Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Mendota Heights is a city of 11,612 people in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Why visit Mendota Heights
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 50 parks and trails, 57 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Colorado Street Bridge, Intercity Bridge, Sibley Historic Site and Alexander Ramsey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 7°F, and about 51 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Mendota Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mendota Heights
Mendota Heights is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is a first-ring southern suburb of the Twin Cities. The population was 11,744 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mendota Heights, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Colorado Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Bridge in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Intercity Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Bridge connecting Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota
Brown College
School · 1.7 mi
For-profit career college with campuses in Minnesota
Fort Road Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Girder bridge connecting Saint Paul and Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Hidden Falls
Waterfall · 3.6 mi
Park and hiking area in Minnesota, United States
I-494 Minnesota River Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Motorway / freeway bridge crossing of the Minnesota River
Lexington Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge between Saint Paul and Lilydale, Minnesota
Omaha Road Bridge Number 15
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Railway bridge in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Smith Avenue High Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Catherine University
School · 4.0 mi
Private Catholic university in St. Paul, Minnesota
SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development
Cinema and theater · 4.4 mi
Youth theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks38
Sibley Historic Site
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Museum in Mendota, Minnesota, USA
1357 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota
Fr-Su,PH 10:00-20:00; Sep Tu[2]-May Mo[-1] -4 days off
Alexander Ramsey House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Anthony Yoerg, Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Burbank–Livingston–Griggs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic residence in St. Paul, MN
C.S.P.S. Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Dwight and Clara Watson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
House in Saint Paul, Minnesota
F. Scott Fitzgerald House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
St. Paul, Minnesota, NRHP-listed
Fort Snelling
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 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 · 4.1 mi
Military cemetery in Minnesota, United States
Frank B. Kellogg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Frederick Spangenberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
George W. Wentworth House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
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Minnehaha Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
City park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Longfellow Zoological Gardens
Park · 4.7 mi
Zoo in Minnehaha in Minnesota, United States
North High Bridge Park
Park · 4.2 mi
Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Crosby Farm Regional Park
Park · 2.1 mi
2595 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul
West Saint Paul Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium · 2.8 mi
60 Emerson Avenue West, West St Paul
38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes57
Burgers and Bottles
Restaurant · Burger · 2.5 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
Caribou Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
845 Vikings Parkway, Eagan
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00
Teresa's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
762 Highway 110, Mendota Heights
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
The Volstead House
Bar and pub · 2.5 mi
1278 Lone Oak Road, Eagan
Su 15:00-21:00, Mo-We 15:00-22:00, Th 15:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 15:00-24:00
45 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagan/St Paul
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
3000 Denmark Avenue, Eagan
Churches and places of worship13
Derham Hall and Our Lady of Victory Chapel, College of Saint Catherine
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Beth Jacob Congregatoin
Church · United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism · 1.0 mi
1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
Holy Family Maronite Church
Church · Greek Catholic · 0.7 mi
1960 Lexington Avenue South, Mendota Heights
Saint Stephen's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.3 mi
1575 Charlton Street, West St Paul
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Highland Park Senior High School
School · 2.7 mi
1015 South Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul
917 Dcals North Extended Day (Edop)
School · 2.9 mi
150 Marie Ave E, West Saint Paul
Academic Arts High School
School · 2.7 mi
60 E Marie Ave Ste #220, West Saint Paul
Healthcare8
Center For Diagnostic Imaging
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
910 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota Heights
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.9 mi
1555 Livingston Avenue, West St Paul
Highland Chateau Health Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
2319 West 7th Street
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
4560 Robert Trail South, Inver Grove Heights
Map of Mendota Heights
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 7°F | 0.9 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 12°F | 0.9 in | 9.5 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 23°F | 1.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 37°F | 2.9 in | 3.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 1.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.2 in | 11.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Paul 3Sw (4 mi away), rain and snow from Minneapolis/St Paul Ap Gsn Hcn 72658, 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, 4 miles away.
- Eagan 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- St. Paul 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Inver Grove Heights 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Minneapolis 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Bloomington 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Apple Valley 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Little Canada 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Burnsville 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Edina 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Cottage Grove 12 mi southeast, about 19 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
- Mendota Corporate Centre - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- 1140 Centre Pointe Blvd - Mendota Heights, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Mendota Heights, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Highway 110 and Highway 13 - Mendota Heights, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Sibley Historic Site, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mendota Bridge from Picnic Island, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander Ramsey House 2015, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harriet Island Pavilion, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CSPS Hall, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yoerg, Sr. House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colostbridge-b, Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John M. Armstrong House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Derham Hall and Our Lady of Victory Chapel 2018, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Irvine Park, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Kozarrj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George W. Wentworth House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Water Tower early spring, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Justus Ramsey, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Ford Parkway, Original uploader was Jayann at en.wikipedia (Original text : Jack Nikolai Jayann ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2017SpangenbergHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Lauer Flats, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank B. Kellogg House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fortsnellinggrounds, en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minnesota Governor's Residence, Unknown author, Public domain
- Redoneminnehaha, Original uploader was The Statue With The Dictionary at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverview Branch Library (St Paul, Minnesota - 2008), Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Matthew's School, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pierce & Walter Butler House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Paul Municipal Grain Terminal, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dwight and Clara Watson House, Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jefferson508, Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vienna and Earl Apartment Buildings, Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RauStrongHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Davermhouse, Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mendota Road Bridge, Todd Murray, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mc Donalds - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Resurrection Cemetery - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Mendota Corporate Centre - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Grave of Archbishop John Murray, Darth Stabro, CC BY-SA 4.0
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