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Day Two - St. Paul

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Don’t miss the other twin city, St. Paul!

• Minnesota State Capitol
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. Built in 1905, the capitol building features stenciled ceilings, murals, marble and sculptures. Free guided tours given by the Minnesota Historical Society, begin on the hour until one hour before closing. Weather permitting, tour groups can visit the Quadriga, or golden horses. Special events, tours and educational programs are available for modest fees throughout the year.
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul; 651.296.2881

• Cathedral of St. Paul
Tour this relic of Saint Paul history, placed on the National Register of Historical Buildings in 1974. A classical Renaissance-style structure, this Cathedral dates back to 1915. The Cathedral of Saint Paul was actually the fourth Cathedral of Saint Paul; and was the dream of Archbishop John Ireland, who secured the site in 1904. The Archdiocese was growing and Ireland saw the need for a "great Cathedral" to replace the third Cathedral, which was 46 years old at the time and too small for the growing congregation.
It features a splendid interior of six chapels, imported marble columns, large statues of the four evangelists and beautiful rose windows. The Cathedral dominates the Saint Paul skyline and is situated on the highest point in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota.
239 Selby Ave., St. Paul; 651.228.1766
Free tours, call ahead.

• Science Museum of Minnesota
Considered Minnesota’s most popular museum, this exciting, hands-on museum offers exhibits, exhibitions (which change quarterly), an Omnitheater and a 3D Cinema. Visit with polar bears, explore the human bloodstream highway and take a boat trip down the Mississippi River at this interesting and innovative museum.
120 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul; 651.221.9444
COMBO TICKET (Exhibits, Omnitheater & 3D Cinema): $16.50/adults; $13.00/students; $12.50/child
Exhibits & Omnitheater: $13.50/adults; $10.50/students; $10.00/child
Exhibits & 3D Cinema: $12.50/adults; $10.00/students; $9.50/child

• St. Paul’s Grill
Located in the historic and posh St. Paul Hotel, the Grill is high energy. It's popular with the dressed-up pre-theater crowd, and a gathering spot for political powers-that-be. First-time visitors should peek inside the hotel's fancy lobby (circa 1910) before stepping into the dining room's moneyed atmosphere--mahogany woodwork, gleaming brass, booths topped with frosted-glass partitions and tables set with heavy linens. Service is casually competent and friendly, but since it’s always crowded, don’t forget to make your reservation ahead of time. Stick with the standard grill offerings and you won't be disappointed--nothing beats the succulent beef tenderloin with a side of the Grill's rich and creamy au gratin potatoes. Likewise, the signature bourbon pork chops are consistently good. The pepper-crusted tuna is an exciting, spicy flavor study. The humongous chocolate cake is truly a grand finale. Chefs seem to come and go, but the food is always stellar.
350 Market St, St. Paul; 651.224.7455

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