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Major city · United States

Richfield, Minnesota

Spend a half‑day in Richfield for its park, lake and local eateries; stay only if you need a hotel near the Mall of America.

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Richfield is an inner‑ring suburb of Minneapolis with easy highway access, a small nature center, a community pool and a few local food spots. It can be explored in a few hours, and a night is only useful for a convenient hotel near the Mall of America or the airport.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Jan–Feb (cold)
Airport
MSP
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Richfield, Minnesota911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Richfield, Minnesota, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Wood Lake Nature CenterRichfield History CenterRichfield PoolLocal thrift and Vietnamese eateries
Airports
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (Metro Transit Blue Line, ~15 min by bus to Richfield)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −5°C (23°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −3°C (27°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    −2°C (28°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Richfield, Minnesota: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−5°C (23°F)

−15°C (5°F)

7 rd

Feb

−3°C (27°F)

−13°C (9°F)

6 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−5°C (23°F)

7 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

16°C (61°F)

8 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

9 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

7 rd

Nov

5°C (41°F)

−4°C (25°F)

8 rd

Dec

−2°C (28°F)

−12°C (10°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car: I‑35W (exit 66th St), I‑494 (Penn, Lyndale, Nicollet, Portland‑12th) and MN‑62/77 provide quick links to Minneapolis, the airport and Mall of America. Bus: Metro Transit routes 4, 5, 14, 18, 515 and 535 serve main streets and connect to the Blue Line at the Mall of America.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Minneapolisgo

Door to door: ≈45 min

Metro Transit Blue Line to downtown, ~30 min

Downtown museums, lakes, and the Walker Art Center.

Saint Paulgo

Door to door: ≈45 min

Blue Line north to Union Depot, ~30 min

Historic Cathedral Hill and the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Mall of Americago

Door to door: ≈20 min

Bus 5E or 515 to the Mall, ~15 min

Largest US shopping centre, plus indoor amusement.

Apple Valleycaution

Door to door: ≈20 min

Highway 77 south, ~15 min by car

Small town, good for a quick stop; limited attractions.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Four Points by Sheraton Mall of America Minneapolis Airport

Close to I‑494 and I‑35W; good base for a night if you need a hotel near the Mall of America.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–100 USD excl. bed
Mid
$100–150 USD excl. bed
High
$150+ USD excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Richfield is a typical suburban area with low crime; stay aware of winter road conditions and keep valuables secure in public places.
  • Winter snow can close side streets; allow extra travel time.
  • Bus routes 4, 5, 14 have limited evening service; check schedules.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Richfield, Minnesota. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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