- Our list of the best things to do in St. Paul, Minnesota, features the top 300 nearby activities — including 116 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- St. Paul, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of St. Paul, MN , followed by 265 popular activities in nearby cities, including Minneapolis, Stillwater, Burnsville, Hastings, Bloomington, Hudson, Minnetonka, Shakopee, River Falls, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Prior Lake, Lakeville, Andover, Wayzata, Forest Lake, Eagan, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Edina, Plymouth, White Bear Lake, Apple Valley, Brooklyn Park, Woodbury, Coon Rapids, Savage, Cannon Falls, St. Louis Park, Cottage Grove, West St. Paul, Oakdale and Brooklyn Center
Showing 11-20 of
396
0.0 Miles
Experienced art instructors lead courses that teach students how to cut glass and build their own unique designs
0.3 Miles
A converted railway bed, Gateway Trail, features 18-miles of multi use trails just outside of the twin cities. Bikers, hikers, even the occasional horseback rider enjoy the paved trail and the picturesque lands it passes through.
3.6 Miles
Built in 1914, Cafesjian's Carousel has 68 hand carved horses and 3 hand carved chariots. The 30 ton carousel also has a Wurlitzer 153 band organ that mimics the sounds of the cello, violin, flute, trombone, and trumpet.
0.5 Miles
The oldest surviving theater in St. Paul, the Fitzgerald Theater hosts A Prairie Home Companion. The 1,000 seat theater also hosts other events, including live comedy shows and musical acts.
1.2 Miles
Year round trips are provided by the St. Paul Gangster Tour that lasts for roughly two hours. Visitors are able to see the sights where the gangsters of the city used to live, party, and execute their most notorious crimes.
0.6 Miles
97%
39 votes
193 Pennsylvania Ave East, St. Paul, MN 55101
MoreLess Info
Formerly a steam room engine maintenance facility for the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse uses exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the railway. Highlights include a roundhouse turntable and vintage steam engines.
0.5 Miles
Kids and adults enjoy visiting the Minnesota Children's Museum in Saint Paul. The Museum invites children to play, explore, touch, smell, manipulate and otherwise participate in each exhibit. It is particularly popular with toddlers and very young children.
1.3 Miles
Shoppers come to Saint Paul's Grand Avenue in droves, attracted by its numerous shops, restaurants, coffee houses and other establishments. Grand Avenue is one of the most important commercial districts in Minnesota.
5.7 Miles
A former Federal Court House and Post Office, the Landmark Center is now a cultural center that hosts a variety of events, including dance theater, music, public forums, and exhibitions. The center is on the National Register of Historic Places.
7.0 Miles
Outdoor enthusiasts love visiting Fort Snelling State Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park features great fishing spots, shady picnic areas, hiking trails and bike paths. The park is open daily, but overnight camping is not allowed.
1.2 Miles
Comprised of 12,000 square feet within an underground cave system, the Wabasha Street Caves is a unique facility that is available for private events. The caves have been fitted with stucco ceilings, tile floors, a 60 foot bar, meeting rooms, and dining spaces.