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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Woodbury, Minnesota
Woodbury
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Woodbury, then head to Minneapolis or Saint Paul for more attractions.
Woodbury is a suburban city of the Twin Cities with limited attractions of its own. One day (or a few hours) is enough before you continue to Minneapolis or Saint Paul, which are 10–15 km away and well‑served by transit and highways.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Woodbury
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–$120 excl. bed · Mid $120–$180 excl. bed · High $180+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Beer (draft) | $5–$7 |
| Taxi (first 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (first 3.1 mi (5 km)) | $15–$20 |
| Grocery (milk, 1 L) | $1.10 |
| Fast‑food combo | $8–$10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MSP · Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- About 20 km (12 mi) south, reachable via I‑94About 12 mi (20 km) south, reachable via I‑94
Typical fares
- MSP → Woodbury (taxi)
- ≈ $30–$40, 20 km (12 mi) (check)≈ $30–$40, 12 mi (20 km) (check)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- $45–$80 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
A car is almost mandatory; Interstate 94 runs along the north edge, I‑494 and I‑694 provide quick links to Minneapolis, Saint Paul and surrounding towns. Metro Transit runs a few weekday rush‑hour express buses, but service is sparse.
See and do
Known for
- Woodbury Heritage House and Garden
- Eagle Valley Golf Course
- Tamarack Village shopping center
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | Drive south on I‑94, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 15 minDrive south on I‑94, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 15 min | ≈20 min |
| Saint Paul | Drive south on I‑94, about 20 km (12 mi), 20 minDrive south on I‑94, about 12 mi (20 km), 20 min | ≈25 min |
| Afton | Take I‑694 east, then MN‑95 north, about 30 km (19 mi), 30 minTake I‑694 east, then MN‑95 north, about 19 mi (30 km), 30 min | ≈35 min |
| Stillwater | Drive north on MN‑95, about 35 km (22 mi), 35 minDrive north on MN‑95, about 22 mi (35 km), 35 min | ≈40 min |
Sleep
- Hampton Inn Woodbury
- Indoor pool, free Wi‑Fi; near I‑94, good for a night before heading to the Twin Cities
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / SorryExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Transit is limited – rely on a car or rideshare for most trips.
- Winter storms can close I‑94; check road conditions in Jan–Feb.
Woodbury is a typical safe American suburb. Main risks are winter weather and traffic on the interstates; keep an eye on road conditions in cold months.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Woodbury, Minnesota yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Woodbury Heritage House and Garden
- Eagle Valley Golf Course
- Tamarack Village shopping center
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Woodbury (Minnesota), revision 5242781 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242781
Pocket card
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US citizens: contact the US Embassy in Washington, DC; consulates in Minneapolis and Saint Paul for regional assistance.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/woodbury-minnesota). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.