Downtown Saint Paul, MN, near Minneapolis, MN is large city booming with industry, shopping, restaurants and wonderful attractions.
Saint Paul, Minnesota started as a tavern many years ago. It was started by Pierre Parrant. Eventually, the tavern expanded into a trading post and eventually a city. Saint Paul runs along the Mississippi River and became the capital of Minnesota in 1858. In addition to being the capital, it is also the second most populous city in Minnesota. The population of Saint Paul is over 288,000 and still growing.
Saint Paul is known for having some of the greatest arts and culture in the country. This city, with over 40 different groups, hosts over exhibits, art events and performances. It also has some historic sites like the Minnesota History Center and the State Capitol. It's also no wonder St. Paul was named "Sportstown" with their excellent Wild and Xcel Energy Center. They're home to the Minnesota Wild, Saint Paul Saints, as well as professional soccer, basketball, baseball and football teams.
Shopping in Saint Paul will keep you more than satisfied with their combination of different types of retail and discount stores as well as five different malls, Har Har Mall, Centro Properties Group, Maplewood Mall, Paster Enterprises and Rosedale Center.
Golfing will never be as exciting as what you'll find in Saint Paul with the many different and beautiful golf courses available. Entertainment is at its finest with the Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Paradise Charter Cruises or Taylor Falls Recreational Area. Your days will be full of events and activities when you visit downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota.
