Twin Cities Metro:
St. Paul MN
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Come and explore Minnesota's capital city - located on a bend of the Mississippi River. There are numerous internet sites dedicated to St. Paul, so rather than duplicate their efforts, MN Realty Web would like to offer this quick overview with some of our own ideas and images.
Tightly knit neighborhoods and grand historic buildings give St. Paul its stately, classic air. The main-street
spirit is still prominent, even with the recent development efforts downtown. St. Paul has retained its
old-fashioned, quaint appearance from the Mississippi waterfront to its many diverse and interesting neighborhoods.
One of the most visible landmarks in downtown St. Paul is the Cathedral of St. Paul. Modeled
after St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome, the Cathedral of Saint Paul was dedicated in 1915 by archbishop
John Ireland. Today, you can take a tour through this architecturally impressive cathedral during the week,
or attend service on the weekends.
Mickey's Diner is a downtown landmark preserved amongst the skyscrapers.
The Science Museum of Minnesota is truly a hands-on experience. Visitors can learn about everything from dinosaurs to tornados
in a fun and entertaining way! You can also see larger than life movies at the 3M Omnitheater.
The Science Museum features 5 halls of exhibits about paleontology, urban ecology, physical
and earth sciences, gems and minerals and more.
Overlooking St. Paul's downtown is the Minnesota History Center. You can explore various exhibits and multi-media exhibits, do research using the centers vast archives, enjoy a bite at Cafe Minnesota or shop at the two museum stores.
The Historical Society also owns 21 historical sites statewide, including the James J. Hill house, the Alexander
Ramsey House and the Oliver Kelley Farm.
Every Fourth of July weekend, the grounds of the capital become the stage for the Taste of Minnesota: a showcase for food vendors, live entertainment and a fantastic fireworks show.
Another annual event is the Saint Paul Winter Carnival: the country's oldest mid-winter
outdoor festival with a royalty coronation, parade, dances, sporting events, ice sculptures and more.
Perhaps the biggest event of the summer is the "Great Minnesota Get Together," also
known as the Minnesota State Fair. Held annually during the last 10 days of August and through Labor day, visitors
will enjoy rides, games, animal competitions, arts and crafts, national music acts, and, of course,
midwest "food on a stick" such as corndogs and fried cheese curds.
Grand Avenue is one of St. Paul's most popular neighborhood shopping and
dining areas. Shoppers can choose from a variety of unique shops, art galleries and bookstore.
For the diner, Grand Avenue offers a wide variety of ethnic tastes. Summit Avenue lies
parallel to Grand avenue, one block north, and is a parkway showcasing some of St. Paul's
grandest estates.
Downtown St. Paul is full of shopping and entertainment opportunities as well. Much of the downtown core is connected via the vast skyway system - making shopping comfortable year-round.
The World Trade Center is the tallest building and is located downtown at 7th and Wabasha, featuring more than 50 fashion
and gift boutiques, 2 sit-down restaurants, and an open food court surrounding a dramatic
52 foot fountain.
St. Paul residents also enjoy a large selection of urban parks with amenities including
golf courses, trails, bandstands and lakes. For information on the various parks in St. Paul,
please visit the official St. Paul Parks & Recreation site.
One of the largest parks in St. Paul is Como Park. Visitors will enjoy a free zoo, and a famous floral conservatory, new golf course, cross country ski trails, 1.5 miles of walking paths around the picturesque lake, paddleboat, bicycle and canoe rentals and Summer concerts at the lakeside pavilion (below).
St. Paul residents are served by School District 625, a diverse urban school district with more than 44,000 students, 69 schools and 7,000 employees.
Several public and private colleges, universities, community, and technical colleges are located
in St. Paul, including Macalester College,
The College of St. Catherine,
Hamline University, and
Concordia University.
St. Paul's NHL Hockey team is the Wild! Newly built Xcel Energy Center hosts the games plus major Conventions, concerts, and events throughout the year. Baseball fans can enjoy a
a Saints game at Midway Stadium.
In the mood for some basketball? Come see the St. Paul Slam, an IBA basketball team, play
at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
From tree-lined streets of quaint bungalows to stately parkways adorned with
Victorians, St. Paul neighborhoods are typically made up of older homes. St. Paul's diverse neighborhoods surround the private colleges located within the city, sit behind the high bluffs that line the Mississippi River, snuggle up to beautiful in-town lakes or grow from main streets located near the city's historic commerce centers for transpiration and agri-business.
