St. Paul/Twin Cities Guidebook

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St. Paul/Twin Cities Guidebook

Food scene

Popular neighborhood destination for buffet style food and desserts. Just a 10 minute walk away.
70 locals recommend
Cafe Latte
850 Grand Ave
70 locals recommend
Popular neighborhood destination for buffet style food and desserts. Just a 10 minute walk away.
Nearby local dive cafe serving huge breakfasts and lunch. Only 3 blocks away.
9 locals recommend
The Uptowner Cafe on Grand
1100 Grand Ave
9 locals recommend
Nearby local dive cafe serving huge breakfasts and lunch. Only 3 blocks away.
Upscale dining for dinner and weekends. Check out the outdoor rooftop patio. Just 3 blocks away.
26 locals recommend
The Lexington
1096 Grand Ave
26 locals recommend
Upscale dining for dinner and weekends. Check out the outdoor rooftop patio. Just 3 blocks away.
Fun for brunch.
47 locals recommend
The Happy Gnome
498 Selby Ave
47 locals recommend
Fun for brunch.
Busy local spot for great vegetarian food.
28 locals recommend
J. Selby's
169 Victoria St
28 locals recommend
Busy local spot for great vegetarian food.
Smooth, creamy ice cream to be savored indoors or outdoors.
27 locals recommend
Grand Ole Creamery & Grand Pizza
750 Grand Ave
27 locals recommend
Smooth, creamy ice cream to be savored indoors or outdoors.
Indian food
11 locals recommend
India House
758 Grand Ave
11 locals recommend
Indian food
Pizza
29 locals recommend
Punch Pizza Grand Avenue
769 Grand Ave
29 locals recommend
Pizza
Friendly Irish pub located in a brand new building.
EMMETT'S Public House
701 Grand Ave
Friendly Irish pub located in a brand new building.
Russian
46 locals recommend
Moscow on the Hill
371 Selby Ave
46 locals recommend
Russian
Great outdoor patio dining. American, Wine Bars, Burgers
62 locals recommend
W. A. Frost and Company
374 Selby Ave
62 locals recommend
Great outdoor patio dining. American, Wine Bars, Burgers
Mediterranean
16 locals recommend
Shish
1668 Grand Ave
16 locals recommend
Mediterranean
Juice and Smoothie Bar by Macalester-Groveland area.
Jamba
1577 Grand Ave
Juice and Smoothie Bar by Macalester-Groveland area.
Sandwiches
Iron Ranger
1085 Grand Ave
Sandwiches
Only 3 blocks away.
22 locals recommend
Caribou Coffee
757 Grand Ave
22 locals recommend
Only 3 blocks away.
Also 3 blocks away and across the street from Caribou.
26 locals recommend
Starbucks
1062 Grand Ave
26 locals recommend
Also 3 blocks away and across the street from Caribou.
Another local favorite coffee, croissants and more spot, 10 minute walk.
20 locals recommend
Bread & Chocolate
867 Grand Ave
20 locals recommend
Another local favorite coffee, croissants and more spot, 10 minute walk.
Freshly baked breads.
Breadsmith
1579 Grand Ave
Freshly baked breads.
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Louisiana Cafe
613 Selby Ave
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Great Italian food and balcony seating overlooking St. Paul.
68 locals recommend
Cossetta
211 7th St W
68 locals recommend
Great Italian food and balcony seating overlooking St. Paul.
American cuisine located in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood.
40 locals recommend
Red Cow
393 Selby Ave
40 locals recommend
American cuisine located in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood.

Sightseeing

9 locals recommend
Governor's Residence
1006 Summit Ave
9 locals recommend
From furry animals, fish and foul--to flowering tropicals---a small bit of wonder, just a short drive north on Lexington Parkway.
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr
278 locals recommend
From furry animals, fish and foul--to flowering tropicals---a small bit of wonder, just a short drive north on Lexington Parkway.
95 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby Ave
95 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
875 Summit Ave
6 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
University of Saint Thomas
2115 Summit Ave
17 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Macalester College
1600 Grand Ave
16 locals recommend
New Soccer stadium in Saint Paul
47 locals recommend
Allianz Field
400 Snelling Ave N
47 locals recommend
New Soccer stadium in Saint Paul
8 locals recommend
St. Paul Curling Club
470 Selby Ave
8 locals recommend
Fun and educational activities for children
97 locals recommend
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street West
97 locals recommend
Fun and educational activities for children
Fun and educational museum for everyone!
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
235 locals recommend
Fun and educational museum for everyone!
345 Kellogg Blvd W Saint Paul, MN 55102 A great museum for all ages.
138 locals recommend
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd
138 locals recommend
345 Kellogg Blvd W Saint Paul, MN 55102 A great museum for all ages.
Water park and swimming
12 locals recommend
Como Regional Park Pool
1151 Wynne Ave
12 locals recommend
Water park and swimming
Walk this local lake.
16 locals recommend
Lake Como
16 locals recommend
Walk this local lake.
Free small zoo and free plant conservatory.
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr
278 locals recommend
Free small zoo and free plant conservatory.
Right up the road, a fun free zoo, beautiful conservatory and walkable lake.
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr
278 locals recommend
Right up the road, a fun free zoo, beautiful conservatory and walkable lake.
So much to see and enjoy here in downtown St. Paul.
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
235 locals recommend
So much to see and enjoy here in downtown St. Paul.
Summit Avenue, spanning 3+ miles long of 100 year old architecture. It's drivable, walkable, bike friendly and has a grass jogging path on the center island.
Summit - University
Summit Avenue, spanning 3+ miles long of 100 year old architecture. It's drivable, walkable, bike friendly and has a grass jogging path on the center island.

