Saint Paul

Minnesota Children's Museum
10 W 7th St
+1 651 225-6001
$8.95, children under 1 are free. Free for everyone on the third Su of the month
M 9AM-4PM (Memorial Day to Labor Day), Tu-Th 9AM-4PM, F-Sa 9AM-8PM, Su 9AM-5PM
between Wabasha and St Peter

At Minnesota Children's Museum, kids will have a blast discovering an exciting, immersive world that arouses their curiosity, increases their understanding, and ignites an appreciation for learning. Each of the Museum's seven galleries is uniquely designed to provide a hands-on, stimulating environment for children six months to 10 years old. Roving "funstigators" engage kids in fun and interactive smart play as they blow bubbles, toss balls, play with finger puppets, and provide a variety of stimulating play experiences for children of all ages.

Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby Ave
+1 651 228-1766
Su-F 7AM-7PM, Sa 7AM-9PM
at Summit/John Ireland

Serves as co-cathedral for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis along with the Basilica of Saint Mary.

James J. Hill House
240 Summit Ave
+1 651 297-2555
$8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children 6-17, free for children under 6 years. If you just want to visit the art gallery, admission is only $2
The house is open W-Sa 10AM-3:30PM, Su 1PM-3:30PM. The art gallery is open W-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM
near the Saint Paul Cathedral

Tour the 1891 mansion of the famous railroad tycoon.

Grand Avenue

Runs parallel to Summit one block to the south. Noted for its multitudes of shops, although chain stores are increasing their presence at an alarming rate.

Minnesota State Capitol
75 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
+1 651 296-2881
General tours are free
M-F 9AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-3PM, Su 1PM-4PM

Groups of ten or more need to reserve tours two weeks in advance.

Summit Avenue

Noted for its historic mansions. This neighborhood is also remarkable in its connection to the writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was born in Saint Paul.

Landmark Center
75 W 5th St
+1 651 292-3233
M-W 8AM-5PM, Th 8AM-8PM, F 8AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM
between Market and Washington, across from Rice Park

Originally built as a post office and a federal courthouse, this historical building now houses galleries and exhibits.

Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
+1 651 221-9444
$13 adults, $10 children 4-12 and seniors 60+. Access to omnitheater and special exibitions will cost extra
M-Sa 9:30AM-9PM, Su 9:30AM-7PM
at Washington

The Science Museum overlooks the Mississippi River and has a permanent exhibit devoted to the river. The museum also has a dinosaur fossils gallery and an experiment gallery with various hands-on activities. The collections gallery includes several quack medical devices from the now-defunct Museum of Questionable Medical Devices.

Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd
+1 651 296-6126
at John Ireland
Jackson Street Roundhouse
193 Pennsylvania Ave E
+1 651 228-0263
W 10AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-4PM
between Jackson and Interstate 35E

An old railroad roundhouse where historic locomotives and rolling stock come for restoration and maintenance. Also offers train rides.

Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr
+1 651 487-8200
Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are free, but the zoo asks that visitors consider making a voluntary donation of $2 for an adult and $1 for a child
Oct-Mar 10AM-4PM daily, Apr-Sep 10AM-6PM daily. The zoo may occasionally close earlier