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St. Paul Minnesota State Capitol 75 Constitution Avenue 651-296-3962 (recording) The Minnesota State Legislature is in session during the winter and spring, and many government offices are located here. Free tours begin daily on the hour, weekdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m, Saturdays 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Sundays 1-3 p.m.
Landmark Center 75 West 5th Street 651-292-3225 This architectural jewel is a former courthouse near the Mississippi River in downtown St. Paul. It houses many art organizations and displays, including the Minnesota Museum of Art, the Schubert Club Keyboard Collection, and a History Theatre. Its design is Roman Revival, or Richardsonian Romanesque. There is free outdoor ice skating by the Center in winter.
Minnesota History Center 345 Kellogg Blvd. West 651-296-6126 This center has exhibits and seminars on the history of Minnesota. New in 1992, the bookstore and library are open daily except Sunday. They are located near the St. Paul Cathedral (below) and within view of the capitol (above).
St. Paul Cathedral 239 Selby Ave W This cathedral was modeled after St. Peter's in Rome.
Summit Avenue Running west from St. Paul's Cathedral (from UNW) S on Snelling, past I-94 The Minnesota governor's mansion, the home of author F. Scott Fitzgerald, and many more fine historical homes line this avenue on a hill overlooking St. Paul and the Mississippi River. The restored mansion of an early railroad builder, James J. Hill, is open at 240 Summit Ave. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. A small general admission fee is required. Call 651-297-2555 for details.
Minnesota Museum of Art St. Peter at Kellogg Blvd. in the Landmark Center 651-292-4355 Closed Mondays. Admission free. A restaurant featuring fine Scandinavian and other international cuisine, The Deco, is in the Landmark Center's Jemne building.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory S on Snelling to Como Ave., go east This is a small zoo and pleasant conservatory surrounded by a large park, gardens (including Japanese Gardens), picnic grounds, a nearby lake (not for swimming), a public swimming pool, soccer fields, etc.
Science Museum of Minnesota & Omnitheater 120 West Kellogg Blvd. 651- 221-9444 This museum hosts permanent and changing exhibits featuring interactive learning activities and "three-dimensional" style theater on various historical and scientific topics. Exhibits include history of American Indians in Minnesota.
Theatres The Twin City area has more theatres per capita than any other city in the US. The third largest actors’ guild in the US is located here. Some places to call to find out about attending shows include the Guthrie Theater, Ordway Theater, and the State Theater. Visit http://twincitiestours.com/guide-book/music-theater-and-dance/theater/ for a full listing of Twin Cities theaters.
Rosedale Center 345 Rosedale Shopping Center #165, Roseville, MN 55113 A popular shopping mall close to campus, also featuring dining and entertainment options, including an AMC movie theater. Campus shuttle makes a few stops here during the week. |