Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · River · Heritage · Zoo
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Saint Paul
Capital of bricks and stone, family museums and cliffs of Mississippi.
The discovery of Saint Paul revolves around Minnesota State Capitol, Cathedral of Saint Paul and Science Museum of Minnesota. The stay thus alternates between the big city, riverscapes, heritage and wildlife observation, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Minnesota State Capitol
- Cathedral of Saint Paul
- Science Museum of Minnesota
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Culture and heritage
Minnesota State Capitol
The Minnesota State Capitol dominates Saint Paul The visits highlight the government halls, the wall paintings and the golden quadruge on the facade, while offering a beautiful perspective on the capital from the steps.
Cathedral
Cathedral of Saint Paul
The Cathedral of Saint Paul occupies one of the most visible heights of the city, with a large dome and a nave with classical lines. Inside, chapels, stained glass and volumes of stone give a solemn breath, a few minutes from the capitol and the center of the city. Saint Paul.
Culture and heritage
Science Museum of Minnesota
The Science Museum of Minnesota combines dinosaurs, human body, Mississippi River, physical experiments and temporary exhibitions in a river-facing building. It is a particularly useful visit with children or in bad weather, because many devices manipulate themselves rather than look at themselves only.
Culture and heritage
Como Park Zoo
Como Park Zoo It combines animals, tropical greenhouses and walks around Lake Como in the same public complex. Between gorillas, giraffes, gardens under glass and nearby rides, the place works well for a relaxed exit, less monumental than the great museums of Saint Paul.
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