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St. Paul and its neighbor Minneapolis are the "twin cities" of the northern state of Minnesota, just south of Canada. Proud of its status as a big city with small town charm, maintaining family values is deemed as important as preserving its historical heritage. Art, museums, railroad memorabilia and some of the finest Victorian buildings in America make this city a fascinating experience for history enthusiasts.

Visitors are asked to leave modern life behind and journey back to the nineteenth century at Fort Snelling, once the last outpost in the "northern wilderness" and now an authentically restored territory town. Downtown, at Wabasha Street Caves, gangster days are remembered where historical tours take place alongside the hands-on experience of cabaret workshops and evening big band concerts.

St. Paul Attractions

The Cathedral of St. Paul
239 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
Tel: +1 651 228 1766

Designed by French architect Emmanuel Masqueray, the first services were held at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in 1915. This classical Renaissance style cathedral is a must-see for every visiter to Saint Paul.


Landmark Center
75 5th Street West, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
Tel: +1 651 292 3233

Landmark Center was built in 1902 and originally served as the Federal Court House and Post Office for the Upper Midwest. Today, it is a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums and special events.


Fort Snelling
Fort Snelling Historic Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55111
Tel: +1 651 726 1171

Built on a commanding bluff above the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, Fort Snelling was once the last United States outpost in the "northern wilderness" and the hub of frontier commerce and administration in the upper Midwest. Now, the restored fort opens its gates to welcome the public to the 19th century frontier life. Talk with soldiers, Dakota traders, a blacksmith at his forge, a carpenter in his shop, or a surgeon at the post hospital. Servants, cooks, officers, and storekeepers are eager to share their stories with you.


State Capitol
75 Constitution Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Tel: +1 651 296 3962

Architect Cass Gilbert created this wonderful building that is full of soaring domes, monumental arches, columns and statues, and symbolic murals. The Supreme Court hears cases in the historic chambers and the galleries and legislative hearings are open to the public.