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Seasonal guides, local favorites, and insider tips for making the most of your time in Cottage Grove. From outdoor adventures and family-friendly events to the best spots for coffee, dinner, and everything in between, our blog is where we share the stories and recommendations that make this community special. Whether you’re planning your next visit or looking for something new to try close to home, check back often for fresh ideas.

Strawberry Fest 2024

Strawberry Fest, Cottage Grove’s largest event of the year, runs June 20-23 at Kingston Park.

Food Truck Thursday Coming to City Hall!

Food Truck Thursday is back for another summer of delicious eats at Cottage Grove City Hall! Beginning May 2, a food truck will be at city hall every Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through September 26. All residents and visitors are welcome to come by and sample some of the tastiest food trucks around! Check…

Which Cottage Grove gym membership is right for you?

If you’re looking for improve your fitness, we’ve compiled a list of top gym memberships in Cottage Grove! Check out the list below that will help you on your journey! Anytime Fitness 📍 7750 Harkness Ave. S. Head to Anytime Fitness has a gym membership for those late night, middle of the night, or early…

A Gift Guide to Valentine’s Day in Cottage Grove

Looking for that perfect valentine’s day gift for your loved one? Whether you’re looking for gorgeous flowers, tasty treats, fun experiences or unique handcrafted items, you’ll find all this and more right here in Cottage Grove. Flowers Cottage Grove’s floral shops have their online Valentine’s Day selections ready for order! Check them out below to…

It’s a Fish Fry Frenzy in Cottage Grove

It’s fish fry season, and you know what that means! Here’s our guide to the best places to find a crispy, savory fish fry in Cottage Grove. Not a fish fan? These restaurants have plenty of delicious, non-fish options too! River Oaks The Friday night fish fry at River Oaks is a staple in Cottage Grove. Until March 29, stop…

Where to Tie the Knot in Cottage Grove

For all the newly engaged couples out there, here’s your guide to all our favorite wedding venues in Cottage Grove. From large ceremonies to small, traditional décor to extravagant, we have a memorable space for you! Hope Glen Farm – Most Unique Experience Hope Glen Farm’s restored Civil War-era barn and picturesque farm offers a gorgeous…

Where to find that Hot n’ Bubbly Pizza in Cottage Grove

We love our hot, golden, bubbly delicious pizza, and that’s why we want to highlight the local favorites! Whether it’s one of our home-grown, “you’ll only find it in Cottage Grove,” favorites, or a stop at one of our beloved, nationwide chains, if you’re craving thin, thick, stuffed crust, deep dish, gluten free, Chicago style…

Historic Hope Glen Farm Treehouse Suite

Located on a quiet and serene farm just minutes outside of Minneapolis and St. Paul is the historic Hope Glen Farm and its majestic treehouse. Hope Glen Farm, hidden amongst the deep ravines and wooded forests of Ravine Regional Park, is a historic farm dating back to the 1800s. The farm’s perfectly renovated amenities are…

Where to Bike in Cottage Grove

Whether you’re a bike enthusiast, looking for an easy adventure with the kiddos, or prefer your wheels off-road, Cottage Grove has the biking trail for you! Cottage Grove’s parks have miles of beautiful trails through wooded forests, flowered prairies and along glistening ponds and lakes. The Cottage Grove Trailway Corridor, which connects many of the…

Discover Woodridge Park

From inclusive play structures to preserved hardwoods, Woodridge Park has it all! Discover all the ways that you can enjoy the sun and summer or the snowy winters of Cottage Grove, at Woodridge Park.

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