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comedy

May 7 Lewis Black, State Theatre

Jun 4 Chelsea Handler, Target Center

Jun 5 Tim Allen, Treasure Island Casino

Jun 25 Bill Maher Mystic Lake Casino

Jun 25 Louis C.K., Treaure Island Casino

 

concerts

May 2 Paul Simon, Minneapolis Convention Center

May 4 Jackson Browne, State Theatre

May 7 Sugarland, Target Center

May 7 Sheryl Crow, Minneapolis Convention Center

May 12 CAKE, State Theatre

May 12 Bob Seger, Xcel Energy Center

May 14 Tim McGraw, Xcel Energy Center

May 18 Daniel O'Donnell, Orpheum Theatre

May 18 Robin Trower, Fitzgerald Theater

May 19 Robert Cray Band, Pantages Theatre

May 21 Usher, Target Center

May 25 Bruno Mars & Janelle Monae, Roy Wilkins Auditorium

May 26 Adele, First Ave

May 27 Jimmy Eat World, First Ave

May 28 Doobie Brothers, Treasure Island

May 28 93X Fest, Midway Stadium

May 29 KQRS RockStock, Midway Stadium

Jun 1 Glee: Live on Stage, Target Center

Jun 7 The Script, Orpheum Theatre

Jun 9 The Moody Blues, Orpheum Theatre

Jun 13 Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, Guthrie Theater

Jun 14-15 Taylor Swift, Xcel Energy Center

Jun 16 Rihanna with Cee-Lo, Target Center

Jun 17 John Fogerty, Mystic Lake Casino

Jun 18 Maureen McGovern, Orchestra Hall

Jun 24 Motley Crue, Poison, Target Center

Jun 25 Jethro Tull, Orpheum Theatre

Jun 29 Elvis Costello, State Theatre

Jul 2 Eddie Vedder, Orpheum Theatre

Jul 3 The Black Keys, Roy Wilkins Auditorium

Jul 6 Britney Spears, Xcel Energy Center

Jul 8 Josh Groban, Target Center

Jul 9 Katy Perry, Xcel Energy Center

Jul 15 New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys, Target Center

Jul 15 Jennifer Hudson, Mystic Lake Casino

Jul 18 Arlo Guthrie, Guthrie Theater

Jul 27 Dolly Pardon, Mystic Lake Casino

Jul 28 Journey, Xcel Energy Center

 

Minnesota Zoo Concert Series

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Jun 14 An Evening with the GoGo's

Jun 16 James Cotton Band & Charlie Musselwhite  

Jun 17 Florence + the Machine Hanni El Khatib

Jun 22 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Lubriphonic  

Jun 25 Nanci Griffith    

Jun 27 An Evening with Dark Star Orchestra 7

Jun 28 Jack's Mannequin Steel Train  

Jun 29 Taj Mahal & Mavis Staples  

Jun 30 Matisyahu & North Mississippi All Stars

Jul 1-2 An Evening with The Monkees

Jul 9 Toots and the Maytalls Natty Nation  

Jul 10 An Evening with Little Feat     

Jul 12 Sara Bareilles Raining Jane   

Jul 13 Indigo Girls  Mount Moriah  

Jul 15 The Suburbs  Suicide Commandos  Jul 16 An Evening with Dave Koz

Jul 22 BoDeans Alison Scott

Jul 27 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Jul 31 Marc Cohn Shawn Mullins

Aug 3 Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

Aug4 Big Head Todd & the Monsters Cedar Avenue

Aug 5 David Sanborn, Macus Miller & George Duke

Aug 6 Wanda Jackson & Justin Townes Earle

Aug  9 Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys

Aug 13 Brandi Carlile

Aug 16 Railroad Earth

Aug 17 George Thorogood & the Destroyers

Aug 18 Boyz II Men

Aug 19 Jeremy Messersmith Rogue Valley

Aug 21 Hippiefest

Aug 25 An Evening with Gaelic Storm   

 

Bascilica Block Party

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Jul 8:  David Gray, Lissie, Scars on 45, Michael Franti and Spearhead Fitz and The Tantrums, G. Love & Special Sauce

Jul 9: Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs, Amos Lee & Gomez, Drive-By Truckers, The 4onthefloor 

 

 

Minnesota Sate Fair Concert Series

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Aug 26 Def Leppard

Aug 27 Big Time Rush

Aug 29 Happy Together Tour - The Turtles, The Association, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams

