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Eagan

· Eagan, MN

Why you should go…

Eagan is a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb just minutes from Mall of America and the Minnesota Zoo. It's home to the Minnesota Vikings' training facility and the Twin Cities Premium Outlets, with area hotels offering shuttle service to the mall for visitors passing through the Twin Cities.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Eagan, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Minnesota Zoo

    $25–$50

    4,800+ animals plus the Treetop Trail, the world's longest elevated pedestrian loop, on 485 wooded acres.

    4.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Shopping
    Iconic

    Mall of America

    Free

    America's biggest mall: 500+ stores plus an indoor Nickelodeon theme park, aquarium and mini golf, all under one roof.

    6.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Attractions
    Historic

    Historic Fort Snelling

    Under $25

    Restored 1820s stone fort at the Mississippi–Minnesota confluence, where costumed interpreters unpack centuries of layered history.

    6.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Cathedral of Saint Paul

    Free

    One of America's grandest domed churches, crowning a hill with sweeping views over downtown St. Paul.

    9.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Explore Minnesota Tourism Office

    Free

    Minnesota's state tourism office in St. Paul, offering trip-planning help for visitors traveling around the state.

    10 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Minnesota State Capitol

    Free

    Cass Gilbert's 1905 marble statehouse with one of the world's largest self-supported marble domes, free guided tours leave hourly.

    10 mi awayMore like this