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Saint Pa ul, M innesota
AG ED SIN CE
1854
historically sophisticated
VisitSaintPaul.com
A Renaissance City
Saint Paul – it’s been called the last city of the Ren • ais • sance;
east. This river town with a city vibe sits on
a renewal of life, vigor, interest,
the bluffs of the Mississippi River. With European etc.; rebirth; revival:
charm and a knack for preserving its past – the
city is to be enjoyed like a fine Scotch. With more
than $1.6 billion in new investment, we are calling
it a renaissance. You can just call us Saint Paul.
Fun Fact
The Twin Cities is
Attr actions & second only to New
York City in having
Catch a Show
Entertainment
more theatre seats
per capita in the Mickey’s Diner
United States. Xcel Energy Center
rdway Center for
O
Performing Arts
In Saint Paul, you’ll run out of time before you run out
Park Square Theatre
of things to do. The city boasts a collection of nationally
Penumbra Theatre
renowned attractions including the Science Museum of
Fitzgerald Theatre
Minnesota and the Cathedral of Saint Paul with many being
Roy Wilkins Auditorium
within walking distance of downtown hotels and restaurants.
From gangster history to the Mississippi River, Saint Paul Xcel Energy Center
Don’t leave
attractions will inspire, educate and leave you amazed. without visiting:
Wabasha Street Caves
Como Zoo
Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America Landmark Center
Mickey’s Diner
Padelford Riverboats
innesota History
M
Wabasha Street Caves Center
cience Museum
S
Como Zoo Heimie’s Haberdashery of Minnesota
innesota Children’s
M
Museum
ickelodeon Universe
N
at Mall of America
Heimie’s Haberdashery
Science Museum of Minnesota
Red Bull Crashed Ice at the Cathedral of Saint Paul
Hotels Saint Paul has a unique collection of hotels including more than
1,500 rooms at properties surrounding the convention complex and
an additional 5,500 rooms at properties just a short distance from
downtown. Nearly every property in downtown Saint Paul has invested
C on v e n t ion Ce n t er C ompl e x in their future and the city, including a $10 million overhaul at the
Embassy Suites and a multi-million dollar renovation of the former
Crowne Plaza that will become an InterContinental Hotel by the end
The award-winning complex of Xcel Energy Center, of 2014. A majority of the downtown properties are connected to the
Saint Paul RiverCentre and The Legendary Roy Wilkins 5.5 mile, temperature-controlled, skyway system linking visitors to
Auditorium continues to lead the way among premium restaurants, attractions and the convention center complex.
event venues. They continuously receive recognition
for being one of the first venues in the nation to offer
free wireless internet throughout the entire facility,
a five-star caterer, renowned customer service and
Downtown Saint Paul
a nationally award-winning sustainability program. Meeting
Hotel Name Rooms Space (sq ft)
Crowne Plaza 431 35,000
Known for being a leader in sustainability, these St. Paul Riverfront*
facilities are the first in the WORLD to achieve The Saint Paul Hotel 254 14,000
Green Globes certification. DoubleTree by Hilton 251 12,000
rivercentre.org/sustainability
St. Paul Downtown
Embassy Suites 208 5,284
Saint Paul
Saint Paul RiverCentre / Xcel Energy Holiday Inn 194 1,800
Roy Wilkins Auditorium: Center Arena: Saint Paul Downtown
Total sq ft: 239,052 Seat Capacity: 18,300 BEST WESTERN 126 6,532
Ballroom sq ft: 27,000 PLUS Kelly Inn
Meeting Rooms: 15 Hotel 340 37 12,679
TOTALS 1,501 87,295
* soon to be InterContinental Hotel
A r e a s of S a i n t P a u l
Saint Paul has a very clean, safe and walkable downtown. Besides that,
you’ll discover museums, theaters, restaurants and shops – all perched
on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Enjoy Saint Paul’s unique mix of
urban parks, historic architecture and friendly locals.
Within walking distance
ATTRACTIONS: HISTORICAL SITES: THEATRES:
1 - Candyland 13 - Alexander Ramsey House 23 - Bedlam Theatre
2 - Heimie’s Haberdashery 14 - G
eorge Latimer Central Library 24 - The Fitzgerald Theater
3 - Mississippi River Visitors Center 15 - J
ames J. Hill Event Center 25 - History Theatre
4 - Omnitheater 16 - Landmark Center 26 - Minnesota Centennial Showboat
5 - Padelford Riverboats 17 - Mickey’s Diner 27 - Ordway Center for
6 - St. Paul Farmers Market 18 - The Saint Paul Hotel the Performing Arts
19 - Union Depot 28 - Park Square Theatre
MUSEUMS:
7 - American Association of SPORTING VENUES PARKS:
Woodturners Gallery of Wood Art 20 - The Legendary 29 - Mears Park
8 - Minnesota Children’s Museum Roy Wilkins Auditorium 30 - Rice Park
9 - Minnesota History Center 21 - Lowertown Ballpark 31 - Kellogg Park
10 - M innesota Museum of American Art 22 - Xcel Energy Center 32 - Irvine Park
11 - S
chubert Club Museum 33 - Harriet Island
of Musical Instruments 34 - Raspberry Island
12 - Science Museum of Minnesota
5-10 Minutes 20+ mins
ATTRACTIONS Fort Snelling ATTRACTIONS:
Grand Avenue Shopping District Governor’s Mansion Como Town
Selby Avenue Shopping District 36 - James J. Hill House Como Zoo and Conservatory MAP KEY
Hmongtown Marketplace Julian H. Sleeper House Mall of America
WAYS OF TRAVEL:
Jackson Street Roundhouse 37 - Minnesota State Capitol Minnesota State Fairgrounds Highways
Model Train Museum 38 - Summit Avenue Raptor Center Roads
Segway Tours Rosedale Center Light Rail Transit
THEATRES:
St. Paul City Ballet (Green Line)
Steppingstone Theatre SPORTING VENUES:
Summit Brewing Company John Rose Oval Skyways
Penumbra Theatre
Wabasha Street Caves TCF Bank Stadium River
PARKS:
HISTORICAL SITES Target Field AREAS:
Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
35 - Cathedral of Saint Paul Target Center Downtown
Mounds Park
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s childhood home West End
VisitSaintPaul.com Lowertown
800.627.6101 Parks
info@visitsaintpaul.com
Historic ‘Hoods & Local Goods Lowertown
Voted one of America’s Top 10 up and coming
neighborhoods by USA Today, Lowertown is an
eclectic mix of artist lofts, Midwest modern cuisine,
Saint Paul is a collection of interwoven historic neighborhoods from the state’s largest farmers’ market and the Lowertown
which home grown celebrities have emerged and local products have been Ballpark for the St. Paul Saints.
