2019 Eagan Visitors Guide

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Convenient and affordable, you’ll find yourself minutes from Mall of America®, MSP International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Eagan is your connection to dynamic destinations including Nickelodeon Universe®, Minnesota Zoo, Valleyfair Amusement Park, Canterbury Park and many other great attractions including Eagan’s very own Cascade Bay Waterpark and Twin Cities Premium Outlets® – the largest outlet mall in the Upper Midwest. Don’t forget, Eagan is the proud home of the Minnesota Vikings! Go to page 29 for more details.

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One of Eagan’s greatest assets is its naturescape. Home to over 50 parks, hundreds of lakes and miles of trails, including hidden gems such as Caponi Art Park and Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan boasts an impressive amount of green space and lakes while being so close to downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

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With 18 incredible hotels and over 100 dining options, Eagan is the perfect place for you to wind down and relax. Transportation is stress-free thanks to being conveniently located off Interstates 494 and 35E. Plus, most hotels offer complimentary shuttle service, all offer free parking, and getting downtown is just a light rail ride away!

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TRANSPORTATION Eagan Hotel Shuttle Service Most Eagan hotels offer shuttle service to and from the MSP International Airport.

Shuttle service is also available for Mall of America®, Twin Cities Premium Outlets® and other nearby attractions and businesses. See page 31 to see which hotels offer shuttle service.

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Minnesota Valley Transit’s public bus services connect Eagan and the surrounding area including both downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Mall of America, Light Rail Stations, and many local businesses and attractions.

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Metro Transit offers fast, convenient Bus Rapid Transit and Light Rail service to multiple stations between Eagan’s Cedar Grove Station (Twin Cities Premium Outlets) and downtown Minneapolis. Notable Blue Line stops include Mall of America, MSP Airport, Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Green Line provides transit from Minneapolis to Saint Paul featuring stops near the University of Minnesota and the State Capitol.

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY DINING DESTINATIONS

Eagan has gained an abundance of fantastic dining options! Cielito Lindo, Zoup!, Rack Shack and Liberty Gyros are new to the restaurant scene in Eagan this year. For mariachi bands and guacamole towers that are sure to satisfy the hangriest visitor, head over to Cielito Lindo for an experience that won’t disappoint. Or perhaps zoup – er, we mean soup is what you’re craving. Zoup! offers a menu full of fresh flavor and hundreds of recipes! Rack Shack is your new home for Memphis-style BBQ with eight delectable sauces ranging from Georgia Sticky to New Orleans Ghost. Middle Eastern cuisine is their specialty at Liberty Gyros and they do it well - serving gyros and kabobs that hit the spot! Also new to Eagan’s dining landscape this year is Mint Tea, Chick Fil-A and Tim Horton’s. More new dining destinations are coming soon to Eagan in 2019 including Dunkin and Raising Cane’s!

HOTELS GALORE

New to the Eagan hotel community are Home2 Suites by Hilton and Residence Inn by Marriott. Both properties opened in late 2018 and offer an impressive array of amenities (see page 31). With this new inventory, Eagan is now home to 18 hotels with three more slated to open in the next two years including Comfort Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites and the Minnesota Vikings’ new luxury hotel. Eagan’s lodging accommodations make it easy to choose the best suited hotel for your stay, from extended stay accommodations to family-friendly properties with pools. The best part is no matter which hotel you select, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is just a 10-minute drive away.

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How do you make the largest Mall in the world even better? You add new attractions like Paw Patrol, XD Ride and 5D Extreme Attraction to Nickelodeon Universe and stores like GH Lab, Fourpost, Morphe, Kendra Scott and Crochet to Mall of America®’s already incredible offering. To top it all off, MOA is celebrating SpongeBob SquarePants’ 20th anniversary all spring and summer long starting March 1st! This year will also bring the 2nd annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo and the first ever Llama Trek exhibit making its debut summer of 2019.

VIKING LAKES

Eagan is the proud new home of the Minnesota Vikings! The official headquarters, Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center and TCO Stadium, opened in March of 2018 and is considered to be one of the best NFL headquarters in the United States. This world-class facility is home to one of only four NFL team museums and will host its second Verizon Vikings Training Camp in the summer of 2019.

Along with the Vikings Museum and training camp, visitors can shop till they drop at the Vikings Locker Room also located at Viking Lakes. That’s not all – these components are just one phase out of many for the state-of-the-art development. Go to page 29 for more info on what the future holds for Viking Lakes in Eagan.

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ATTRACTIONS Cascade Bay Waterpark/ Captain’s Course

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1360 Civic Center Dr, Eagan, MN 55122 651-675-5577 There’s plenty to explore at the Bay! Eagan’s very own Cascade Bay is the largest outdoor municipal water park in the Upper Midwest and it features plenty of family fun at an incredibly affordable price. Whether it’s tumbling down Twin Falls, braving the Typhoon and Hurricane water slides or floating around the Lazy River as you rumble through its Rocky Rapids, you’ll quickly discover that when it comes to water parks, Cascade Bay is THE place to play! Feeling a little water-logged? Play a round of golf on Captain’s Course, Cascade Bay’s nine-hole miniature golf course — it’s a perfect activity to enjoy with family and friends.

Caponi Art Park 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN 55123 651-454-9412 From pasture-land to art park, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center was created from the vision and artistry of late founder Anthony Caponi. Located on 60-acres of rolling wooded

hills, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center is a distinctive community space offering cultural and educational experiences in an inviting, natural setting that seamlessly blends art and nature.

