Leisure Travel

Area Attractions

Landmark Center (0 miles)

75 West Fifth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 292-3225

Built in 1902 and originally serving as the Federal Court House and Post Office for the Upper Midwest, the Landmark Center today serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and special events.

Bronze PEANUTS statues in Landmark Plaza

Landmark Plaza is the home to the tribute of Saint Paul’s native Charles Schulz, the creator of the PEANUTS comic strip and characters. You can see “life-size” bronze versions of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Schroeder, Sally and Linus.

Saint Paul Public Library (0 miles)

90 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-7073
Tours: (651) 266-7040

Free guided tours of Central Library offered every Friday.
One of the architectural treasures in Saint Paul and downtown’s new crown jewel, The St. Paul Public Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and honored as one of the state’s top preservation projects of 2002.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (0.1 miles)

345 Washington Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Box office: (651) 224-4222
Admin: (651) 282-3000

Ordway Center is the “crown jewel” of Saint Paul where audiences could see all the performing arts we have to offer. Home to exciting Broadway musicals and other unique theatrical presentations of the Ordway Center Theater Season, The Flint Hills International Children's Festival, the performing arts classroom series and teacher and student workshops, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Minnesota Opera.

Saint Paul RiverCentre (0.3 miles)

175 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-4800

Saint Paul RiverCentre is the upper Midwest's premier convention, special event and entertainment complex. From receptions to rallies, conferences to concerts, RiverCentre features 253,000 square feet of event space, a 27,100 square foot grand ballroom and 26 meeting rooms, is home to the historic Roy Wilkins Auditorium and offers spectacular views of the Mississippi River.

Xcel Energy Center (0.3 miles)

Saint Paul Arena Company (SPAC)
175 West Kellogg Boulevard, Suite 501
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-4800

A stunning, state-of-the-art sporting and entertainment arena, The Xcel Energy Center has a seating capacity of 19,000. Home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild hockey team and concerts by Grammy Award-winning artists, The Xcel Energy Center is a testament to the revitalization happening in downtown Saint Paul.

Minnesota History Center Museum (0.8 miles)

345 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 296-6126
(800) 657-3773

The Minnesota Historical Society’s History Center is an architectural masterpiece made of local Minnesota materials – Rockville granite and Winona limestone. The museum gives visitor’s a chance to explore Minnesota's past with exhibits that feature large-scale objects, hands-on experiences and multimedia presentations. The Library gives access to the vast collections related to Minnesota's rich heritage. Shop in the two museum stores and take a break at Café Minnesota, serving continental breakfast, weekday lunches, and Sunday brunch.

Minnesota State Capitol Building (1.4 miles)

75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
North of downtown, accessible from I-94 and I-35E.
(651) 296-2881

See the legislature in action in the historic House and Senate chambers. Original furnishings and vivid colors of the restored Senate, House, Supreme Court and Rathskeller Café add to your experience of this working masterpiece by acclaimed architect Cass Gilbert. Free guided tours begin on the hour until one hour before closing. Weather permitting, tour groups visit the Quadriga, or golden horses. Special events, tours and educational programs are available for modest fees throughout the year. Please call for more information.

Cathedral of Saint Paul (1.2 miles)

239 Selby Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 228-1766

The Mother Church of the Archdiocese, the Cathedral of Saint Paul is a landmark. The Cathedral reminds of the sacrifices made by the immigrants who settled in the area and how Minnesota's capital city got its name. It is a spiritual home for all, open seven days a week, almost 12 hours a day. The century-old Cathedral of Saint Paul is a landmark for all, with its 120-foot-diameter dome crown, the building is inspirational and awe-inspiring to all who enter.

Harriet Island Regional Park (1 mile)

Harriet Island, Saint Paul

It's our own 'island getaway,' and it's right in the heart of downtown Saint Paul. Thousands of picnics and special events have taken place in this historic park that was once a real island. But this year, the biggest party of them all is happening over the Fourth of July weekend - it's the Taste of Minnesota. Check out the history of Harriet Island.

Visit the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority event calendar for additional events.