born. From Lindsey Vonn to F. Scott Fitzgerald, Saint Paul is home to Local products,
household names in sports, entertainment and literary circles. Similarly, stores & people
Summit/Grand
products including Post-It Notes and the Pearson’s Nut Roll were created J.W. Hulme Leather
Saint Paul’s two most iconic parallel streets boast
at 100 year old companies in Saint Paul. Not to mention Target and Accessories
boutique shopping and locally inspired dining
Best Buy each opened their first stores in Minnesota’s capital city. Pearson’s Nut Roll
on Grand Avenue as well as the longest stretch of
Best Buy
preserved Victorian architecture in the United States
on Summit Avenue. Target
Garrison Keillor
Joe Mauer
West 7th Lindsey Vonn
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Saint Paul’s blue collar corridor is lined with
Charles M. Schulz
family owned restaurants and antique shops while
connecting visitors to the Xcel Energy Center as
a pre and post game hangout with seven bars
and restaurants near the arena.
Photo by Jim Ericson
Cathedral Hill
Home to the Cathedral of Saint Paul and
the James J. Hill House, the Cathedral Hill
neighborhood anchors Summit Avenue and is home
to some of Saint Paul’s most wealthy families.
Meet the Locals
Enjoy
cuisine from James Beard nominee Lenny Russo
19
brings the farm to table concept
to life at his Heartland Restaurant
while Summit Brewing founder
cultures Mark Stutrud has been brewing
around the the regionally iconic, Summit Extra
world within
Saint Paul’s
Pale Ale for nearly 30 years.
city limits
Lenny Russo Mark Stutrud
Cr aft Beer & Cuisine Uniquely Minnesotan Foods
Juicy Lucy, Walleye, Wild Rice, Hot Dish
Craft beer and culinary creations go hand in hand in Saint Paul where
award-winning chefs and locally brewed beer come together like the
confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi River. Enjoy everything from FUN FACT
locally grown grass fed beef to meals with Afghani and Nepali flare. Pair Nearly 40 craft
your meal with a Saint Paul brewed beer or a delicious wine from within breweries and
brewpubs
the region. You won’t go hungry or thirsty in Minnesota’s capital city. throughout the
Twin Cities.
Summit Brewing Company
Planes, Tr ains & Automobiles
R ely on our relationships
Get Here
Plane:
MSP
Complimentary services:
International • C
hecking availability for needed meeting
Airport space, hotel room blocks and rates
Train: • H
elping with a site inspection, a
Amtrak familiarization tour, as well as site selection
Automobile: • R
educing your meeting’s carbon footprint
Highways
I-94 and I-35 Take a Closer Look with cutting edge sustainability programs
• Securing a unique, historic venue in town
Bus:
Megabus • S
ecuring transportation and be
If you’re planning (or thinking of planning) a
Jefferson Lines assured you received the best price
meeting event in the Saint Paul/Minneapolis
area and want to save time and money, we’re • S
ecuring permits to rent out a
city park for a company breakfast
Get Around here to help. The Visit Saint Paul sales team
There are numerous ways to get to Saint Paul. All non-stop flights can make your job easier and it won’t cost you • P
roviding promotional materials to
Light Rail Transit: increase attendance at your meetings
into Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are four a dime extra. Whether your event is for 50 or
Green Line
hours or less from anywhere in the United States. Amtrak is now 50,000, all meeting planners are encouraged to
Ride Share: These are just a few of the things the sales
the primary tenant in the completely renovated Union Depot which Nice Ride rely on our relationships and utilize the many team at Visit Saint Paul can help you with
drew 8 million visitors a year in the late 1800’s. The Green Line as you plan your next meeting.
HourCar free services from Visit Saint Paul.
Metro Transit
connects visitors between Minneapolis and Saint Paul through the Uber
culturally diverse University Avenue corridor. Nice Ride – a bike
sharing program – will get you around town for a minimum daily We hope to inspire you to hold your next meeting in Saint Paul and we
fee along with the car share program, HourCar. encourage you to Rely on Our Relationships to make it the best event possible.
651.265.4936 | sales@visitsaintpaul.com | VisitSaintPaul.com
By The Numbers
2,900,000 Population 56.18 square miles of space
of Twin Cities Metro
26.2 Miles of Mississippi
290,770 Population Riverfront
of Saint Paul
19 Fortune 500 companies
170 Acres of Parks in Twin Cities
and green Space
14 Colleges and universities
155 Miles of bikeways
5 Miles of temperature
controlled skyways
VisitSaintPaul.com
800 .62 7.61 01
info@visitsaintpaul.com
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