🥾 ActiveDay trip · from Minneapolis, MN

Sandstone Cliffs & River Trails

Discover dramatic sandstone canyons carved by the St. Croix River on scenic trails through Interstate State Park's rugged landscape.

Day 1 — Interstate State Park

🚗 3 hr 5 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Minneapolis, MN → Interstate State Park

1 hr 14 min8:00 AM → 9:14 AM

Interstate State Park

★ 4.8

Explore stunning sandstone cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and scenic hiking trails along the St. Croix River just 45 minutes from Minneapolis.

9:14 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

The Drive In Restaurant

★ 4.6

Experience nostalgic Americana with classic burgers and root beer floats from your car at this iconic vintage drive-in theater.

10:14 AM📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Interstate State Park → Wild River State Park

17 min12:00 PM → 12:17 PM

Wild River State Park

★ 4.7

Paddle the scenic Saint Croix River or hike wooded trails past sandstone bluffs and woodland streams. Cast for walleye and northern pike along the riverbanks, then picnic at overlooks spanning the wild, undeveloped shoreline.

12:17 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Wild River State Park → Dalles House Restaurant & Lounge

18 min5:00 PM → 5:18 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:18 PM

Dalles House Restaurant & Lounge

Savor elevated regional cuisine in a charming historic riverfront setting that captures the rustic elegance of Minnesota's heritage.

★ 4.4Fine Dining Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Drive

Dalles House Restaurant & Lounge → Minneapolis, MN

1 hr 16 min6:18 PM → 7:34 PM

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