Enjoy over 30 art sculptures molded by Caponi himself, through miles of wooded trails. Caponi Art Park is also home to one of the largest outdoor amphitheaters in the region which is nestled in the park’s hilly landscape and made intimate by a canopy of trees.

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Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet, Free Wireless Internet, Indoor Pool and Shuttle Service to Mall of America® and MSP Airport 3434 Washington Drive • Eagan, MN • 651-452-3400 eaganmn.com 7

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3635 Crestridge Drive, Eagan ph 651.686.0600 • • • • • • • • •

All suite property with rooms 25% larger than standard hotel rooms King and double queen suites Wet bar with mini fridge and microwave in every suite Complimentary hot breakfast buffet Indoor pool & hot tub Large new sun deck off the pool area overlooking Fish Lake Complimentary Wi-Fi Complimentary 24-hour scheduled shuttle service Marriott Rewards Points & Meeting Planner Points

3615 Crestridge Drive, Eagan ph 651.994.4600 • • • • • • • •

Two spacious room types Studio and two bedroom suites available Fully equipped kitchen in every suite Complimentary hot breakfast buffet Complimentary Wi-Fi Laundry facilities on property Complimentary 24-hour scheduled shuttle service Marriott Rewards Points

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Attractions: Mall of America • Twin Cities Premium Outlets Eagan Central Park Commons • Eagan Promenade Shops MN Zoo • Cascade Bay Outdoor Water Park & Mini Golf St. Paul RiverCentre & Xcel Energy Center Downtown Minneapolis Target Center • TCF Bank Stadium & U.S. Bank Stadium

ATTRACTIONS Minnesota Zoo

involving movie experience on Earth! The Academy Award-winning IMAX technology brings images to life like no other. Check out the comfortable rocker chairs and the cloudbased ticketed system. Experience an arm chair adventure that will take your breath away! The IMAX Theatre, located at the Minnesota Zoo, provides you with a larger-than-life escape putting you in the heart of the action!

13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-431-9200 The Minnesota Zoo offers award-winning exhibits showcasing over 5,300 animals to discover from tropical rainforests, northern plains, oceans and reefs, the Russian Far East, and even a rural farm.

Located adjacent to Eagan, the Zoo is open 363 days a year with miles of indoor and outdoor trails to explore. Come experience daily Close Encounters, Wings Financial World of Birds Shows, penguin feedings and more.

The Jack O’ Lantern spectacular will be back by popular demand in 2019 along with a new exhibit, Llama Trek!

IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo 12000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124 • 952-431-4629 Treat your senses to the most powerful and

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ATTRACTIONS Science Museum of Minnesota 120 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 • 800-221-9444 Located just ten minutes from Eagan, the Science Museum of Minnesota is the most popular museum in the Upper Midwest. Taking up 370,000 square feet and overlooking the Mississippi River, it includes a temporary exhibit gallery and five permanent award-winning exhibition halls. Don’t leave without a show at the Omnitheater – the nation’s only convertible dome IMAX Theater – always featuring intriguing topics with the most beautiful imagery.

Minnesota Children’s Museum 10 West Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 • 651-225-6000 Through interactive exhibits and programs, Minnesota Children’s Museum provides openended, self-directed experiences that give kids (and adults!) the space and freedom to explore their interests, solve problems and build life skills like confidence, critical and creative thinking,

communication and more. The museum in St. Paul features 10 permanent exhibits including a four-story climber with spiral slide, laser maze, car wash, ball launchers, maker space, pretend town, and a gallery for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

There’s also a traveling exhibits gallery that features a new exhibit every few months.

Historic Fort Snelling 200 Tower Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55111 612-726-1171 Experience life in the 1820’s through costumed guides portraying soldiers and civilians, who demonstrate historic crafts, perform musket and cannon firings, prepare cuisine of the settlers and share stories of Minnesota’s history.

Lebanon Hills Regional Park 860 Cliff Road, Eagan, MN 55123 651-554-6530 This 2,000-acre park offers 35 miles of trails and lakes for year-round outdoor sports, recreation

and environmental education. The Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, located in the eastern section of the park, offers park information, interactive nature displays, courses and programs, and access to all the beauty the park has to offer. Visitors can participate in a variety of activities including hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hammocking, birding, horseback riding and swimming. In the winter months, the park provides rental equipment for cross country skiing and snow shoeing, and ice fishing enthusiasts are also welcome.

Padelford Riverboats Harriet Island, Saint Paul, MN 55107 800-543-3908 Enjoy a historically narrated public cruise traveling up the mighty Mississippi River! The fun doesn’t stop there – take in a performance on Minnesota’s Centennial Showboat, a Fall Color Cruise, an Oktoberfest Cruise, or simply board for a nice dinner at sunset.

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ATTRACTIONS Nickelodeon Universe® 5000 Center Court, Mall of America®, Bloomington, MN 55425 • 952-883-8800 Featuring seven acres of unique indoor attractions and entertainment, Nickelodeon Universe is a one-of-a-kind theme park — the only Nickelodeon theme park in the world — located in the center of Mall of America. Visitors can meet their favorite Nickelodeon characters such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and many more! Experience 27 thrilling rides such as the Fairly Odd Coaster providing hairpin turns and speeding tracks or take your next adventure with your favorite puppy pals at Paw Patrol Adventure Bay, Nick U’s newest attraction.

