Vadnais Heights

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Located in the state of Minnesota, Vadnais Heights is a charming city that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban amenities. The city is known for its picturesque parks, including the Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park, which features scenic trails, serene lakes, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking, and birdwatching in this peaceful natural oasis.

For those interested in outdoor recreational activities, Vadnais Heights offers a wide range of options. The Vadnais Heights Commons is a popular destination for sports enthusiasts, with facilities for soccer, baseball, and softball. The adjacent Community Park provides playgrounds, picnic areas, and open spaces for family-friendly fun. In the winter, the city's outdoor ice rinks and indoor sports complexes cater to ice skating, hockey, and other cold-weather activities.

History buffs will appreciate the rich heritage of Vadnais Heights, which can be explored at the City Hall and Heritage Center. The center showcases the city's past through exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays, offering a fascinating glimpse into the area's cultural and historical significance.

When it comes to dining and shopping, Vadnais Heights has a variety of options to suit every taste and preference. The city boasts a diverse culinary scene, with restaurants serving up a range of international cuisines, from Italian and Mexican to Asian and American fare. Visitors can also explore local shops and boutiques, where they can find unique gifts, artisanal products, and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

Alternative names: Population: 13.3 thous.Area: 8.23 mi²Coordinates: 45°3'3"N, 93°3'37"W

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Nearby attractions include: Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval, Maplewood Mall, Lake Phalen, Lake Johanna.

4.9 miSW
Outdoor activities, Ice rink, Sport venue
Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval, Roseville
125 min walk • The Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval, formerly the John Rose Minnesota Oval, is an outdoor ice rink in Roseville, Minnesota, United States. It is claimed to be the largest artificial outdoor skating surface in North America. The facility was constructed from June to December 1993.
2.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Maplewood Mall, Maplewood
59 min walk • Maplewood Mall is a super-regional shopping mall in Maplewood, Minnesota, United States. It is two blocks off Interstate 694 on the Saint Paul side of the Twin Cities. Maplewood Mall opened in 1974.
4.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Phalen, Saint Paul
112 min walk • Lake Phalen is an urban lake located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and in its suburb of Maplewood. It is one of the largest lakes in Saint Paul and is the centerpiece of the Phalen Regional Park System.
5.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Johanna, Roseville
138 min walk • Lake Johanna is a lake in Ramsey County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Lake Johanna was named after Johanna McKenty, an early settler.
4.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Bennett Lake, Roseville
117 min walk • Bennett Lake is a lake located in Roseville, Minnesota, a suburb of the Twin Cities. It occupies 28 acres acres and is known for its shore fishing. The lake is adjacent to Roseville Central Park, the city's largest park.
4.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Josephine, Roseville
119 min walk • Lake Josephine is a lake in Ramsey County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Lake Josephine was named for Josephine McKenty, an early settler.
4.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
McCarrons Lake, Roseville
114 min walk • McCarrons Lake is a lake in Ramsey County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. McCarrons Lake was named after John E. McCarron, a pioneer who settled near the lake.
5 miSW
Park
Reservoir Woods Park, Roseville
127 min walk • Reservoir Woods Park is a public park in Roseville, Minnesota, United States. The largely undeveloped 115-acre property contains some of the highest ground in the city and two dog parks.
5 miS
Park
Bruce Vento Regional Trail, Saint Paul
128 min walk • The Bruce Vento Regional Trail is a rail trail in the cities of Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, Maplewood, and Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. The trail occupies an abandoned Burlington Northern Railroad corridor and intersects with the Gateway State Trail in Maplewood and continues to just east of Lake Phalen in Saint Paul.
5.3 miS
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Arlington Hills Library, Saint Paul
135 min walk • The Arlington Hills Library is a 1916 Beaux Arts library building designed by Charles A. Hausler. It is one of three Carnegie Libraries in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It served as the Arlington Hills Public Library, a branch of the St.
5.3 miS
Library
East Side Freedom Library, Saint Paul
135 min walk • The East Side Freedom Library is an independent, non-profit library in the East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.