Minneapolis/St. Paul

Attractions & Landmarks

Alexander Ramsey House

Well-preserved Victorian house

+1 651 296 8760 / +1 651 296 0100

265 Exchange Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

American Swedish Institute

Fairy Tale Castle

+1 612 871 4907

2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Ard Godfrey House

Since 1848

+1 612 870 8001 (Women's Club of Minneapolis)

50 University Avenue North East, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Bakken Library and Museum of Electricity in Life

Mystery and power of electricity

+1 612 926 3878

3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Basilica of St. Mary

Nation's first basilica

+1 612 333 1381

88 North 17th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Bell Museum of Natural History

Fascinating 3-dimensional displays

+1 612 624 7083

10 Church Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Cafesjian’s Carousel

Ride historic horses

+1 651 487 8200 / +1 651 489 4628

1245 Midway Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Canterbury Park

And DOWN the STRETCH they COME!

+1 952 445 7223

1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379

Cathedral Church of St. Mark

Huge English Gothic structure

+1 612 870 7800

519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Cathedral of St Paul

Spectacular Church on the Hill

+1 651 228 1766

239 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102

Central Presbyterian Church

Fostering Humanity

+1 651 224 4728

500 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101

Chain of Lakes, The

Five Scenic Lakes in a Row

+1 612 230 6400

Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Chester Fritz Auditorium

Encouraging performing arts

+1 701 777 3076 / +1 701 777 4090

University Avenue and Yale Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion (The)

Venue on Harriet Island

+1 651 292 7010

200 Drive Justus Ohage Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55125

Clifton E. French Regional Park

362-acre urban refuge

+1 763 559 8891

12615 County Road 9, Plymouth, MN 55441

Como Lakeside Pavilion

New life for an old favorite

+1 651 488 4920

1360 North Lexington Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Como Park Zoo

Animals in the city

+1 651 487 8200

1225 Estabrook D, St. Paul, MN 55103

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

360 scenic acres

+1 763 694 7790

10360 West River Road, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444

Depot Skating Rink

Historic setting for indoor ice rink

+1 612 375 1700

225 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Downtown Minneapolis

Going Downtown

+1 612 338 3807

Wshington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402

East Side Neighborhood Services Center

Charity Events

+1 612 781 6011

1700 Second Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Edinborough Park

Park in a dome

+1 952 832 6790

7700 York Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55435

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden

Peaceful, 14-acre sanctuary

+1 612 370 4903

1940 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55422

Falls of St. Anthony

Thunderous 32-foot Torrent of Cascading Water

+1 651 296 6126

6th Avenue Southeast and Main Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Fort Snelling State Park

1820s living history

+1 612 725 2389

101 Snelling Lake Road, St. Paul, MN 55111

Foshay Tower Museum

Dominated Skyline for 40 years

+1 612 215 3700

821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum

Contemporary Art

+1 612 625 9494

333 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Gibbs Museum of Pioneer & Dakotah Life

19th Century Life

+1 651 646 8629

2097 West Larpenteur Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55113

Gold Medal Park

Unique Public Park

+1 612 370 4900

115 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Grain Belt Brew House

Great architectural and cultural resource

+1 612 673 5095

1220 Marshall Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Harriet Island Regional Park

Historic Park

+1 651 292 7010

200 Drive Justus Ohage Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107

Hennepin County Government Center

Twin towers

+1 612 348 3000

401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415

IDS Center

Tallest building in the Twin Cities

+1 612 372 1660

80 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Indian Mounds Regional Park

A great view and fascinating history

+1 651 266 6400

10 Mounds Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55106

Jackson Street Roundhouse

Railroad history in Minnesota

+1 651 228 0263 x3105

193 Pennsylvania Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55130

James J. Hill House

Turn-of-the-century opulence

+1 651 297 2555

240 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102

John H Stevens House Museum

First permanent settler's dwelling

+1 612 722 2220

4901 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Julian H. Sleeper House

History beckons!

+1 651 225 1505

66 Saint Albans, St. Paul, MN 55105

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

Lovely urban refuge

+1 763 694 7754

4610 County Road 44, Minnetrista, MN 55331

Landmark Center

Lavish Victorian Architectural Masterpiece

+1 651 292 3228

75 West Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55102

Lock and Dam #1

Magnificent panoramic views

+1 612 742 2971

The Great River Rd and 50th St E, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Loft Literary Center, The

Nothing Else Like it

+1 612 215 2575

1011 Washington Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Loring Park

First city-owned park

+1 612 370 4929

1382 Willow Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden

Beauty and tranquility

+1 612 370 4900

4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN 55409

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park

A grand Victorian beauty

+1 651 487 8200

1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Midway Stadium

Where the Saints go marching in!

