Guidebook for Saint Paul
Food Scene
Taqueria Los Paisanos
825 E 7th StGreat authentic Mexican food. Cheap. And close.
Swede Hollow Cafe
725 E 7th StGreat coffee and sandwiches with an excellent patio.
Tavern providing gourmet American fare, local brews, wine & cocktails in stylish, vintage quarters.
12 locals recommend
Ward 6 Food & Drink
858 Payne AveTavern providing gourmet American fare, local brews, wine & cocktails in stylish, vintage quarters.
Burger King
3200 N Washington AveYep. It's a burger king. You know what it's about.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Wabasha Street NorthSaint Paul Brewing
688 Minnehaha Ave EGreat brews and the best patio on the east side.
Hangout with elevated pub grub, TVs & a wide range of rotating beers on tap, including craft brews.
14 locals recommend
The Bulldog Lowertown
237 6th St EHangout with elevated pub grub, TVs & a wide range of rotating beers on tap, including craft brews.
Parks & Nature
The native american burial mounds here overlook the river with stunning views of both twin cities skylines visible on the clear day. Great spot for photographers.
Mounds Park
240-278 Commercial StThe native american burial mounds here overlook the river with stunning views of both twin cities skylines visible on the clear day. Great spot for photographers.
Located on a converted rail-trail, the Gateway State Trail offers 18 miles of paved trail for non-motorized use. The trail begins in the city of St. Paul, travels northeast through the cities of Maplewood, North St. Paul, and Oakdale, through Washington County, and ends at Pine Point Regional Park, just four miles northwest of the city of Stillwater. It is generally level and wheelchair accessible.
6 locals recommend
Gateway State Trail
Gateway State TrailLocated on a converted rail-trail, the Gateway State Trail offers 18 miles of paved trail for non-motorized use. The trail begins in the city of St. Paul, travels northeast through the cities of Maplewood, North St. Paul, and Oakdale, through Washington County, and ends at Pine Point Regional Park, just four miles northwest of the city of Stillwater. It is generally level and wheelchair accessible.
The location of a bustling immigrant community up until the late 1950s, Swede Hollow Park is enjoyed by many residents looking for a green escape in an urban setting. The park's valleys create a distinct feeling of wilderness in conjunction with a bisecting stream that lightly fills the impressive silence and serenity afforded by the environment.
6 locals recommend
Swede Hollow Park
665 Greenbrier StThe location of a bustling immigrant community up until the late 1950s, Swede Hollow Park is enjoyed by many residents looking for a green escape in an urban setting. The park's valleys create a distinct feeling of wilderness in conjunction with a bisecting stream that lightly fills the impressive silence and serenity afforded by the environment.
This beautiful sanctuary is just east of downtown Saint Paul. Surrounded by busy highways and railroads there is no access to the Mississippi River. Ongoing restoration programs is converting this once heavily polluted landscape into a haven for birds and other wildlife.
6 locals recommend
Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
4th Street EastThis beautiful sanctuary is just east of downtown Saint Paul. Surrounded by busy highways and railroads there is no access to the Mississippi River. Ongoing restoration programs is converting this once heavily polluted landscape into a haven for birds and other wildlife.
Essentials
Natural food co-op is steps away. Organic groceries, produce, meats and a deli.
75 locals recommend
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
622 Selby AveNatural food co-op is steps away. Organic groceries, produce, meats and a deli.
Getting Around
Union Depot station
240 E Kellogg BlvdEntertainment & Activities
CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints and Hamline University Pipers Baseball teams, is a 7,210 seat ballpark in located in Lowertown Saint Paul.
17 locals recommend
St. Paul Saints Baseball Club
360 Broadway StCHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints and Hamline University Pipers Baseball teams, is a 7,210 seat ballpark in located in Lowertown Saint Paul.
Home to the NHL's Minnesota Wild and concert venue, an easy walk in the summer or a 5$ lyft or uber from my place.
132 locals recommend
Xcel Energy Center
199 W Kellogg BlvdHome to the NHL's Minnesota Wild and concert venue, an easy walk in the summer or a 5$ lyft or uber from my place.