ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

You may think that St. Paul is simply the smaller of the Twin Cities, but in reality, its smaller size allows it to be much more interesting than Minneapolis. As the capital of Minnesota, St. Paul offers a wider variety of attractions as well as a much more satisfying baseball experience.

Located on the eastern side of the Mississippi, St. Paul has still retained a lot of its historical feel when compared to its larger neighbor. Along the river, three Qwest buildings demonstrate the advancement of architectural design. Take some time to walk around the downtown core and see the older buildings, particularly the Landmark Building which contains the Minnesota Museum of American Art. 

The capitol building is also worth some time; if you are lucky you will even run into Governor Jesse Ventura. At the top of Constitution Avenue, the front of the building affords a nice view of downtown and the St. Paul Cathedral. The inside of the building is also extremely interesting for architecture buffs as well as political junkies who can watch the house or senate proceedings. Take one of the free tours offered on the hour for more detailed information.

Como Park contains a free zoo as well as a conservatory, and the State Fair takes place every year in St. Paul. We may describe St. Paul as a minor league city on our site, but it is definitely not. The NHL's Minnesota Wild play out of St. Paul's Exel Center, and even the Saints attract over 6,000 fans per game, about as many as the Montreal Expos.

If you are making a tour of ballparks and the Metrodome is on your list, check if the Saints are in town and spend at least a day in St. Paul as well.