SEA LIFE® Aquarium at Mall of America® 120 East Broadway, Mall of America®, Bloomington, MN 55425 • 952-853-0612 SEA LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America brings you closer than ever to thousands of sea creatures, including sharks, sea turtles, rays, jellyfish, seahorses and more! Plus, fun interactive activities including touch pools, stamp stations with dive books and WOW! facts make SEA LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America the perfect family fun destination. Check out the all new exhibit, Weedy Seadragons, where you can hide in a floor to ceiling kelp forest and dance along with the world’s least dangerous dragons in an interactive adventure.

Crayola Experience 300 South Avenue, Mall of America®, Bloomington, MN 55425 • 952-851-5800 Crayola Experience is the only place in the world where the magic of Crayola comes to life. Here, you’re always encouraged to let your creativity run free, to color outside the lines and to play, explore, and learn. This attraction is where color, chemistry, and technology magically combine to create a colorful adventure for a child’s imagination and a day of family fun!

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SMAAASH 402 E Broadway, Mall of America®, Bloomington, MN 55425 • 952-405-8107 Located in the modern marvel that is the Mall of America, SMAAASH and its 40,000 square feet center offers visitors an array of ways to have fun. Their multilevel go-kart track features electric go-karts, and more than a dozen virtual reality experiences help guests immerse themselves in another world, whether they're fighting back hordes of zombies or balancing 500 feet above sea level with only a narrow plank to walk across tall buildings. Food and drinks are available on-site to keep kids and adults alike partying throughout the day.

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Moose Mountain Adventure Golf 376 North Garden, Mall of America®, Bloomington, MN 55425 • 952-883-8777 This 18-hole miniature golf course provides an immersive experience enabling all players to walk under caves, up and over bridges and feel like you’re truly in the old-time north woods.

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Rock Of Ages Blacklight Minigolf 336 East Broadway, Mall of America®, Bloomington, MN 55425 Featuring music from the ‘50s through today, this putt putt course is full of twists and challenges that are great for the whole family. With 18 black lit holes leading you through murals of pop culture from every era, it’s like a trip down memory lane!

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One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-6500 With more than 75 rides and attractions, Valleyfair is the Twin Cities’ amusement park where families come to play the Minnesota way! There’s also a variety of family and children’s rides for those that need something less intense, including Planet Snoopy, which features over 17 Peanuts™ themed rides and attractions!

If that’s not enough, complete ten revolutions in less than a minute on Valleyfair’s newest addition, Delirious, a 70-foot looping thrill ride.

In September to late October, brave the seven mazes, and variety of rides and attractions of Halloween Haunt at ValleyScare. Start planning your exhilarating adventure and remember Valleyfair is only a 10-minute drive from Eagan!

1100 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, MN 55379 • 952-445-7223 Canterbury Park, one of the greatest racetracks in America, offers live horse racing action from May to September. However, horse racing isn’t the only entertainment option at Canterbury. The 18,000-square-foot Canterbury Card Casino features 50 tables with comfortable seating, full bar and menu with table service. Canterbury also hosts many other special events and concerts throughout the year.

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SHOP Twin Cities Premium Outlets® Twin Cities Premium Outlets is the shopping showpiece of Eagan. This upscale outlet mall features over 100 shops and is conveniently located making it accessible from all areas of the metro. Enjoy savings of up to 65% off brands including Kate Spade, Banana Republic Factory Store, Coach, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Fossil, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, and many more! Don’t let our unpredictable Minnesota weather get in the way - covered walkways will ensure a worry-free shopping experience. Complimentary Wi-Fi, stroller and wheelchair rental, as well as a full service information desk also create a space for you to have fun and shop to your heart’s content! Join the VIP Shopper’s Club for even more deals and discounts and always remember, clothes and shoes are TAX FREE! The ultimate shopportunity awaits you at Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan, your shopping vacation destination.

Mall of America® Mall of America is a one-of-kind experience. Its four million square feet is comprised of dazzling hallways that lead you to over 520 world-class stores, more than 60 restaurants and an impressive array of attractions.

Averaging 40 million guests each year, the Mall is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world.

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Mall of America is the only place you can shop for designer items all while hearing delighted screams from a roller coaster nearby. It is the only attraction where you can walk from Macy’s to the Rotunda and see your favorite celebrities for a meet and greet.

Also, where else can you pet sharks and sting rays and shop your favorite designer brands under the same roof? Mall of America is home to the largest indoor theme park, Nickelodeon Universe®, offering approximately 30 rides and attractions for all ages to enjoy. You’ll find other great attractions and stores at the Mall including SEA LIFE® Mall of America, FlyOver® America, Crayola Experience + Store, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, SMAASH, The Escape Game, The Lego® Store, Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, Rock of Ages Black Light Mini Golf and much more!

Mall of America is only 5 to 10 minutes from all 18 Eagan hotels and most offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the Mall and MSP Airport. Find more information regarding great Mall of America savings and packages at eaganmn.com.

Central Park Commons Eagan’s Central Park Commons is the perfect blend of specialty stores, indispensable shops and dining! Located at the intersection of Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob Road, this district is home to major retailers such as Sierra Trading Post, DSW, ULTA Beauty, Five Below, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby and more. With no sales tax on clothes and shoes, CPC is the perfect place for your next shopping spree!

