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2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 888-MIA-ARTS (642-2787)
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This fine art gallery is truly one of the country’s best museums. Patrons can leisurely stroll among some of the institute’s 100,000 pieces, which include works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt. And, best of all, admission to the MIA is completely free.
Minneapolis Warehouse District
North First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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This site is a great introduction to the revitalized Minneapolis warehouse district, which comes alive every night with numerous entertainment and dining options.
Minnesota Children’s Museum
10 West Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-225-6000
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Dedicated to kids 1- 100, the Minnesota Children’s Museum is a favorite stop in St. Paul. Pint-sized imaginations will have plenty of stimulation, and the museum’s variety of exhibits is constantly refreshed to keep youngsters coming back.
Minnesota Historical Society
345 W. Kellogg Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55102-1906
Phone: 651-296-6126
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The MNHS manages several historic sites throughout Minneapolis & St. Paul, including the James J. Hill House, Historic Fort Snelling, and the Mill City Museum.
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Constitution Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-296-2881
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The Minnesota State Capitol Building celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2005.This imposing structure’s unsupported 223-foot marble dome is the largest of its kind in the world, and the gilded Quadriga statue at the base of the dome is the visual focal point of the entire building.
Intersection of Main St. SE & Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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A small island in the middle of the Mississippi River near the Stone Arch Bridge, Nicollet Island features horse-drawn carriage rides, historical buildings, and the charming Nicollet Island Inn.
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-224-4222
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The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts offers the best in Broadway style entertainment on two separate stages, a 1,900 seat main hall, and the more intimate McKnight Theater. Shows feature both national tours & locally staged productions.
Padelford Riverboat Tours
Harriet Island
St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 800-543-3908
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Among the favorites in St. Paul are the Padelford riverboats, docked on the shoreline at Harriet Island. This small fleet of riverboats has been open for business since 1969. Passengers aboard ship get a taste of what it must have been like to ride the steamships up and down the river in the age of Mark Twain.
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 800-221-9444
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Inside the museum, eight acres of Interactive displays, fascinating exhibits, and an IMAX theater combine to bring the natural world to life for young and old alike. Outside, visitors can get one of the best views in St. Paul, and they can even watch the launch of one of the riverboats from Harriet Island.
St. Anthony Falls
East of Downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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This only waterfall on the Mississippi River became the birthplace of the Twin Cities when Father Louis Hennepin first laid eyes on this site in 1680. Highlights around the falls include a two-mile self-guided tour and a visitors’ center. The falls are the focal point for the entire revitalized Riverfront district.