Shopping

Women's Clothing, Accessories, Shoe Stores
Atelier957
147 Grand Ave
Women's Clothing, Accessories, Shoe Stores
Women's clothing & Gifts
9 locals recommend
GoodThings
1082 Grand Ave
9 locals recommend
Women's clothing & Gifts
It is upcycled, reclaimed, primitive chic home decor.
Mama's Happy on Grand
1128 Grand Ave
It is upcycled, reclaimed, primitive chic home decor.
Children's books
Red Balloon Bookshop
891 Grand Avenue
Children's books
Kitchen and cooking
8 locals recommend
Cooks of Crocus Hill
324 Main St S
8 locals recommend
Kitchen and cooking
Jewelry, Jewelry Repair, Watch Repair
Charlemagne Fine Jewelry
1262 Grand Ave
Jewelry, Jewelry Repair, Watch Repair
Jewelry, Jewelry Repair
Gold'n Treasures
805 Grand Ave
Jewelry, Jewelry Repair
17 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
1040 Grand Ave
17 locals recommend
Tobacco
Stogies On Grand
961 Grand Ave
Tobacco
Pottery Barn
870 Grand Ave
177 locals recommend
Target
900 Nicollet Mall
177 locals recommend
Whether it's shopping, eating or just walking indoors, this place is expansive. It also has theaters, an amusement park and more.
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East Broadway
476 locals recommend
Whether it's shopping, eating or just walking indoors, this place is expansive. It also has theaters, an amusement park and more.

Live Music

Dive Bar with music
Half Time Rec
1013 Front Ave
Dive Bar with music
Irish pub with live music
12 locals recommend
Lucy Coffee Cafe
540 Fairview Ave N
12 locals recommend
Irish pub with live music
Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Music Venues
17 locals recommend
GREEN LANTERN COCKTAILS + MUSIC
229 6th St E
17 locals recommend
Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Music Venues
Bars, Music Venues, Gastropubs
37 locals recommend
Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Wabasha Street North
37 locals recommend
Bars, Music Venues, Gastropubs
Orchestral music
65 locals recommend
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington St
65 locals recommend
Orchestral music

Grocery Shopping

Kowalski's Market
8505 Valley Creek Rd
Organic foods
118 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1575 Selby Ave
118 locals recommend
Organic foods
Organic foods
75 locals recommend
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
622 Selby Ave
75 locals recommend
Organic foods
Fresh seafood shopping
Coastal Seafoods - St. Paul
286 Snelling Avenue South
Fresh seafood shopping
Only a few blocks away, stocked with a wide assortment of groceries. They open early, close late and are upscale.
Kowalski's Markets
Only a few blocks away, stocked with a wide assortment of groceries. They open early, close late and are upscale.

Work/business

The UPS Store
1041 Grand Ave
24 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
3033 27th Ave S
24 locals recommend
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
58 Snelling Ave S

Miscellaneous

Gas and convenience store on Grand Avenue and Milton Avenue
SuperAmerica #4419
925 Grand Ave
Gas and convenience store on Grand Avenue and Milton Avenue
Rent a car by the hour.
HOURCAR Hub
500 Dale St N
Rent a car by the hour.
Shoe repair
Georges Shoe & Leather Repair
672 Grand Ave
Shoe repair
Xcel Energy Center, Stadium and Arena 199 Kellogg Blvd W Saint Paul, MN 55102
132 locals recommend
Xcel Energy Center
199 W Kellogg Blvd
132 locals recommend
Xcel Energy Center, Stadium and Arena 199 Kellogg Blvd W Saint Paul, MN 55102
Cover photo was taken at the State Fair and my late husband loved it!
69 locals recommend
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave N
69 locals recommend
Cover photo was taken at the State Fair and my late husband loved it!