Saint Paul has come up with some inexpensive ways for your group to see our city.  Mix these great attractions with a few from our other itineraries, to develop a tour with the perfect price for your group.

Suggested Activities:
 
Landmark Center
Across from beautiful Rice Park, the Landmark Center or the old Federal Courts Building, houses the court rooms that held trials for the likes of Ma Barker, Al “Creepy” Karpis, and others. The Building houses 5 galleries including the Schubert Club which houses a fine historic collection of keyboard and stringed musical instruments.  All of these great attractions are free and waiting to be seen!

The Cathedral of Saint Paul
The Cathedral sits majestically on the highest of Saint Paul’s five hills. Modeled after Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome and dedicated as a monument to the people of Saint Paul, the Cathedral welcomes visitors to walk inside and see the magnificent architecture or arrange for a guided group tour.   The Cathedral of Saint Paul is one of the largest cathedrals in the United States.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Building Tour
The Ordway joins the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Minnesota Opera, and the Schubert Club in a unique Arts Partnership and provides a home to its Arts Partners. Learn more about Ordway Center after your evening or matinee performance with a building tour. View of levels of the building including the Main Hall, McKnight Theatre, and up close views of both stages.

Mississippi River Visitor Center & Mississippi River Gallery
Located inside the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Visitor Center is staffed by rangers from the National Park Service who will share information about the 72-mile corridor called the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and offer tips on canoe trips, biking and hiking trails, and more. See exhibits about river biology, culture, and history. Don’t forgot to include a tour of the Mississippi River Gallery where you can tour an authentic towboat, see live Mississippi River fish in our aquarium and much more!

Vision of Peace Statue at Ramsey County Courthouse/City Hall
The building opened in 1932 and is an American Art Deco “Skyscraper Style” building.  The Art Deco emphasizes dramatic lighting, geometric progression of spaces, clean and crisp dramatic lines including light fixtures, stair railings, door handles, etc.   The building features 23 kinds of woods from 18 countries and marbles from all over the world.

Minnesota State Capitol
Visitors hear stories about the capitol's history, art and architecture and experience state government when the legislature is in session. They will see the government chambers and walk to the quadriga, the golden horses, on the roof of the capitol, weather permitting.

Como Zoo and Como Park Conservatory
This is a great attraction for groups! Como Zoo is home to lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, monkeys, etc. and is one of only a few zoos its size in the country that is FREE!  The conservatory is home to the beautiful Sunken Gardens, featuring seasonal flower displays year-round, along with many other exotic plants and gardens making this a must see anytime of the year.   

To book this tour or for more information and restaurant/accommodation recommendations please call:

Michael Hernandez, Group Sales Manager
Saint Paul Convention & Visitors Authority
(651) 265-4906
(800) 627-6101 ext. 4906
mhernandez@visitsaintpaul.com