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Eagan, Minnesota
Eagan is a city of 68,000 people in Dakota County, Minnesota, founded in 1860.
Why visit Eagan
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 113 parks and trails, 171 places to eat, 40 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Emagine Eagan, Fort Snelling and Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 9°F, and about 51 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Eagan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eagan
Eagan is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is south of Saint Paul and lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. The population was 68,855 at the 2020 census. Eagan and the other nearby suburbs form the southern section of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.
From the Wikipedia article Eagan, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 4.7 mi
Sea Life at Mall of America is a public aquarium located in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. The 1.3...
120 East Broadway, Bloomington
Mo-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Brown College
School · 3.4 mi
For-profit career college with campuses in Minnesota
Cedar Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge between Bloomington and Eagan, Minnesota
Fort Road Bridge
Bridge · 5.6 mi
Girder bridge connecting Saint Paul and Fort Snelling, Minnesota
I-35W Minnesota River bridge
Bridge · 6.3 mi
Bridge between Bloomington and Burnsville, Minnesota
I-494 Minnesota River Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Motorway / freeway bridge crossing of the Minnesota River
Lexington Bridge
Bridge · 6.3 mi
Bridge between Saint Paul and Lilydale, Minnesota
Nickelodeon Universe
Monument and historic site · 4.7 mi
Amusement park inside Mall of America
Sea Life at Mall of America
Zoo and aquarium · 4.7 mi
Aquarium in Minnesota, United States
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks20
Fort Snelling
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic fort in Minnesota near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota River
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Military cemetery in Minnesota, United States
Gideon H. Pond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Holz Family Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Human settlement in Eagan, Minnesota, United States of America
Mendota Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Bridge in Mendota Heights and Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Oheyawahi-Pilot Knob
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Scenic overlook, and a Native American gathering place and burial ground in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, United States
Sibley Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Museum in Mendota, Minnesota, USA
William and Catherine Davern Farm House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds113
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Public park in Dakota County, Minnesota
Minnesota Zoo
Park · 3.7 mi
Zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
Crayola Experience
Sports field and stadium · 4.6 mi
300 South Avenue
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
101 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes171
Gyros Grill
Restaurant · Greek · 4.5 mi
Halal Authentic Greek/Middle Eastern dishes. Serving Locally Since 2001.
1710 East Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00, Su 11:00-18:00
Bonchon Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken, Korean, Sushi · 1.1 mi
1348 Town Centre Drive, Eagan
11:00-21:30
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.4 mi
1280 Promenade Place, Eagan
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00
Burgers and Bottles
Restaurant · Burger · 2.2 mi
1278 Lone Oak Road, Eagan
Su 11:30-21:00; Mo-We 11:30-22:00; Th 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-00:00
Carbone's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta, Sandwich, Italian, Salad · 4.5 mi
1834 East Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington
Mo 10:00-22:00, Tu-Th 10:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00, Su 11:00-22:00
Caribou Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.4 mi
845 Vikings Parkway, Eagan
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00
Classic Saigon
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.2 mi
1272 Town Centre Drive, Eagan
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 16:00-20:00
Eagan Arms
Bar and pub · Irish · 1.3 mi
4250 Lexington Avenue South
Su 10:00-21:00; Mo-Tu 11:00-21:00; We-Th 11:00-21:45; Fr...
159 more on the map.
History
Eagan was named for Patrick Eagan, who was the first chairman of the town board of supervisors. He farmed a 220-acre (0.89 km2) parcel of land near the present-day town hall. Eagan (born 1811) and his wife Margaret Twohy (born 1816) emigrated from County Tipperary, Ireland to Troy, New York, where they married in 1843. They arrived in Mendota circa 1853–54, before settling in the Eagan area.
Eagan was settled as an Irish farming community and "Onion Capital of the United States". Its largest growth took place after Highway 77 was relocated and expanded and a six-lane bridge (with three northbound and three southbound lanes) was constructed over the Minnesota River in 1980 and the final Interstate 35E freeway section southbound from Minnesota State Highway 110 in Mendota Heights to the area where it joins 35W in Burnsville was completed in the mid-1980s. Eagan's northern border is mostly along Interstate 494. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. Its eastern border runs mostly along Minnesota State Highway 3. The western border runs mostly along the Minnesota River's south bank.
The city was visited by the "20th hijacker" of the September 11 attacks, Zacarias Moussaoui, before the attacks. Moussaoui attempted to complete flight training school, but was ultimately refused service by a local resident.
From the History section of Eagan, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay40
Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington
Churches and places of worship25
Church Of St Thomas Becket
Church · Catholic · 3.0 mi
4455 Robert Trail South, Eagan
Mary Mother of the Church
Church · Catholic · 3.8 mi
3333 Cliff Road East, Burnsville
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare18
Alina Medical Clinic Eagan
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1110 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan
Map of Eagan
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 9°F | 0.9 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 13°F | 0.9 in | 9.5 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 1.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 3.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 2.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 15°F | 1.2 in | 11.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Minneapolis/St Paul Ap Gsn Hcn 72658 (6 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
Dakota County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-03-19: Flooding (Flood)
- 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
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Apple Valley 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Burnsville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Bloomington 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- St. Paul 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Minneapolis 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Cottage Grove 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Eden Prairie 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Columbia Heights 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Crystal 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 19 mi northwest, about 31 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
- Eaganoldtownhall2, The original uploader was Appraiser at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eagan MN City Hall 2026, Tylervigen, CC BY 4.0
- Eagan 1914 Town Hall 1, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ArtParkEaganMN, Travellers & Tinkers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackhawk Lake - Blackhawk Park, Eagan, Minnesota (39773589622), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Blackhawk Lake Dock in Winter - Blackhawk Park, Eagan, Minnesota (28317714748), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Winter at Blackhawk Park, Eagan, Minnesota (43831272401), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Eagan, MN, USA - panoramio (6), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eagan, MN, USA - panoramio (7), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- City of Eagan, Minnesota - Water Tower (28026771309), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Eagan, MN, USA - panoramio (5), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Eagan, Minnesota (45640906522), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Eagan Station, Quazie, CC BY 2.0
- Eagan Station (cropped), Quazie, CC BY 2.0
- Piada Italian Street Food, Eagan, Minnesota (40128307920), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- EHS Eagan AM Studio, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eagan Robotics 2015, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic 1914 Town Hall 2, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026MayCaponiArtPark, Travellers & Tinkers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Electrical Outlet (29268945818), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Meridien Accents Bathroom Sink Bowl (43141084681), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Keurig hotel coffee maker machine (43090967122), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- GL1500 Dashboard, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Store (39805293541), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- AntiMetCouncil, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Home Depot - Store (28026779519), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Twinax connectors, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silvertone Tube Box, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ken-Rad Box, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RCA Tube Boxes, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Motorola Tube Box, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tung-Sol box, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SmartMedia slot, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sylvania Boxes, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tube Caddy Interior, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tube Caddy, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
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