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

cancanwonderland_stpaul — Can Can Wonderland

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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

fb_apostlesupperclub_stpaulmn — Apostle Supper Club. 60's nostalgic Hip and Cool spot at 253 Kellogg Blvd

fb_stpaulbrewing_mn — St. Paul Brewing - an eclectic and casual hangout at 688 Minnehaha Ave East

fb_wafrostco_stpaul_mn — W.A. Frost Co. - cozy and historic, a great place to dine outdoors under the lights or inside all warm and cozy. 374 Selby Ave

fb_stpaul_mn_waldmannbrewery — Waldmann Brewery - an historic old brewery with an updated modern style. 445 Smith Ave

fb_dockandpaddle_stpaul_mn — Dock & Paddle - dine by the lake at Como Zoo and Conservatory for great views in a casual atmosphere. 1360 Lexington Parkway N

fb_bangbrewing_saintpaulmn — Bang Brewing - dine among the flowers next to a giant silo at this organic brewery. 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.