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Much better than Minneapolis: Attractions of the Saintly City

Ask this member a question. LoveSt.Paul Former St. Paul newspaper reporter who's worked in St. Paul for 35 years
9 Jun 2006
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Top 10 things to do in St. Paul
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1. Minnesota State Capitol
http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/msc/
The Capitol was designed by Cass Gilbert and is one of the most spectacular capitols in the US.
2. Summit Avenue
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/rm_architecture_styles/article/0,1797,HGTV_36...
Summit Avenue is the most prestigious and beautiful street in the Twin Cities, maybe in the US.
3. Harriet Island
http://www.stpaul.gov/depts/parks/specialservices/Harriet_Island/
Accoss the river from downtown, Harriet Island is an oasis on the Mississippi River, with lots of summer events.
4. St. Paul Farmers Market
http://www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com/
If you're here on a Saturday morning in the summer, there's no better place to be. There's music, good coffee and pastries, and produce. Everything is grown within a 50-mile radius, and the delicacy of Minnesota vegetables is legendary.
5. Great restaurants on the West Side
http://www.districtdelsol.com/
The West Side of St. Paul, a short drive across the river, is home to great Mexican restaurants (Boca Chica, among others) and the El Burrito Mercado Mexican market.
6. Rice Park area, downtown St. Paul
http://www.pbase.com/harpeggio/rice_park__landmark_center
The area around Rice Park is a fabulous public space, bordered by the castle-like Landmark Center, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, the St. Paul Public Library and The St. Paul hotel. Life-size statues of F. Scott Fitzgerald and hockey coach Herb Brooks are nearby.
7. Grand Avenue
http://www.grandave.com/
Grand Avenue is the hip restaurant and shopping place in St. Paul. Wonderful restaurants, great shopping. The Lexington at Grand and Lexington is a classic St. Paul restaurant.
8. Great places to eat in St. Paul
http://twincities.citysearch.com/roundup/38074
St Paul has great restaurants. In addition to those listed at this Web site, try Osteria I Nonni in Lilydale, an Italian restaurant a short drive from downtown, and the Boca Chica, an authentic Mexican restaurant just across the Mississippi River from the Wabasha or Robert street bridges.
9. Science Museum of Minnesota
http://www.smm.org/
The Science Museum is a terrfic destination for people of all ages.
10. Minnesota Children's Museum
http://www.mcm.org/
The Minnesota Children's Museum is a great place to visit for children age 6 or under.