Aug 30 Steely Dan

Aug 31 Toby Keith

Sept 1 Marc Anthony

Sept 5 Train & Maroon 5

 

events & exhibits

Feb 18-Sep 5 Tutankhamun: The Golden King, Science Museum

Feb 18-Sep 5 Mummies: Secrets of the Paraohs, Omnitheatre at Science Museum

Feb 22-May 29  The Real George Washington,  Minnesota History Center

May 14- Jul 4  Dr Suess is on the Loose, Minnesota Zoo

 

theatre

Apr 21-May 8 Jersey Boys, Orpheum Theatre

June 1 Glee Live, Target Center

April 28-May 22 The Buddy Holly Story, History Theatre

May 10-May 22 Next To Normal, Ordway Center for the Arts

May 12-June 5 In the Red and Brown Water, Guthrie Theater

May 20-June 19 The Who's Tommy, Burnsville Performing Arts Center

May 26-June 12 Cirque Du Soleil: Ovo, MOA North Parking Lot

June 15-June 26 Guys & Dolls, Ordway Center for the Arts


sports


Minnesota Twins

Target Field, Minneapolis 

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May 10-11 Twins vs Tigers

May 13-15 Twins vs Blue Jays

May 23-25 Twins vs Mariners

May 27-29 Twins vs Angeles

June 9-11 Twins vs Rangers

June 14-16 Twins vs White Sox

June 17-19 Twins vs Padres

June 27-29 Twins vs Dodgers

July 1-3 Twins vs Brewers

July 4-6 Twins vs Rays

July 14-16 Twins vs Royals

July18-20 Twins vs Indians

July 21-24 Twins vs Tigers

Aug 5-7 Twins vs White Sox

Aug 8-10 Twins vs Red Sox

Aug 18-21 Twins vs Yankees

Aug 22-25 Twins vs Orioles

Aug 26-28 Twins vs Tigers

Sept 5-7 Twins vs White Sox

Sept 16-18 Twins vs Indians

Sept 20-22 Twins vs Mariners

Sept 26-28 Twins vs Royals

 

 

St Paul Saints 

Midway Stadium, St Paul 

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May 12-15 Saints vs Sioux Falls

May 20-22 Saints vs Winnipeg

May 23-25 Saints vs Fort Worth

Jun 10-12 Saints vs Gary

Jun 13-15 Saints vs Lincoln

Jun 24-26 Saints vs Wichita

Jun 28- July 1 Saints vs Fargo-Moorhead

Jul 7-10 Saints vs Gary

Jul 11-13 Saints vs Winnipeg

Jul 22-24 Saints vs Sioux City

Jul 25-27 Saints vs Kansas City

Aug 5-7 Saints vs Winnipeg

Aug 8-10 Saints vs Wichita

Aug 19-21 Saints vs Fargo-Moorhead

Aug 23-26 Saints vs Sioux City


Visitors GuideGreetings!

Plan your visit to Inver Grove Heights to discover why National Geographic just named Minneapolis one of the 10 Best Trips of Summer 2011!

The 2011 Inver Grove Heights Visitors Guides are now available, complete with coupons to popular area attractions to save during your next visit to Inver Grove Heights.
Click here to request yours today!


Springtime DaysTarget Field

LET'S PLAY BALL! 

Minnesota Twins
Now thru September 28
Target Field, Minneapolis

Spectacular and intimate - breathtaking views  - dazzling amenities - and a staggering array of special features! Those are just a few things you can find in your experience at Target Field, the new world class home of Twins Territory.   VISIT WEBSITE >

Enter to Win a "Day at the Ballpark" Weekend Get-Away Package! 4 Tickets to the Minnesota Twins vs the Texas Rangers at Target Field on Saturday, June 11, 2011 and One Night Lodging at Microtel Inn & Suites >

 

OVOITS A BUGS LIFE 

OVO by Cirque du Soleil
May 26 - June 19
Grand Chapiteau at Mall of America

OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects' home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.  Fun for the whole family!    VISIT WEBSITE >

Planning a trip to the Mall of America, take advantage of our Great Stay Mall of America Visa Gift Card Package > or our Great Stay Gas Card Package >


Inver Wood Golf Course

2-FORE-1

Play & Stay Golf Package at
Inver Wood Golf Course
Inver Grove Heights

Introducing our new 2-FORE-1 Play & Stay Golf Get-Away Package.  Inver Wood's championship course offers 18 challenging holes nestled in rolling, wooded terrain features multi-level fairways, multiple tee stations, varied shaped U.S.G.A. greens, and picturesque par three holes that challenge your golf game as well as your senses.   VIEW PLAY & STAY PACKAGE >



Born to be Wild

BORN TO BE WILD!  

Now thru September 8
Imax Theatre
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley

"Born to be Wild 3D" is an inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them-saving endangered species one life at a time.   
VISIT WEBSITE >


Cat in the Hate

DR. SEUSS IS ON THE LOOSE!

