Cottage Grove tourist information
Cottage Grove Minnesota
Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is a growing community in the Southeast section of Washington County, located near the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers. Cottage Grove, like Woodbury and Oakdale, is a suburban community along the eastern part of St. Paul. The commercial development of Cottage Grove is occurring along Hwy 61, in the southern portion of the city.
Cottage Grove, the "Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon", is located in the middle of western Oregon and in the southern part of Lane County. Six of the covered bridges in Lane County are located in or around the City of Cottage Grove. Centennial Bridge, Chambers Railroad Bridge, Currin Bridge, Dorena Bridge, Mosby Creek Bridge and Stewart Bridge)
Cottage Grove is located on Interstate 5 (I-5) which is the region's major north-south interstate highway. Cottage Grove is approximately 20 miles from the major population center of the area (Eugene-Springfield) and serves an immediate labor market of approximately 35,000 people.
The first thing most newcomers to Cottage Grove notice is that people they don't know will look them in the eye and speak with them on the street. The second thing is the quality and variety of the people. All the usual service clubs, fraternal organizations and veterans groups are active. There are more than 30 churches, offering a broad range of denominations. There are many things to do in Cottage Grove. Boating, swimming, fishing and water skiing are available at two lakes, each about six miles from the City's center. There are six covered bridges in the area, over 20 varied restaurants, two golf courses, many antique and second hand shops, a museum, and a bowling alley. Annual community events include Historic Home Tours, the Cottage Grove Rodeo, Bohemia Mining Days, Downtown Celebration and the Western Oregon Exposition.
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