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American American Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Arby's Arby's Bald Man Brewing Company Bald Man Brewing Company Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Bruegger's Bagels Bruegger's Bagels Bruegger's Bagels Bruegger's Bagels Burger King Burger King Burger King Burger King Burgers and Bottles Burgers and Bottles Café Zupas Café Zupas Casper's of Eagan Casper's of Eagan Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A Chili's Grill & Bar Chili's Grill & Bar Cooper's Restaurant Cooper's Restaurant Culver's Culver's Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Dickey's Barbecue Pit Dickey's Barbecue Pit Doolittles Woodfire Grill Doolittles Woodfire Grill

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Erbert &10Gerbert's Erbert & Gerbert's Farmer's Grandson Eatery Farmer's Grandson Eatery Fitz's Bar & Grill Fitz's Bar & Grill Granite City Food & Brewery Granite City Food & Brewery Green Mill Green Mill Houlihan's Houlihan's Hovie's Grill Bailey School Hovie's Grill Bailey Hy-Vee Market Grille ForestSchool Park Hy-Vee Market Grille Forest Park Jake's City Grille Jake's City Grille Jensen's Food and Cocktails Jensen's Food and Cocktails Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs Jimmy John's Sandwiches Jimmy John's Sandwiches Jimmy John's Sandwiches Jimmy John's Sandwiches Loveland Jimmy John's Sandwiches Loveland Park Jimmy John's Sandwiches Park Junior's Grill Junior's Grill Kentucky Fried Chicken Kentucky Fried Chicken Lone Oak Café & Lounge (@ Holiday Inn) Lone Oak Café & Lounge (@ Holiday Inn) Lone Oak Grill Lone Oak Grill McDonald's McDonald's McDonald's McDonald's McDonald's McDonald's 10 McDonald's 10 McDonald's McDonald's McDonald's Noodles & Company Noodles & Company Noodles & Company Noodles & Company Panera Bread Panera Bread Perkins Family Restaurant Perkins Family Restaurant Lion's Potbelly Sandwich Shop Lion'sPark Levee Potbelly Sandwich Shop Rack ShackLevee BBQPark Rack Shack BBQ Smashburger Smashburger Starks Bar & Grill Starks Bar & Grill Subway Subway Subway Riverside Subway Riverside Subway Park Subway Park Heritage Subway - Kwik Trip Heritage Park Subway - Kwik Trip Park Subway Subway Subway - Walmart Subway - Walmart The Mason Jar The Mason Jar The Volstead House The Volstead House The Yankee Tavern The Yankee Tavern Trail Stop Tavern Trail Stop Tavern Union 32 Craft House Union 32 Craft House Wendy's Wendy's Wendy's Wendy's Which Wich Which Wich Wildcats Bar and Grill Wildcats Bar and Grill Wyatt's Twisted Americana Wyatt's Twisted Americana Ze's Town Centre Diner Ze's Town Centre Diner Zoup!

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ZZQ Smokehouse ZZQ Smokehouse

Asian Asian Anna Chung Oriental Restaurant

Anna Chung Oriental Restaurant China Gourmet China Gourmet Classic Saigon Restaurant Classic Saigon Restaurant Crystal Jade Chinese Restaurant Crystal Jade Chinese Restaurant Genghis Grill Genghis Grill Golden Star Restaurant Golden Star Restaurant Hiko Sushi Hiko Sushi Ho Ting Restaurant Ho Ting Restaurant Hoban Korean Restaurant Hoban Korean Restaurant Kyoto Sushi and Hibachi Kyoto Sushi and Hibachi

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Victoria Park Victoria Park

Global Global Andiamo Italian Ristorante

1 1 Andiamo Italian Ristorante 2 Ansari's Mediterranean Grill & Lounge 2 Ansari's Mediterranean Grill & Lounge 3 Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine 3 Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine 4 Chipotle Mexican Grill 4 Chipotle Mexican Grill 5 Chipotle Mexican Grill 5 Chipotle Mexican Grill 6 Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant 6 Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant 7 El Loro 7 El Loro 8 El Parian Mexican Restaurant 8 El Parian Mexican Restaurant 9 Fiesta Cancun Grill & Bar 9 Fiesta Cancun Grill & Bar 10 La Fonda de los Lobos 10 La Fonda de los Lobos 11 Liberty Gyros and Kabobs 11 Liberty Gyros and Kabobs 12 Naf Naf Grill 12 Naf Naf Grill 13 Persis Biryani Indian Grill 13 Persis Biryani Indian Grill 14 Piada Italian Street Food 14 Piada Italian Street Food 15 Qdoba Mexican Eats 15 Qdoba Mexican Eats 16 R Taco 16 R Taco 17 Taco Bell 17 Taco Peter Bell 18 Taco Peter Bell Thompson 18 Taco Bell Thompson Park Mexican Restaurant 19 Teresa's Park 19 Teresa's Mexican Restaurant

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Pizza Pizza Carbone's Pizzeria

Carbone's Pizzeria Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies West Draw Domino's Pizza West Draw Domino's Pizza Park Domino's Pizza Park Domino's Pizza Italian Pie Shoppe Italian Pie Shoppe Little Caesar's Little Caesar's Papa John's Pizza Papa John's Pizza Papa Murphy's Oakwood Papa Murphy's Oakwood Papa Murphy's Park Papa Murphy's Park Pizza Hut Pizza Hut Pizza Man Pizza Man Belden Punch Neapolitan Pizza Belden PunchPark Neapolitan Pizza Red'sPark Savoy Pizza Red's Savoy Pizza Sarpino's Pizzeria Sarpino's Pizzeria Solo's Pizza Café 10 Solo's Pizza Café 10 Toppers Pizza Toppers Pizza

