Guidebook for St Paul
Everything Else
Fancy coffee, check. Asian, check. Chipotle, check. Sandwiches galore, check. Ice cream, check. Quirky local grill/pubs/bakery, check. Burgers, check.
Highland Village Center
2128 Ford PkwyFancy coffee, check. Asian, check. Chipotle, check. Sandwiches galore, check. Ice cream, check. Quirky local grill/pubs/bakery, check. Burgers, check.
Parks & Nature
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrWaterfalls, hiking trails, music, food, flowers, shade
Walk Pike Island to see where the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers meet. Learn about the sacred significance and painful past of this place for the Dakota nation. See deer herds and wild turkey flocks.
39 locals recommend
Fort Snelling State Park
101 Hwy 55Walk Pike Island to see where the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers meet. Learn about the sacred significance and painful past of this place for the Dakota nation. See deer herds and wild turkey flocks.
Stone Arch Bridge and all the associated history related to the milling industry (Mill City Museum!), plus the Guthrie Theatre, The Open Book (with Books Arts, The Loft, and more), and other cool food and nightlife.
18 locals recommend
Saint Anthony Falls
Stone Arch Bridge and all the associated history related to the milling industry (Mill City Museum!), plus the Guthrie Theatre, The Open Book (with Books Arts, The Loft, and more), and other cool food and nightlife.
Walk along the Mississippi River from the North Gate to the South Gate (at Prior and Miss. River Blvd) either at the top of the gorge or down by the riverside from the house for a full 3-4 mile hike.
Hidden Falls Regional Park - North Gate
1313 Hidden Falls DriveWalk along the Mississippi River from the North Gate to the South Gate (at Prior and Miss. River Blvd) either at the top of the gorge or down by the riverside from the house for a full 3-4 mile hike.
Entertainment & Activities
Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave SCool 70's décor. Second run shows, $3/person.
Getting Around
Three blocks from my house, you can pickup the Metro Transit bus 54 and head north to downtown St. Paul to attend a game or concert at the X, show at the Ordway, or catch some live music at the Amsterdam Bar. Head south to visit the Mall of America or catch your plane.
Sibley Plaza
2401 7th St WThree blocks from my house, you can pickup the Metro Transit bus 54 and head north to downtown St. Paul to attend a game or concert at the X, show at the Ordway, or catch some live music at the Amsterdam Bar. Head south to visit the Mall of America or catch your plane.
Arts & Culture
MSP's modern art museum. The Sculpture Garden is being renovated this summer (2016) so alas, there is no Spoonbridge and Cherry to see, but the Walker is a great place to have your boundaries stretched. Thursday evenings are free, thanks to Target.
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlMSP's modern art museum. The Sculpture Garden is being renovated this summer (2016) so alas, there is no Spoonbridge and Cherry to see, but the Walker is a great place to have your boundaries stretched. Thursday evenings are free, thanks to Target.
Essentials
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
622 Selby AveMy coop of choice.
Lunds & Byerlys Highland Park
2170 Ford PkwyThere's a bit of road construction happening in this area in the summer of 2016, but if you're a die-hard Trader Joe's fan ...
82 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4270 W 78th StThere's a bit of road construction happening in this area in the summer of 2016, but if you're a die-hard Trader Joe's fan ...
Food Scene
Caribou Coffee
757 Grand AveClosest full service coffee place.
Starbucks
1062 Grand AveIf you prefer the competition for national chain ...
A place where the coffee is brewed one cup at a time with possibly a picture in the foam ...
16 locals recommend
Quixotic Coffee
769 Cleveland Ave SA place where the coffee is brewed one cup at a time with possibly a picture in the foam ...
A place for your traditional American eaters and someone who wants some curry from Kathmandu.
6 locals recommend
Highland Cafe & Bakery
2012 Ford PkwyA place for your traditional American eaters and someone who wants some curry from Kathmandu.
Not to be confused with the more traditional Highland Cafe (but see its listing for its twist), the Highland Grill has great food with a twist.
21 locals recommend
Highland Grill
771 Cleveland Ave SNot to be confused with the more traditional Highland Cafe (but see its listing for its twist), the Highland Grill has great food with a twist.