May 14 - July 4
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley

The Minnesota Zoo is pleased to be the exclusive Minnesota home to a bronze sculpture display of the most famous characters created by Dr. Seuss.  Families will come face-to-face with The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Sam I Am from Green Eggs and Ham, Yertle the Turtle and The Lorax (Dr. Seuss's groundbreaking environmental book).  Enjoy fun photo opportunities, story time, a scavenger hunt, Cat in the Hat costume character and more!   VISIT WEBSITE >


Camp Snoopy

SNOOPY, COME HOME! 

Planet Snoopy
Opens May 14
Valleyfair, Shakopee


It's a new look with an old friend as Snoopy and the Gang are finally coming home! Planet Snoopy, featuring the PEANUTS characters created by Minnesota native, Charles Schultz have, will have 5 re-themed rides and the addition of 14 new rides and attractions. Planet Snoopy will provide fun for the whole family. VISIT WEBSITE >


Grand Old Days

IT'S A GRAND DAY

Grand Old Days
June 5

Grand Avenue, St. Paul


St. Paul's annual first rite of summer takes place along historic Grand Avenue. Grand Old Day features activities for all ages including Grand Old Day parade, Entertainment District featuring 20 local bands, Art District, Family Fun
District and 140+ outdoor food and merchandise vendors!   VISIT WEBSITE >

Back to the 50's
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Back to the 50's Weekend

June 17 - 19  

State Fairgrounds, St Paul 


11,000 street rods, customs, classics and restored vehicles will converge for the 38th Annual Back to the 50's Weekend. All cars featured date from 1964 and earlier and will line the streets of Minnesota State Fairgrounds for this three day event. The weekend is filled with tons of automobiles, fun, music and more!  VISIT WEBSITE >


Jazz Festival

ALL THAT JAZZ!

Twin Cities Jazz Festival
June 23 - 25

Mears Park, Downtown St Paul


The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is the largest free outdoor jazz festival in the region. Now in it's 13th year, the Twin Cities Jazz Festival includes national headliners, as well as many local musicians. The Jazz Festival is free and open to the public.  VISIT WEBSITE >  

 
Line Blue 

WIN A DAY AT THE BALLPARK!

 

4 Tickets to the Minnesota Twins vs the Texas Rangers at Target Field on
Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 3:10 pm.

 

One Night Lodging at Microtel Inn & Suites
in Inver Grove Heights

 

A $235 Value!

 

Register to Win   

Register today!   

Drawing will be held on May 20, 2011!

 

If you are currently on our mailing list, simply re-type your email address and instructions will be emailed to you.

Forward to a friend and increase your chance to win!



Congratulations!!! Congratulations to
Carrie W. from La Cressent, MN.  Carrie won our "Weekend Fit for a King" Package that included admission to the King Tut Exhibit and Omnitheater at the Science Museum of Minnesota, one night lodging at AmericInn Hotel & Suites in Inver Grove Heights and dinner at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Congratulations Carrie!
 
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Conveniently located, Inver Grove Heights is just minutes from the world famous Mall of America.  Take advantage of our free parking and free shuttle service to the Mall of America offered by most of our hotels.  Want to venture to Minneapolis without the parking hassle?  Just hop aboard the Hiawatha Line at the Mall of America for an inexpensive and quick light-rail service to downtown.  VISIT WEBSITE 



 

CHECK OUT GREAT

STAY & SAVE PACKAGES!

    

NEW! 2-FORE-1 PLAY & STAY GOLF PACKAGE

· Two 18 Hole Rounds with Cart on Championship
  Course
at Inver Wood Golf Course >  

· One Night Stay, Standard Room

· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate
·
Play & Stay Golf Package based on Double   

  Occupancy

 VISIT WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS >

   

MALL OF AMERICA® VISA GIFT CARD PACKAGE

· $25 Mall of America® Visa Gift Card

· One Night Stay, Standard Room

· Mall of America Coupon Book

· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate
VISIT WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS >  
 

 

GAS CARD PACKAGE

· $25 Gas Card

· One Night Stay, Standard Room

· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate 

VISIT WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS > 

sea life AQUARIUM AT MALL OF AMERICA® PACKAGE

· 2 Adult & 2 Child admissions to SEA LIFE Aquarium
  at Mall of America®

· One Night Stay, Standard Room

· $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate     

VISIT WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS > 

 



Thank you for your interest in our community. We look forward to your visit. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable.
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Warmest Regards,
Nicole Bengtson, Director
Inver Grove Heights CVB
800-584-4281




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5861 Blaine Avenue East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

(651) 450-7511
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson

5653 Bishop Avenue

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

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Microtel Inn & Suites

5681 Bishop Avenue

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

(651) 552-0555

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