Cafes and HamletTreats Cafes and Sweet Sweet HamletTreats Bittersweet Gluten Free Park Bakery Bittersweet Gluten Free Park Bakery Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee CherryBerry Yogurt Bar Pine Glen CherryBerry Yogurt Bar Glen Park Cold Stone CreameryPine Cold Stone Creamery Park Cupcake Cupcake Mint Tea Mint Tea Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes Puffy Cream Donuts Puffy Cream Donuts Rita's Italian Ice Rita's Italian Ice Starbucks Coffee - Hy-Vee Market Starbucks Coffee - Grey Hy-Vee Market Cloud Starbucks Coffee Dunes Grey Cloud SNA Starbucks Coffee Dunes SNA Starbucks Coffee - Kowalski's Market Starbucks Coffee - Kowalski's Market Starbucks Coffee Starbucks Coffee Starbucks Coffee Starbucks Coffee Tim Horton's Café and Bake Shop Tim Horton's Café and Bake Shop

MSP AIRPORT EVEN MORE Now with 165 direct flights to destinations around the world and more than 125 shops and restaurants to enjoy before you fly.

Visit MSPAirport.com for details.

THRIVE ON LONGER STAYS • Brand-new extended stay hotel near Central Park Commons Eagan’s newest retail development • Studio and one-bedroom suites with fully-equipped kitchens • Complimentary shuttle within 3 mile radius of hotel • Meeting space for groups of up to 30 people • Complimentary hot breakfast • The Residence Inn Mix evening social • Complimentary internet throughout hotel • Complimentary grocery delivery service • Fitness center and swimming pool • Outdoor patio with gas grill RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT® MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL AIRPORT/EAGAN

1560 Quarry Road • Eagan, MN 55121 651.452.6020 • Marriott.com/MSPRE

Baldmanbrewing.com

BRINGING TOGETHER OUR PASSIONS FOR FRESH ARTISAN BEER, OUR COMMUNITY AND GREAT ROCK MUSIC

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INSTA LOVE

EVENTS JANUARY

MARCH

Indoor Market Fest

Twin Cities Auto Show

Eagan Community Center cityofeagan.com

Saint Paul Winter Carnival Kellogg Park wintercarnival.com

@k.reee.home

Minneapolis Convention Center minnesotacraftbeerfestival.com

Minnesota State Fairgrounds msrabacktothe50s.com

Eagan Art Festival Eagan’s Central Park Festival Grounds eaganartfestival.org

MAY

JULY

Festival of Nations

Eagan Market Fest

Holz Farm Spring Festival

Eagan’s July 4th Funfest

Saint Paul RiverCentre festivalofnations.com

Eagan’s Holz Farm Park cityofeagan.com

Eagan’s Central Park Festival Grounds cityofeagan.com Eagan’s Central Park Festival Grounds eaganfunfest.org

Eagan Community Center cityofeagan.com

Xcel Energy Center nchchockey.com

Eagan’s Central Park Festival Grounds cityofeagan.com

Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games

Indoor Market Fest

2019 NCHC Frozen Faceoff

Eagan Market Fest

Saint Paul Winter Carnival

Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo

Summer Performance Series

Kellogg Park wintercarnival.com

Minnesota Zoo mnzoo.org

Caponi Art Park caponiartpark.com

Minneapolis Aquatennial

Tropical Beach Party at the Minnesota Zoo

APRIL

Twin Cities Jazz Festival

AUGUST

Septemberfest @septemberfest

Eagan Art Festival @eagan_adventures

Harvest of Art @cityofeagan

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Minnesota Craft Beer Festival

MSRA Back to the 50’s Weekend

JUNE

Minnesota Zoo mnzoo.org

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South of the River Home & Leisure Show

U.S. Bank Stadium finalfourminneapolis.com

Eagan Civic Arena cityofeagan.com

FEBRUARY Eagan's July 4th Funfest

Minneapolis Convention Center twincitiesautoshow.com

2019 NCAA Final Four

Eagan Food Truck Festival

Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo Minnesota Zoo mnzoo.org

Mears Park twincitiesjazzfestival.com

Eagan’s Central Park Festival Grounds mnscottishfair.org

Downtown Minneapolis aquatennial.com

Eagan Market Fest Eagan’s Central Park Festival Grounds cityofeagan.com

X Games

Minnesota State Fair

U.S. Bank Stadium xgames.espn.com

Minnesota State Fairgrounds mnstatefair.org

Dakota County Fair

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Eagan Market Fest

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Dakota County Fairgrounds dakotacountyfair.org

Irish Fair of Minnesota Harriet Island irishfair.com

Harvest of Art Celebration

Twin Cities Polish Festival

Eagan’s Holz Farm Park cityofeagan.com

Minnesota Zoo mnzoo.org

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend

Eagan Art House cityofeagan.com

Old Main Street, Minneapolis tcpolishfestival.org

Minneapolis & Saint Paul mtcmarathon.org

Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Trail of Terror

Eagan’s Central Park Festival Grounds cityofeagan.com

Septemberfest

The Great Pumpkin Fest

Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Wild Mountain Bike Festival

Shakopee Festival Grounds renaissancefest.com

Eagan Food Truck Festival

3355 Columbia Drive, Eagan septemberfestrockseagan.com

Shakopee Festival Grounds renaissancefest.com

IMAGES COURTESY OF RICK GRAVES (MARKET FEST); BEV KIECKER (FOOD TRUCKS)

