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What to See & Do in St. Paul

St. Paul has attractions and activities for a family on vacation, someone visiting for business, or a couple searching for romance. Amusement parks, museums, historic sites, shopping, fine dinging, and educational attractions including: The Science Museum of Minnesota, Historic Lowertown and the Valleyfair Family Amusement Park are all within minutes from anywhere in St. Paul. While you are here you can enjoy it all.

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The Minnesota Zoo - is situated on 500 acres in Dakota County. We finance our approximately $18 million budget through an annual appropriation from the state of Minnesota of $7.4 million and raise the balance through admissions, membership sales, concessions and other grants and donations. Our collection currently stands at about 2,300 animals, with 105 animals representing 15 species on the United States Endangered Species Act list. We are involved with national and international programs to breed and preserve these species.

Capital City Trolley - Downtown Saint Paul Historic, rubber-tired trolleys provide historical tours of downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, including Summit and Grand avenues, Irvine Park and all major downtown attractions and retail areas. Tours by reservation. $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older. Tours operate through October. Call for reservations, Mon-Fri 9 am to 3 pm. Trolleys are available for charter or group tours. (651) 223-5600

Farmers' Market - Minnesota-grown produce and agricultural products direct from the producer to the consumer. Seasonal offerings include: fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, cheese, organic products, perrenials, dried flowers, wild rice, maple syrup, jams, honey, meats, bakery items and much more. May�early Nov, Sat 6 am to 1 pm at 5th and Wall. Sun 8 am to 1 pm. Late Jun�Oct, Tue and Thu 10 am to 2 pm at Seventh Place Mall. 290 E 5th St, Saint Paul (651) 227-8101

The Minnesota Brewing Company - has long been associated with a quality brewing heritage. Originally the Cave Brewery, founded by Christopher Stahlmann in 1855, was strategically located to take advantage of an abundance of cool underground caves (necessary for German lagering, in the absence of electrical refrigeration), and an ample source of fresh water. In the late 1800's, when Minnesota had 112 breweries, Cave Brewery Beer grew to become the best seller in the entire state, and caught on in the neighboring states, as well. In 1897, the Stahlmann family sold the Cave Brewery to the St. Paul Brewing Company, which operated until 1900, when the Brewery was sold to Jacob Schmidt, who again renamed it as the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company ("Schmidt"). (651) 228-9173

The Padelford Packet Boat Co., Inc. - offers daily public excursions at 12-noon and 2 p.m. in June, July, and August, and at 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in May and September. Fall color cruises are available in October. Padelford Packet Boat Co., Inc. also provides public lunch and dinner cruises, school field trips, and private charters. The four Padelford excursion and charter vessels operate from Boom Island in Minneapolis and Harriet Island in St. Paul. (651) 227-1100

RiverCentre - is Saint Paul's state-of-the-art convention, special event, and entertainment complex. From lavish banquets to well-orchestrated meetings, tradeshows, and conventions, RiverCentre will turn your grandest ideas into an extraordinary event. Stately brick and light-colored woodwork give RiverCentre a warm and welcoming feeling. Images of the Mississippi River, Saint Paul history, and Minnesota culture adorn the rotunda, and the sparkle of etched glass inspires awe at every turn.

Underwater Adventures - With a daily "Fishing Permit" to Underwater Adventures, you can: Take a stroll through Minnesota's Northwoods Visit an angler's paradise in Fisherman's Hollow Discover what lurks in the depths of The Mighty Mississippi Come face-to-face with dozens of sharks in Shark Cove Experience and explosion of color in Rainbow Reef See a parade of exotic animals in the Seven Seas Gallery Take a submarine ride, touch a living shark or stingray and grab a snack at Starfish Beach

Valleyfair Family Amusement Park -One Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee (612) 445-7600 90-acre family amusement park features more than 75 rides and attractions. Admission includes all rides, entertainment, attractions and the waterpark. Open May through September.