Why visit Cambridge
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include GTI Cambridge Theatre, Isanti County Courthouse and Cambridge Curling Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cambridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cambridge
Cambridge is a city in Isanti County, Minnesota, United States, located at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 65 and 95. The population was 9,611 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Isanti County. It is located along the Rum River and BNSF's Hinckley Subdivision.
From the Wikipedia article Cambridge, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Isanti County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
County courthouse in Cambridge, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
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3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
200 2nd Avenue Northeast, Cambridge
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
Pizza Ranch
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
111 Fillmore Street South, Cambridge
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30, Sa-Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
124 Main Street South, Cambridge
Mo-We 11:00-23:00, Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00, Su 11:00-23:00
Cambridge Bar & Grill
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
Su,Mo 11:00-22:00, Tu-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Chapala's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa,Su 06:00-19:00
18 more on the map.
History
The city of Cambridge was established in the late 19th century along the railroad from Minneapolis to Duluth. It was named by, and originally settled by, immigrants from New England. These were settlers who were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England during the colonial era. The same population founded and named the town of Princeton nearby. Later on the surrounding area would be heavily populated with Swedish, and German, immigrants.
In the early 20th century, Cambridge had a potato starch factory, a 1,301-barrel flour mill, a wool carding and spinning mill, an electric lighting plant, and local and long-distance telephone systems.
From the History section of Cambridge, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Art & Science Academy Middle School
School · 3.9 mi
1005 7Th Avenue Court Ne, Isanti
Healthcare4
Map of Cambridge
102 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 4°F | 0.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 7°F | 0.7 in | 10.0 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 1.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 2.7 in | 4.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 37°F | 2.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 25°F | 1.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.0 in | 12.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cambridge (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Isanti County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-07-28: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-05-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Andover 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Anoka 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Blaine 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Champlin 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Big Lake 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Minneapolis 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Buffalo 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- St. Paul 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Isanti Co Courthouse 4, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cambridge Lookout Tower, Tlkremer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe (15696242805), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe (15510353019), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe (15076879693), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe (15672537076), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe (15076894583), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe (15511432490), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe (15076289054), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe (15697842112), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe (15076282244), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- West Riverside School, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Riverside School 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 67 Cadillac Eldorado (14277560774), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 84 Cadillac Eldorado (14091647227), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1974 Buick Regal (14298366243), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 66 Rambler American Rogue (14276129102), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 61 Studebaker Hawk (14254722326), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 69 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (14091626287), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 66 Rambler American Rogue (14278177985), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 67 Cadillac Eldorado (14277560774) cropped, Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 91 Ford Mustang (14274493581), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1938 Buick Special (14255002126), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 66 Rambler American Rogue (14274852741), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1938 Buick Special (14091474058), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 57 Oldsmobile 88 (14091231350), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 31 Buick (14298052403), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 69 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (14091532289), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 69 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (14091521539), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 91 Ford Mustang (14298011163), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 67 Cadillac Eldorado (14298192893), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1962 International Scout Pick-Up (14276094472), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 77 Mercury Grand Marquis (14091563418), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1974 Buick Regal (14091266940), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 66 Rambler American Rogue (14278175845), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1986 Buick Regal T-Type (14254787766), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 66 Rambler American Rogue (14276133902), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1968 Chrysler New Yorker (14091456688), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 67 Cadillac Eldorado (14275949112), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 84 Cadillac Eldorado (14091553789), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
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