Eagan’s Central Park Festival Grounds cityofeagan.com

Lone Oak Days

Lebanon Hills Regional Park co.dakota.mn.us/parks/

Voted

Shakopee Festival Grounds trailofterrormn.com

Valleyfair valleyfair.com

Halloween Hodgepodge

Eagan Community Center cityofeagan.com

Halloween Haunt

Valleyfair • valleyfair.com

NOVEMBER Indoor Market Fest

Eagan Community Center cityofeagan.com

Deal Hunter’s Weekend Twin Cities Premium Outlets premiumoutlets.com/outlet/ twin-cities

Eagan Art House Winter Sale Eagan Art House cityofeagan.com

DECEMBER Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm Eagan’s Holz Farm Park cityofeagan.com

Eagan Market Fest

Indoor Market Fest

Eagan Community Center cityofeagan.com

BEST RESTAURANT EAGAN Woodfire Rotisserie Cooking

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GREAT MEETING SPACE AVAILABLE!

Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet, Fitness Center, Free Wireless Internet, Shuttle to Mall of America® and MSP Airport

Best Western Plus Dakota Ridge

3450 Washington Dr, Eagan, MN • 651-452-0100

ENTERTAINMENT 2019 THEATRE & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Music Under Glass Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Select Sundays January 6–March 3

Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Children’s Theatre Company January 15–February 24

The Biggest Little House in the Forest

Children’s Theatre Company January 29–March 10

Holiday Inn

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Now–February 23

On Your Feet!

Orpheum Theatre January 22–27

Jeff Dunham Target Center January 24

Jesse McCartney State Theatre February 2

Dancing With the Stars: Live!

State Theatre February 5

Eric Church Target Center February 8–9

Rock of Ages

Orpheum Theatre February 8–10

Trevor Noah: Loud & Clear Tour

Kickin’ It Irish

Darci Lynn & Friends

Dear Evan Hansen

Xcel Energy Center February 9

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres March 11

Kelly Clarkson

Shinedown

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles

New Kids on The Block

A Bronx Tale

The Hobbit

Hello, Dolly!

Shawn Mendes

2Cellos

Blake Shelton

Ariana Grande

Carrie Underwood

Elton John

Michael Bublé

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical

Alabama

Xcel Energy Center February 16 Orpheum Theatre February 19–24 Target Center February 20 Target Center February 21–22

Mamma Mia!

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres March 1–September 28

Lauren Daigle

Orpheum Theatre March 2

Disney’s DCappella State Theatre March 6

Jim Gaffigan State Theatre March 8–9

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Orpheum Theatre March 6-17

Target Center March 11

Children’s Theatre Company March 12–April 14 Xcel Energy Center March 15 Xcel Energy Center March 18

Switchfoot

State Theatre March 27

Amos Lee

State Theatre March 29

Harlem Globetrotters Target Center March 30–31

Weezer and Pixies Xcel Energy Center March 30

JazzMN Orchestra’s 20th Anniversary Chanhassen Dinner Theatres April 8

Orpheum Theatre April 13

State Theatre April 13

Orpheum Theatre April 16-28 Xcel Energy Center April 17

Children’s Dinner Theatre April 28–June 23

La Doble Moral El Musical State Theatre April 28

P!NK

Xcel Energy Center May 5

Derek Hough State Theatre May 17

Celtic Woman State Theatre May 18

Orpheum Theatre May 28-June 9

Xcel Energy Center June 11 Xcel Energy Center June 21 Target Center June 21 Target Center June 26

Backstreet Boys Xcel Energy Center July 20

Jeff Lynne’s ELO LIVE 2019

Xcel Energy Center July 25

Fiddler on the Roof Orpheum Theatre July 30–August 4

Xcel Energy Center Thomas Rhett September 7

Cher

Xcel Energy Center May 18

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PLAY Eagan Parks www.cityofeagan.com/parks The greenspace in Eagan is in no short supply! Over 56 parks and facilities offering all ages and interests space to enjoy sports, bird watching, skateboarding, fishing and lounging at a family picnic or beside a lake. Park amenities include an archery range, bike park, disc golf, off-leash dog park, outdoor ice rinks, splash pad, skate park, tubing hill and sports fields galore to name a few!

For information on Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Caponi Art Park, see page 13.

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Eagan Civic Arena 3870 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122 651-675-5590 • www.eagancivicarena.com The Eagan Civic Arena is a state-of-the-art facility that hosts a number of events on ice or artificial turf such as open skating, hockey, home shows, lacrosse games, indoor soccer, karate tournaments and much more.

Eagan Community Center & Central Park 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121 • 651-675-5550 www.eagancommunitycenter.com The Eagan Community Center is home to a fitness center, gymnasiums and The Blast – an out-of-thisworld indoor play area! You can also enjoy some fresh air in Central Park, just outside the Community Center’s doors. The park has paved trails, outdoor exercise equipment, playground, splash pad, picnic areas, a band shell and festival grounds for community events. Core Valley is Central Park’s outdoor fitness area that encourages exercise for all ages. A

series of large logs, placed at angles and at varied heights, are designed to encourage one-of-a-kind workouts on a unique course.