+1 651 644 6659

1771 Energy Park Drive, Staint Paul, MN 55108

Minneapolis Central Library

Open & Airy Design

+1 612 630 6000

300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Minneapolis City Hall

Old majestic structure

+1 612 673 3000

350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Get Arty

+1 612 874 3700

2501 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Minneapolis Grain Exchange

Polished design houses trade

+1 612 321 7101

400 South 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

More than 85,000 Pieces on Display

+1 612 870 3131

2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Unique display of art

+1 612 375 7622 / +1 612 375 7577

725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Minnehaha Park and Falls

Spectacular urban delight

+1 612 230 6400 (Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board)

4801 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Minnesota Center for Book Arts

"Books come alive"

+1 612 215 2520

1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Minnesota History Center

Panorama of state history

+1 651 296 6126 / +1 800 657 3773

345 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102

Minnesota Museum of American Art

Collection of 10,000 Art Pieces

+1 651 266 1030

50 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102

Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Step Back in Time

+1 952 445 7361

Three miles south of Shakopee Highway 169, Shakopee, MN 55379

Minnesota State Capitol

Stunning state capitol building

+1 651 296 2881

109 Aurora Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103

Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Fun Spot

+1 651 288 4400

1265 Snelling Avenue North, Falcon Heights, MN 55108-3099

Minnesota State High School

Great High School

+1 763 560 2262

2100 Freeway Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Minnesota Transportation Museum

Nostalgic rides around town

+1 651 228 0263 *3105

193 East Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55130

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Urban wildlife refuge

+1 952 854 5900

3815 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425

Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial

Honor the brave

+1 651 777 0686

50 Sherburne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103

Minnesota Zoo

Natural habitat is the emphasis

+1 952 432 9000 / +1 800 366 7811

13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124

Murphy's Landing

Immigrant settlement of the late 1800s

+1 763 694 7784

2187 East Highway 101, Shakopee, MN 55379

Mystic Lake Celebrity Palace

A mystic expereince

+1 952 445 9000 / +1800 262 7799

2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372

Noerenberg Memorial Gardens

Attractive & Urban

+1 763 559 6700

2840 N Shore Drive, WAYZATA, MN 55391

Oliver H Kelley Farm

1860s farm

+1 763 441 6896

15788 Kelly Farm Road, Elk River, MN 55330

Open Book

Literary heaven

+1 612 215 2650

1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Orchestra Hall

Nearly Perfect Acoustics

+1 612 371 5600

1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Oldest continuously used church

+1 612 379 2259

1 Lourdes Place, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Park at Mall of America (The)

Indoor Amusement

+1 952 883 8600

60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425

Pavek Museum of Broadcasting

Audio and visual history

+1 952 926 8198

3515 Raleigh Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Raceway Park

High-powered machines

+1 952 445 2257

6528 Highway 101 East, Shakopee, MN 55379

Ralph Engelstad Arena

Hockey rules!

+1 701 777 4167/ +1 701 777 4689

801 North Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Raptor Center, The

Wild Birds Nursed Back To Health

+1 612 624 4745

1920 Fitch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108

Rose Garden

Lovely oasis of rolling hills

+1 612 370 4900

4125 E Lake Harriet Pky, Minneapolis, MN 55409

Science Museum of Minnesota

Hands-On Discovery Center

+1 651 221 9444

120 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102

Sibley House Historic Site

Glimpse of the past

+1 651 452 1596

1357 Sibley Memorial Highway, St Paul, MN 55118

Skyway System

Second story span was revolutionary

+1 651 265 4900

Citywide, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

St. Paul Union Depot

Historic Landmark

+1 651 292 3233

214 East 4th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101

Stone Arch Bridge

The Great Bridge

+1 651 296 6126 / +1 800 749 5584

290 5th Street East, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Target Center

Where major events happen

+1 612 673 1300

600 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Temple Israel

Over a Century Old

+1 612 377 8680

2324 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Underwater Adventures

Saltwater and freshwater fish

+1 952 883 0202

120 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425

Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam

Panoramic view

+1 612 333 5336

1 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Valleyfair Amusement Park

Minnesota's premier amusement park

+1 952 445 6500

1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379

Varsity Theater

Versatile Varsity

+1 612 604 0222

1308 4th Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Walker Art Center

Top contemporary art museum

+1 612 375 7600

1750 Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Wayzata Depot

Early 20th century train station

+1 952 473 9595

402 East Lake Street, Wayzata, MN 55391

Wells Fargo Tower

Architectural masterpiece

+1 612 667 9378

90 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Williams Arena

University of Minnesota arena

+1 612 624 3514

1925 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

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