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St. Paul, Minnesota
Population: 262,000 Located in Ramsey County
St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul is ranked near the top of Fortune’s list of best cities in the world for work and family. St. Paul is a desirable community because of its small town feel, beautiful neighborhoods, tree lined curving streets, local parks and playgrounds, and convenient everyday shopping. The city boasts a healthy business climate, many opportunities for employment and wonderful educational opportunities. The area ranks third nationally in percentage of students who graduate from High School. City residents enjoy the abundance of sports events, museums, theaters, and restaurants; and the city boasts over 3500 acres of parks and lakes.
St. Paul is known for its economical and quality housing options – both in existing homes, or in town homes and downtown condos. You can live anywhere in the city and be downtown in five minutes. You’ll enjoy the changing seasons of Minnesota and the many, many opportunities it offers.
The vibrant Minneapolis - St. Paul area is the entertainment and cultural center of the upper Midwest. The scenery of this attractive metropolis includes contemporary skylines, historic architecture, and greenways of parks, lakes and the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers.
The Twin Cities is noted for its array of intriguing theater , fine orchestras , art museums and a sculpture garden. There's always a full calendar of visiting performers and Broadway touring shows, as well.
Interesting museums, professional sports, riverboats and a variety of nightspots add to the appeal of the Twin Cities. Along the Mississippi riverfront in Minneapolis are historic mills, the 1883 Stone Arch Bridge, and scenic walkways. Downtown St. Paul is home to a creative children's museum, top-notch science museum and landmark history center (list science & nature centers , tours and excursions ).
With the Mall of America in Bloomington , the Twin Cities has become an international shopping destination. The Mall is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the U.S. The Explore Minnesota USA Store at the Mall offers tickets for Minnesota attractions, MN travel information and gifts. The Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is another favorite with shoppers, with an eclectic mix of shops and galleries.
Dining is another Twin Cities highlight. There's a vast assortment of restaurants, with an especially interesting array of ethnic restaurants.
There are several major attractions on the southern rim of the Twin Cities. Shakopee to the southwest, features Valleyfair amusement park, Canterbury Downs racetrack, Mystic Lake Casino and Historic Murphy's Landing, a pioneer village. Other south side attractions are the Minnesota Zoo and Historic Fort Snelling, a frontier fortress. (List amusement centers , gaming , historic attractions )
To the east of the Twin Cities area is the beautiful St. Croix River Valley. Taylors Falls, Stillwater and Hastings make nice side trips on a Twin Cities visit. Boat and train excursions, antique shopping, canoeing, hiking and downhill skiing are favorite St. Croix activities.
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