Cedarvale Lanes 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN 55122 • 651-452-7520 www.cedarvalelanes.com Cedarvale Lanes has a little something for everyone - pool tables, sand volleyball, darts, video games, bingo and, of course, bowling!

Equipped with a full-service restaurant, come for the games and stay for dinner!

The Blast 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121 651-675-5550 The Blast indoor playground features loads of out-of-this-world play opportunities and interstellar delights. Kids can let their imaginations run wild on this unique, two-story playground searching for UFO’s, discovering planets, exploring the time travel bridges and climbing over the moon’s surface.

Rockin’ Jump 2015 Silver Bell Road #195, Eagan, MN 55122 • 651-419-9020 Rockin’ Jump is the ultimate trampoline park providing fun for kids (and adults) of all ages.

This indoor trampoline and family recreation park is two minutes north of Twin Cities Premium Outlets® and is the perfect way to get the wiggles out whether you’re 40 or 4! Choose from an outrageous variety of activities like trampoline jumping, dodgeball, rock climbing, ninja obstacle course and slam dunk basketball. This place is the best way to burn energy and have a blast while doing it!

Good Times Park

INSTA LOVE

Good Times Park 3265 Northwood Circle, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121 • 651-454-5736 As Minnesota’s largest, family-owned indoor park, Good Times Park brings the outside playground feel inside. This unique Park was created to provide families a safe, fun, clean and reliable indoor play space to enjoy unstructured play time together. Features include a huge playground and spacious play zones with a basketball court, turf field and large inflatable jumper.

Rockin' Jump

Vikings Museum @chiefrkief

TCOPC @ryanmiller1746

Minnesota Timberwolves @diontaej4you

Rockin' Jump @mandieller

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PLAY Minnesota Timberwolves November – April Target Center • 612-673-1600 • timberwolves.com Howl for the T-Wolves as they battle it out to be the best basketball team in the NBA. Watch highly publicized players like Karl-Anthony Towns run the court and lead the pack at their newly renovated home, Target Center.

Minnesota Vikings September – January U.S. Bank Stadium 612-338-4537 • vikings.com Cheer for the purple and gold in one of the most state-of-the-art facilities in the United States, U.S. Bank Stadium. Watch the Minnesota Vikings get rough and tough against teams like the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears – there’s not a bad seat in the house.

Minnesota Wild October – April Xcel Energy Center • 651-222-9453 • wild.nhl.com Enjoy watching Old Time Hockey in one of the United States’ best sports venues – the Xcel Energy Center. The Wild are a hard-nosed, fundamental team that brings excitement to every game with great team work and hard hits. Come to the State of Hockey and experience the best NHL action!

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Wild

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Minnesota Twins April – September Target Field 612-33-TWINS • twinsbaseball.com Enjoy America’s greatest pastime at Minnesota’s iconic Target Field for the ultimate fan experience. Featuring one of the closest seating bowls to the playing field, one of the largest high definition scoreboards, a 360-degree open main concourse giving fans an uninterrupted view of the playing field, delicious ballpark food, beautiful skyline views of downtown Minneapolis and much more!

Minnesota Lynx June – September Target Center 612-673-1600 • lynxbasketball.com Come cheer on the Lynx as they look to win the WNBA Finals for the fifth time! The four-time Western Conference Championship team is home to many high-quality players including Olympic Gold Medalists Seimone Augustus and Maya Moore.

VIKING LAKES – FOOTBALL AND MORE! Eagan is honored to be the new home of the Minnesota Vikings and their state-of-the-art headquarters which features Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, TCO Stadium and the Vikings Museum. However, this is only the beginning of what has already been dubbed a world-class vision. Situated on over 200 acres of prime real estate, the new Vikings headquarters is part of a larger development called Viking Lakes. In addition to housing football operations, Viking Lakes is a bold, mixed-use development that will eventually include three million square feet of corporate office space, medical facilities, multi-family housing, a hotel and an abundance of retail and entertainment options. Visit eaganmn.com for updates on this exciting new development!

Minnesota United FC April – November Allianz Field 763-476-2237 • mnufc.com Minnesota United eagerly awaits their home field’s completion in Spring 2019! Minnesota professional soccer will have a place to call its own, no more turf it’s all real grass from now on. You can cheer on MN United at their home opener in March of 2019!

University of Minnesota Gopher Sports 612-625-5000 • gophersports.com Gopher Sports are the real deal! Ranging from football to gymnastics, Minnesota Golden Gopher Athletics will keep you on the edge of your seat all season long. The Minnesota Gophers play year-round with various men’s and women’s sports, including football, baseball, hockey, basketball, soccer and more!

Saint Paul Saints May – August CHS Field 651-644-6659 • saintsbaseball.com With an eclectic ownership group that includes actor/comedian Bill Murray, the Saints have adopted a “Fun is Good” attitude that keeps fans smiling, laughing and cheering each and every game night in the stands of beautiful CHS Field.

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STAY HOTEL

All 18 Eagan hotels offer incredibly affordable rates, including fantastic travel packages that will have you immediately packing your bags. Plus, Eagan has the lowest lodging tax in Minnesota (3%) and you’ll save up to 20% compared to many downtown hotels! You’ll also enjoy FREE and accessible parking and most hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the MSP Airport and other nearby attractions like Twin Cities Premium Outlets® and Mall of America®.

