Overview
Columbus is a city in Minnesota. It is a northern suburb of the Twin Cities.
1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Columbus
Running Aces Casino and Racetrack
Card games and horse racing.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 9°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Saint Paul)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
- STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport, Saint Cloud — 53 mi away. Directions
Interstate 35 splits into two highways in Columbus: Interstate 35W (to Minneapolis) and Interstate 35E (to Saint Paul).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
Interstate 35 splits into two highways in Columbus: Interstate 35W (to Minneapolis) and Interstate 35E (to Saint Paul).
Do
Sleep
Go next
- Pine City, just north on I-35, and well worth a look.
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