Minneapolis Saint Paul Official Visitors Guide to the Twin Cities 2010 OVG : Page 15
MiNNeSoTa STaTe CaPiTol ? I’m here. Now what? DOWNTOWN SAINT PAuL Our capital city blends classic architecture and history with touches of modern flair. Explore the center of the city, including beautiful Rice Park, to see the variety within this riverside city. ITINERARY ✔ Morning : The perfect way to start your day of exploration is with breakfast at Mickey’s Diner. An icon of Saint Paul, you might recog- nize the 24-hour diner from the Mighty Ducks series and A Prairie Home Companion film. Walk off your breakfast by explor- ing rice Park. Spot the Peanuts statues that honor late Saint Paul native Charles Schulz. riCe Park 15 ✔ noon : Embrace the past with a trip to the Minnesota History Center, where you can explore our state’s history through permanent exhibits like MN150 or see how WWII shaped locals in Minnesota’s Greatest Generation. Stay at the museum for a light lunch at Café Minnesota. History lovers should also take advantage of the free tours of the nearby Minnesota State Capitol and Cathedral of Saint Paul. ✔ nigHt : Cap your day with dinner at the impressive St. Paul grill inside the storied Saint Paul Hotel which turns 100 in 2010. Relax to the smooth sounds of jazz at the Artists’ Quarter, where local jazz stars flock and consistently mesmerize audiences. Or, catch a Broadway performance at the ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Minneapolis Saint Paul OfficialVisitorsGuide2010.com VALLEyFAIr PhOTO COurTESy OF VALLEyFAIr; MN zOO PhOTO COurTESy OF MN zOO; CAPITOL PhOTO By DAN OLDrE; rICE PArk PhOTO By TODD BuChANAN
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