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Best Western Plus Dakota Ridge

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

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Hilton Garden Inn

3450 Washington Drive • 651-452-0100 2745 Highway 55 • 651-454-1211 3035 Holiday Lane • 651-287-8800 4510 Erin Drive • 651-681-1770 3015 Denmark Avenue • 651-905-1778 3384 Norwest Court • 651-681-9991

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Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Eagan

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Sonesta ES Suites

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott

3000 Eagandale Place • 651-688-3343 1975 Rahncliff Court • 651-686-4605 2700 Pilot Knob Road • 651-454-3434 3434 Washington Dr. • 651-452-3400 3939 Cedar Grove Parkway • 612-295-0056

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3000 Denmark Avenue • 651-405-0988 1950 Rahncliff Court • 651-681-9266

1560 Quarry Road • 651-452-6020

3040 Eagandale Place • 651-688-0363 3635 Crestridge Drive • 651-686-0600 4675 Rahncliff Road • 651-994-7810 3615 Crestridge Drive • 651-994-4600

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DINE AMERICAN Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar

1335 Town Centre Drive 651-686-7022

Bald Man Brewing Company 2020 Silver Bell Road, Suite 28 651-600-3164

Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking 1555 Cliff Road 651-452-0200

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

1280 Promenade Place 651-414-6200

With an impressive amount of dining establishments, you won’t have to worry about finding the perfect place to eat in Eagan. Whether you’re in the mood for a Minnesotan classic like tater tot hot dish, an Instagram-worthy brunch, sizzling Mexican fajitas or a juicy steak – Eagan’s got what you crave.

Casper’s of Eagan 4625 Nicols Road 651-454-6744

Chili’s Grill & Bar

3652 Pilot Knob Road 651-686-5152

Cooper’s Restaurant

4185 South Robert Trail 651-452-3061

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

3090 Courthouse Ln 651-905-7725

Farmer’s Grandson Eatery

1278 Lone Oak Road 651-340-7175

651-452-0476

Café Zupas

3883 Cedar Grove Parkway 651-452-7520

Fitz’s Bar & Grill

Granite City Food & Brewery

3330 Pilot Knob Road 651-452-4600

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1294 Promenade Place 651-452-1001

Hovie’s Grill

1450 Yankee Doodle Road 651-452-2753

Hy-Vee Market Grille

1500 Central Park Commons Drive 651-405-3672

Jake’s City Grille

1288 Promenade Place

Doolittles Woodfire 651-287-8784 Grill 2140 Cliff Road Jensen’s Food 651-452-6627 & Cocktails

Burgers and Bottles 1286 Lone Oak Road

3340 Central Park Village Drive 763-412-1514

Houlihan’s Restaurant

3840 Rahn Rd 651-688-7969

Perkins Family Restaurant

1345 Town Centre Dr 651-454-8369

Rack Shack BBQ 2141 Cliff Road 651-202-3604

Smashburger

1270 Promenade Place 651-251-0037

Starks Bar & Grill 3125 Dodd Road 651-454-8251

The Mason Jar 1565 Cliff Road 651-340-7809

Trail Stop Tavern 525 Diffley Road 651-493-3035

Junior’s Café & Grill

Union 32 Craft House

Lone Oak Grill

Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy

1340 Duckwood Drive 651-686-5100 3010 Eagandale Place 651-789-2081

2864 Highway 55 952-807-9777

1278 Lone Oak Road 651-340-7175

Wildcats Bar and Grill

1448 Yankee Doodle Road 651-452-2475

Wyatt’s Twisted Americana

1965 Cliff Lake Road #108 651-200-3699

Yankee Tavern

1755 Yankee Doodle Road 651-756-8748

Ze’s Diner

3448 Denmark Avenue 651-330-1790

Zoup!

1348 Town Centre Drive 651-440-7373

ZZQ Smokehouse 3390 Coachman Road 651-452-9900

ASIAN Anna Chung Oriental Restaurant 1960 Cliff Lake Road 651-454-8543

China Gourmet Restaurant 1095 Diffley Road 651-686-8886

Classic Saigon Restaurant

1272 Town Centre Dr 651-675-0564

Crystal Jade Chinese Restaurant 1965 Cliff Lake Road 651-905-7777

Genghis Grill

1304 Town Centre Drive 651-452-2363

Golden Star Restaurant

1565 Cliff Road 651-683-1185

Hiko Sushi

1466 Yankee Doodle Road 651-452-6888

Hoban Korean Restaurant

1989 Silver Bell Road 651-688-3447

Ho Ting Restaurant

1380 Duckwood Drive 651-686-2911

Kyoto Sushi and Hibachi

1250 Town Centre Drive 651-994-8880

SotaRol

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4250 Lexington Ave S 651-454-1544

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1298 Promenade Place 651-686-0280

Cold Stone Creamery 1264 Town Centre Dr 651-452-5700

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1565 Cliff Rd #1 651-340-6214

Mint Tea

1981 Silver Bell Road, Suite 900

Nothing Bundt Cakes 1992 Rahncliff Court 651-452-8292

3390 Coachman Road 651-686-8342

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Tim Horton’s Café and Bake Shop

1565 Cliff Road 651-452-0005

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