What is there to do and see in St. Paul, Minnesota?
DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES:
Rivertown Market - We finally have a full service grocery store in Downtown St. Paul! Besides your regular grocery items, they have a deli which is great, bakery items, and you can buy a cup of coffee right at the checkout! This store is open until 6 pm M-F, and 5 pm on Saturday.
Perfect for downtown residents an workers alike! Located between Candyland and the MN Children's Museum.
Wild Tymes - This is a great new sportsbar in Downtown St. Paul, located in the 7th Place Building. You will find from burgers to Mexican food, salads, and appetizers. This is a place everyone will love. Bring your kids as well when you come downtown to go to the Children's Museum and the MN Science Museum! I find their menu items to be
very reasonably priced.
Open evenings!!! Phone# 651-224-8181. Located at: Seventh Place Plaza & St. Peter Street. Downtown.
Candyland - Popcorn, candy, candied apples, etc. Don't forget to stop by when you are downtown. Candyland has been in the 7th Place Building for many years. Pick up some popcorn for you and your co-workers to munch on at work!
I can guarantee it will be a hit. Open evenings!!! Phone# 651-292-1191. Located at: The 7th Place Building on 435 N. Wabasha Street. Downtown.
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery - Conveniently located next to Candyland, the Minnesota Childrens Museum & the World Trade Center.
Phone# 651-225-4363. Located at: Seventh Place Plaza & Wabasha Street. Downtown.
Great Waters Brewing Co. - Try their latest brew. Menu items range from burgers & appetizers to an ever changing menu which may include a market fish, ribs, chicken, etc.
Open evenings!!! Phone# 651-224-2739. Located at: The Hamm Building on 7th Place at 426 St. Peter Street. Downtown.
Infinity Expresso Cafe - If you have been looking for a good coffeehouse, check out this cafe! They have been open since May 1999. I dropped in and found they have a delicious Cafe Mocha . Infinity features: Coffee, Expresso, Smoothies, Italian Ice, Panini, Deli sandwiches, Soup & Pastry. Hours are: M-F 6:30 am - 6 pm. Phone# 651-312-0878. Located at: 471 St. Peter Street. Downtown.
VISIT ALL YEAR ROUND:
The Cathedral of St. Paul - the Cathedral holds tours every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 pm. [Dedicated in 1915 by Archbishop John Ireland as a monument to the people of Saint Paul]. The tour is free, but donations are accepted. Call 651-228-1766 for more information. Incidently, the Cathedral is
located not even 1/2 block from the James J. Hill House. I have not taken the tour, but have walked through the Cathedral while in the area, as well as attending Mass there a couple of times - it is beautiful inside and out! 239 Selby Avenue.
The James J. Hill House - take a tour of this historic home - the architecture of the 45 room mansion, as well as insite into the Hill family are very interesting, and makes a worthwhile tour. I have taken this tour at least twice.
They also have special events throughout the year. Call 651-293-2555 for reservations and prices. 240 Summit Avenue.
The Minnesota Transportation Museum, Inc - [as described on it's webpage] The all-volunteer, non-profit Minnesota Transportation Museum, Inc. was formed in 1962 for the purpose of locating, acquiring, restoring, interpreting, and operating selected elements integral to Minnesota's transportation history. Activites include restoration, maintenance, interpretation, operations, publication, and administration.
193 Pennsylvania Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55101-4319 Phone (651) 228-0263 or Toll Free (800) 711-259.
Great American History Theatre - Theater about Minnesota and the Midwest. I have not been here yet, but want to go soon! Call for more information. Box office# 651-292-4323. Downtown.
Landmark Center Tours - tours of the old federal court's building [constructed in 1902] are on Thursday at 11 am, 1 pm on Sunday. The last Sunday of the month is the Gangter Tour, of which registration is required. Call 651-292-3225 for registration
and more information. I recommend the Gangster Tour. I went a couple of years ago, and plan to take the tour again soon. Also visit the Ramsey County Historical Society located in the Landmark Center ph# 651-222-0701. 75 W. 5th St. Downtown.
The Minnesota Children's Museum - this is a great place for toddlers and small children to explore. From the ant hill kids can crawl through, to the learning experience of working together, the Children's Museum is great! They also
have periodic exibits and activities. Call 651-225-6000 for more information. Located at 10 W. 7th St. Downtown.
The Minnesota History Center - This museum was built of materials found in Minnesota. It has exibits, gift stores, a restaurant, and the place I like the best is the Minnesota Historical Society's microfilm area. You can look at newspapers as far back as the mid-1800's
Many people visit to research their family history. 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. Phone 651-296-6126 or 800-657-3773.
The Minnesota State Capitol - I took this tour a few years ago, and one I was thinking lately I would like to take it again. Call 651-296-3962 for information, and 651-296-2881 for tour information.
The Science Museum of Minnesota - This museum has relocated to Kellogg Blvd. on the Mississippi River across the street from the library! It is twice as big as the old one and features both an Omni Theatre, and a Laser Theatre! Both are great! They have been at this location since December 11th, 1999. The MN Science Museum offers exibits for children and adults alike. There are seasonal exibits, as well as those you will see every time you visit, which include the dinosaurs. 120 W. Kellogg Blvd. Call 651-221-9444 for more
information. Downtown.
The Ordway Music Theatre - For quality performing arts, the Orway provides a theatre for all ages! For tickets, call #651-224-4222. 345 Washington Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102-1419. Downtown.
Park Square Theatre - located in the historic Hamm Building. Call 651-291-7005 for tickets and show information. I have attended other productions at the Theatre, and recommend it. They are not open at this time due to
renovations going on(11/12/00). Downtown.
SEASONAL EVENTS:
St. Paul Winter Carnival - A wonderful St. Paul tradition! The next Winter Carnival will be from January 26 - February 4, 2001.
