 Summit Lookout Park - Near downtown St. Paul by lkdahl | ST.PAUL tips and photos posted by real travelers and Minneapolis locals. • 30 Photos
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 by lkdahl
Work began in 1906 and the exterior was completed in 1915. Although, much work continued on the interior for years. The Cathedral of St. Paul is one of the largest cathedrals in the US. The exterior is made of granite and is topped a bronze dome.
Over time the bronze dome had become tarnished and had turned an algae green. A massive restoration process was completed in the 90's. Many craftman and artisans from all over the US and the world were brought in to complete this effort.
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James J. Hill was one the pivotal figures in pushing for a northern rail passage to the Pacific. The Great Northern Railroad, which today is known as Burlington Northern, became an industry leader with there rail links to the Pacific Northwest and Canada.
The rail route that Hill was successful in building is still used today. Amtrak runs a train from Chicago to Minneapolis to Seattle called appropriately enough the "Empire Builder". Leave a Comment Address: 240 Summit Ave, St. PaulPhone: 651-297-2555Directions: It is located a half block from the St. Paul Cathedral.Website: www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jjhh/
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Summit Lookout Park - Near
downtown St. Paul by lkdahl
The oldest part of the street begins near the Cathedral of St. Paul. The mansions here are immense victorian structures built for the powerful elite of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Here you will find the majestic Cathedral of St. Paul and the JJ Hill mansion, which overlooks downtown St. Paul.
As you head west on Summit Ave. , you will run into William Mitchell Law School and bit further the Governers mansion. A bit further as you cross Snelling Ave. you come upon Macalaster College. This is the college that Kofi Anan, the Secretary General of the UN graduated from.
About a mile further you will come to the University of St. Thomas, which in it's ever hungry growth has taken over several the mansions near it's campus to meet the demand for more buildings and land. From here it is only a few blocks until you run into the Mississippi River. Leave a Comment Address: Summit Avenue, St. PaulDirections: Street runs east from the Mississippi River to the Cathedral of St. Paul. About 1 mile south of Interstate 94.
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 by lkdahl
The lake is also a popular place for winter activities such as skating. The golf course near by is converted into a cross country ski area and is a popular sleding area as well.
Inside the Pavillion is a restaurant and coffee shop and is a popular place to get a bite to eat or a nice warm cup of cocoa after a day of walking or ice skating. Leave a Comment Address: Lexington Avenue on Como LakeDirections: 2 miles north of Ineterstate 94 on Lexington Ave. After crossing Como Avenue you will come to the Pavillion on the right.Website: www.comozooconservatory.org/
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 Science Museum of Minnesota by Jim_EliasonLeave a Comment Address: 120 West Kellogg BlvdPhone: (651) 221-9444Directions: Downtown St. paulWebsite: http://www.smm.org/
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We spent all day at this museum. The museum has three floors of exhibits ranging from the natural history of the Minneapolis - St. Paul area to how the body works (they have a real human heart to view) to how to transform energy - a real hands-on place.
We enjoyed it - actually the worst thing about the museum was the thousands of school kids that were swarming around.
We viewed the Omnitheatre IMAX show and the 3D theatre. You have to pay separately for each activity (museum, IMAX and 3D theatre). IMAX is always interesting (we saw Wolves), in this one the screen rolls down and envelopes you. On the otherhand, the 3D theatre was geared to children - my teens found it boring.
Bring your own snacks - a hamburger in the cafe costs $5. Leave a Comment Address: downtown St. Paul (120 W. Kellogg Blvd)Other Contact: Price in 2001 for the museum, Om
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 Como Park Conservatory by Redlats
In 2001, cost was $1 per person Leave a Comment Directions: In Como Park, St. Paul near the corner of Lexington Parkway and Como Ave.
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It's not a tourist place like the Minnisota zoo. It is a huge park that has something for everyone. Plus it's FREE!! Leave a Comment Directions: St.Paul Minnesota, just over the Mississippi river from Minneapolis.
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 Minnesota's Capitol Building by mcpangieLeave a Comment
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Extending nearly 5 miles, Summit Avenue is the longest remaining stretch of residential Victorian architecture in the United States.
Notable stately homes on Summit Avenue include the 1891 mansion of James J. Hill, founder of the Great Northern Railroad, Garrison Keillor’s house and Jesse Ventura’s governor’s mansion complete with the state of Minnesota carved in granite on the lawn. Leave a Comment
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