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Landmark Center The Landmark Center is Saint Paul’s cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and special events, a historic landmark that we suggest all groups visit during their trip! Inside the Landmark Center, you will find the Saint Paul Visitor Information Center, Landmarket Gift Shop, Anita’s Cafe, and a handful of exhibits/galleries….

Guthrie Theater The Guthrie creates transformative theater experiences that ignite the imagination, stir the heart, open the mind and build community through the illumination of our common humanity. – Guthrie Theater Welcome to the Guthrie Theater, the Minneapolis landmark performing arts venue that specializes in theater performance, production, education, and professional training. The Guthrie Theater…

Rice Park Rice Park, located in downtown Saint Paul, is a popular local gathering place that features a gorgeous central fountain, popular winter festival, and ice rink across the street. There is also an onsite bandstand and fun sculptures of Peanuts characters throughout. There are several regular concerts, festivals, and events here, the biggest being…

Minnesota Museum of American Art Our mission is to explore American identities and experiences through art and creativity. – Minnesota Museum of American Art Located in this historic Pioneer Endicott building in downtown Saint Paul, the Minnesota Museum of American Art, or The M for short, is a fun, free, education-filled stop you can make…

Walker Art Center Internationally recognized as a leading arts venue, the Walker Art Center presents contemporary visual arts and design exhibitions; dance, theater, and music performances; and film screenings. Welcome to the Walker Art Center, the multidisciplinary contemporary art center located in Minneapolis’ Lowry Hill neighborhood. This acclaimed art venue features contemporary art in a…

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Explore, Observe, Discover. With a mission to inspire the public to value the presence of living things in our lives, the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is at the top of our list for conservation-friendly sites to visit in Minneapolis – Saint Paul. This zoo and conservatory site sees over…

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Since opening in 1988, the Garden has welcomed millions of visitors, showcasing works from the Walker Art Center’s renowned collections of modern and contemporary art in the setting of an urban park. Welcome to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the public greenspace near Walker Art Center that holds 60 sculptures by notable modern…

James J. Hill House The James J. Hill House in Saint Paul was built by railroad magnate James J. Hill in 1891. It is located near the cathedral of Saint Paul and offers tours, art exhibits, and special events regularly. James J. Hill is known for building the Great Northern Railway, something you will learn…

Bell Museum …see a glimpse of the diversity of life on Earth and throughout Minnesota, travel back in time to meet a woolly mammoth, and learn about University of Minnesota researchers imagining a better future. – Bell Museum Welcome to the Bell Museum, formerly known as the James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History. Located…

Hyland Hills Ski Area Welcome to the Hyland Hills Ski Area, the ski park known for some of the best snowmaking and grooming in the Midwest! Hyland Hills is located in Bloomington, just south of Minneapolis. It is one of three ski areas in the Twin Cities and is owned and operated by Three Rivers…

Minnehaha Park Welcome to Minnehaha Park, one of Minneapolis’s oldest and most popular public parks. This gorgeous 170-acre park is a part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and is home to Minnehaha Falls and the lower Minnehaha Creek. Explore what is considered to be ‘the most photographed site in Minnesota’, the park…

Minneapolis Institute of Art Inspiring wonder through the power of art. First founded in 1883 (built in 1915), the Minneapolis Institute of Art, or MIA, is home to over 90,000 works of art that represent 5,000 years of world history. This fine arts museum displays works ranging from real mummies to European master paintings. During…