Woodbury, Minnesota
Woodbury is a city of 78,305 people in Washington County, Minnesota, founded in 1967.
Why visit Woodbury
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 125 parks and trails, 166 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Globe University/Minnesota School of Business, Rock Island Swing Bridge, Charles Spangenberg Farmstead and Charles W. Schneider House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Woodbury
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About Woodbury
Woodbury is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States, eight miles (13 km) east of Saint Paul along Interstate 94. It is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The population was 75,102 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 81,558 in 2025, making it Minnesota's seventh-most populous city.
From the Wikipedia article Woodbury, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business
School · 2.9 mi
For-profit higher education provider in Minnesota, US
Rock Island Swing Bridge
Bridge · 5.5 mi
Disused bridge over the Mississippi River in Minnesota
St. Paul Union Pacific Rail Bridge
Bridge · 6.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Wakota Bridge
Bridge · 4.7 mi
Interstate Highway bridge in crossing the Mississippi River in Minnesota, United States
Museums and landmarks13
Charles Spangenberg Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Human settlement in Woodbury, Minnesota, United States of America
Charles W. Schneider House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Cordenio Severance House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Erastus Bolles House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic house in Afton, Minnesota, United States
John P. Furber House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
House in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Newington Gilbert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Serbian Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Building in South St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Stockyards Exchange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic building in South St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds125
113 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes166
Caribou Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.8 mi
9955 Hudson Place, Woodbury
Mo-Fr 05:30-19:00, Sa,Su 06:00-18:00
Dino's Mediterranean Fresh
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.7 mi
10060 City Walk Drive, Woodbury
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.8 mi
10060 City Walk Drive, Woodbury
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00, Sa 06:00-16:00, Su 06:30-12:00
Red's Savoy Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
1575 Queens Drive, Woodbury
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe Woodbury
Restaurant · Creperie, Waffles · 2.6 mi
265 Radio Dr, Woodbury
Su-Th 08:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00
The Machine Shed
Diner · American · 3.1 mi
8515 Hudson Boulevard North, Lake Elmo
Su-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00
154 more on the map.
History
At almost 36 square miles, Woodbury is a direct descendant of one of the congressional townships into which Minnesota Territory when the Native Americans of the United States ceded the territory and opened it to "settlement". Woodbury was originally named Red Rock, but was renamed after Levi Woodbury, the first justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to attend law school, after it was realized that another Red Rock Township existed in Minnesota. When first settled in 1844, the land was mostly wood, but it was converted to farmland. The township government was organized in 1858. One of the city's few surviving 19th-century farms, the Charles Spangenberg Farmstead, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1955, the first suburban development broke ground in Woodbury: Woodbury Heights. After some years of growth, the town government could not adequately provide services for new developments, and it became clear that Woodbury needed the government of a village with extra privileges. The earliest proposal for incorporation officially came in 1963 after two years of debate.
From the History section of Woodbury, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Paul - Woodbury
Motel and hotel · American · 3.0 mi
9840 Norma Lane, Woodbury
Churches and places of worship26
St. Stefan's Romanian Orthodox Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Church of God Seventh Day
Church · Church Of God · 4.1 mi
1628 Point Douglas Road South, Saint Paul
King of Kings Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.4 mi
1538 Radio Drive, Woodbury
Lutheran Church of Peace
Church · Lutheran · 3.8 mi
47 Century Avenue South, Maplewood
Shopping46
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare17
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
7755 3rd Street North, Oakdale
Allina Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
8675 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury
CornerStone Medical Specialty Centre
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
6025 Lake Road, Woodbury
HealthEast Clinic - Tamarack
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
9900 Tamarack Road, Woodbury
Midwest Eye & Ear Institute
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
2080 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury
Map of Woodbury
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 8°F | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 11°F | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 23°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Paul (6 mi away), rain and snow from St Paul Downtown Ap, 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
Washington County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-03-19: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Oakdale 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Lake Elmo 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- South St. Paul 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Cottage Grove 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- West St. Paul 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- North St. Paul 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- St. Paul 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Inver Grove Heights 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Maplewood 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Mendota Heights 10 mi west, about 17 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
- Woodbury city hall (new), Iulus Ascanius at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Woodbury Central Park, Gallerdude, CC BY-SA 4.0
- M Health Fairview Sports Center Woodbury MN, EricWoodbury8301, CC BY 4.0
- Powers Lake Woodbury MN, EricWoodbury8301, CC BY 4.0
- Noodles and Company Restaurant - Woodbury, Minnesota (48609554048), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chipotle - Woodbury, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- HealthPartners Clinic Woodbury (48610032937), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Restore Hyper Wellness and Cryotherapy - Woodbury, Minnesota (48609897951), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- WellHaven Pet Health and Pet Camp, Woodbury, Minnesota (48610063362), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Kay Jewelers - Woodbury, Minnesota (48609540348), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Halal Market Woodbury, Minnesota (US), Shaded0, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nordstrom Rack (Woodbury, MN), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- City Place - Retail Development in Woodbury, Minnesota (30578969027), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Akita sushi and hibachi - Woodbury, Minnesota (48610071352), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- OneMain Financial, Woodbury, Minnesota (48609907106), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Erastus Bolles House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Serbian Home, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Stefans Romanian Orthodox Church, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John P. Furber House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stockyards Exchange S, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SchneiderC, Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cedarhurst 1, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newington Gilbert House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dashboard sketch, JoshSchoen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AllLivesMatterActivist, Chad Davis, CC BY 2.0
- Vote Here - Election Polling Place (50565230221), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- ISS045-E-40144 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-40143 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-42035 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-42036 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Panda Express Chinese Restaurant (48609531448), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Trump Pence 2020 - Vote Law and Order - Republican Yard Signs (50565370107), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Charles Spangenberg Farmstead, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spangenberg Farm 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (48609524093), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sleep Number Store (48609993022), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Epiphone FT-120 (SN 1156031) (2016-02-11 12.57.36 by Michel Curi), Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- Epiphone FT-120 (SN 1156031) played by a girl (2017-07-29 14.48.43 by Michel Curi), Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- Hurricane Irma Watch Party 2017 - Hamilton Beach Blender, Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- The Urgency Room - Urgent Care Clinic (48609903361), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
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