Guidebook for Saint Paul
Drinks & Nightlife
Turf Club
1601 University Ave WConsistently one of the best small music venues in the Twin Cities.
The acoustics, the acoustics! We cannot say enough about this newly restored theater.
18 locals recommend
Palace Theatre
17 W 7th PlThe acoustics, the acoustics! We cannot say enough about this newly restored theater.
Sweeney's Saloon
96 Dale St NCome for the beer, stay for the fries. An iconic St. Paul bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Catch one of Chris Thiele's shows at the Fitz and you'll leave St. Paul happy.
24 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Theater
10 E Exchange StCatch one of Chris Thiele's shows at the Fitz and you'll leave St. Paul happy.
Play indoor mini-golf in an installation art extravaganza. Enjoy an adult milkshake and cut loose.
88 locals recommend
Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave NPlay indoor mini-golf in an installation art extravaganza. Enjoy an adult milkshake and cut loose.
Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trail Head
4801 Johnny Cake Ridge RdYear round mountain biking for every level.
Arts & Culture
Both permanent and changing exhibits that focus on Minnesota's rich and diverse history.
138 locals recommend
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg BlvdBoth permanent and changing exhibits that focus on Minnesota's rich and diverse history.
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdIt's one of the best science museums in the country.
What a sweet little museum and the Christmas market is so fun in the winter.
104 locals recommend
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park AveWhat a sweet little museum and the Christmas market is so fun in the winter.
Children's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave SOne of the country's premier children's theaters.
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StYou can't come to the Twin Cities without stopping by the newly renovated Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlYou can't come to the Twin Cities without stopping by the newly renovated Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Parks & Nature
Enjoy the limestone cliffs or rent a kayak for a day. There's no shortage of stuff to do at this awesome park.
39 locals recommend
Interstate State Park
307 Milltown RdEnjoy the limestone cliffs or rent a kayak for a day. There's no shortage of stuff to do at this awesome park.
Walk near the falls and enjoy a fish sandwich at Sea Salt in the summer. Or awe at the frozen falls in the winter. This park is beautiful year-round.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrWalk near the falls and enjoy a fish sandwich at Sea Salt in the summer. Or awe at the frozen falls in the winter. This park is beautiful year-round.
Afton State Park
6959 Peller Ave SAnother local treasure.
Shopping
One of the best curated gift shops we've ever found. And it's right around the corner!
74 locals recommend
Patina
1009 W Franklin AveOne of the best curated gift shops we've ever found. And it's right around the corner!
You must, must go to all of these vintage stores around the corner. Pop through the Mall of St. Paul while you're waiting for your table at the Blue Door.
6 locals recommend
The Mall of St Paul
1817 Selby AveYou must, must go to all of these vintage stores around the corner. Pop through the Mall of St. Paul while you're waiting for your table at the Blue Door.
Primp
618 Selby AveThe masters of cheap chic fashion.
BlackBlue
614 Selby AveOh how my husband would love to routinely shop at this place.
Cooks of Crocus Hill
324 Main St SThe original. A home chef's dream.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1575 Selby AveThis brand new store is right up the block from Hygge Haus.
Target
900 Nicollet MallThis newly renovated Target is sometimes my zen place.
Buy your wine and beer here. It's a bargain. We also love their French Guyere and Ham tartes and the manchego cheese.
82 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4270 W 78th StBuy your wine and beer here. It's a bargain. We also love their French Guyere and Ham tartes and the manchego cheese.