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2605 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-332-6620
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An Uptown institution for nearly half a century is the Brave New Workshop, Minnesota’s most famous improvisational troupe. Founded in 1958, the Brave New Workshop offers nightly performances with Saturday Night Live type topical sketches served up with a heavy dose of Minnesota humor.
Cathedral of St. Paul
239 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651- 228-1766
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One of the Twin Cities most famous landmarks, the Cathedral of St. Paul was completed in 1915 and it took another 40 years to perfect its breathtaking interior. A recent $35 million restoration project has returned the cathedral’s exterior to its former glory and inside, guided tours are available three time a week.
F. Scott Fitzgerald Boyhood Home
599 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
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This unassuming little townhouse was the boyhood home of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, who lived at several different addresses in the city. But perhaps it was here on Summit Avenue that he most felt the longing for wealth and privilege that he would come to chronicle inThe Great Gatsby. The home is not open to the public, but a plaque commemorating Fitzgerald’s time at the home is outside.
Fitzgerald Theater
10 East Exchange Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-290-1200
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Those of a cultural bent may want to take in either the Friday night rehearsal or a Saturday evening broadcast of Garrison Keillor’s popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion. In addition, the Fitzgerald hosts a strong line-up of performances throughout the week.
Guthrie Theater
818 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-377-2224
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A short walk down the riverbank from the Mill City Museum is the new home of the acclaimed Guthrie Theater, one of the country’s premier regional theaters. Founded by noted British director Sir Tyrone Guthrie, this repertory company has made its reputation on both classical and modern productions.
At Highway 5 & 55
Saint Paul, MN 55111
Phone: 612-726-1171
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This outpost was a vital part of the U.S. expansion after the Louisiana Purchase. Today, the sights and sounds of those days are still alive at Ft. Snelling. Costumed performers are on hand on a daily basis, re-enacting a typical day in the life of the fort. It's a history lesson that few people ever forget.
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-297-2555
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A drive along St. Paul’s historic Summit Avenue shows what a combination of power and ego could build. One of the most remarkable of these 19th century mansions is the James J. Hill House. This 36,000 square foot sandstone home was completed in 1891 and at the time it was the biggest and most expensive house in the entire Midwest.
Landmark Center
75 West Fifth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-292-3233
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This imposing structure looks over Rice Park in the heart of downtown’s cultural quarter. Built in 1906, the building began life as a Federal Courthouse, and was the site of the prosecution of some of St. Paul’s most notorious Jazz Age gangsters. It now is a popular spot for weddings and special events, and its lovely atrium is one of the city’s gems of design.
Mill City Museum
704 South Second Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-341-7555
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Fashioned out of the ruins of an 18th Century flour mill, this museum transports visitors back to the days when the milling industry drove the engine of commerce for the entire region. Highlights include interactive displays and exhibits, plus a nine-story working grain elevator.