At the northernmost reach of the Mississippi River cruises, the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are the frequent start and stopping points of many cruises. Discover a few of our favorites when you are in town.
Fun Facts about St. Paul, Minnesota
- Has more Mississippi riverfront than any other city along the river (26 miles)
- Rice Park is older than Central Park in NYC (Rice = 1849, Central Park =1858)
- The Minnesota State Capitol has the second largest unsupported marble dome in the world. The first is St. Peter’s in Rome, and the third is the Taj Majal.
- “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz grew up in Saint Paul. His father owned a barbershop at the corner of Snelling and Selby, and he worked at the Pioneer Press.
Fun & Unusual places to see while there:
- Can Can Wonderland – an indoor fun park for all ages including mini golf, arcade games, pin ball
- Large Green Chair at Highbridge Park – weighing in at over 2,500 lbs, it can fit 4 adults comfortably.
- Peanuts statues in Landmark Square – an homage to hometown hero, Charles Schultz
Amazing Places to Eat and Drink
- St. Paul Brewing: 688 Minnehaha Ave East
- Waldmann Brewery: 445 Smith Ave
- W.A. Frost & Co: 374 Selby Ave
- Dock & Paddle: 1360 Lexington parkway N
- Apostle Supper Club: 253 Kellogg Blvd
- Bang Brewing: 2320 Capp Road
Places you’ll want to see
- Como Park Conservatory – located next to the Zoo, this botanical beauty has gorgeous displays changed seasonally.
- James J. Hill House – a historic gilded-age mansion built for a railroad tycoon with all the modern amenities of the time, and plenty of gleaming wood.
- Cathedral of St. Paul – What began as the “temple on the prairie” is now a magnificent building completed around 1941 with a stunning interior.
Visit St. Paul on one of these Mississippi River cruises:
Upper Mississippi River Cruise: St. Louis – St.Paul
St. Louis to St. Paul
- 8 Nights
- July 4, 2025,July 11, 2025,July 18, 2025--
9 more dates available. - From $5,635
- American Serenade