Discovering St. Paul, Minnesota

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: