by Paula Jacobs

Created on: July 15, 2010

St. Paul has tourist attractions in the downtown area and there are also beautiful historic districts. Gray Lines Tours has been taking tourists and residents through downtown St. Paul and to some of the city’s oldest, most exclusive neighborhoods; for more than 90 years. Fort Snelling, the Governors Mansion, State Capitol building, Landmark Center and the Xcel Center are just a few of the historic places sight-seers get to see on the Gray Line tour bus.

There is a little bit of everything for everyone in Saint Paul, from dining to architectural history.  Visitors can tour the outdoors in Minnesota and enjoy the lakes, nature or Minnesota State park. There is rugged terrain for hikers, where they can see waterfalls and walk through forests. There are easy to walk nature trails and there are many other tours that are closer to the city lights. Go to ExploreMinnesota.com for more information. Contact Gray Line Minneapolis at 1-800-530-9686 for tour information and schedules.

Saint Paul Tours
 
* Landmark Center
Also known as the old Federal Courts Building, the court rooms held trials for Ma Barker, Al “Creepy” Karpis and other criminals. There are five galleries including a fine historic collection of keyboard and stringed musical instruments.  Free.

* Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Building Tour
Learn more about Ordway Center by taking an informative tour of the building; including the Main Hall, McKnight Theatre and up close views of the stages.

* Mississippi River Visitor Center & Mississippi River Gallery
The Visitor Center has rangers from the National Park Service who share information about the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Tour information and tips on canoe trips, biking and hiking trails, river biology, culture and history is available to visitors and residents.

* Vision of Peace Statue at Ramsey County Courthouse/City Hall
Opened in 1932, this is an American Art Deco “Skyscraper Style” building with dramatic lighting, clean and crisp lines, impressive stair railings, door handles, etc.   There are 23 different kinds of wood from 18 countries and marbles from all over the world.

* Minnesota State Capitol
The history of the Minnesota State Capitol, art and architecture can be discovered here. Visitors can experience state government when the legislature is in session, see the government chambers and walk to the roof of the capitol, weather permitting.

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