| The city of Saint Paul is the capital and second | | | | enrich the lives of your children and broaden their |
| most populous city in the US state of Minnesota. | | | | learning abilities. |
| Nestled on the north bank of the Mississippi River | | | | 3. The Saint Paul Gangster Tour |
| and downstream of the river's confluence with | | | | Known as the 'local crooks tour', the Saint Paul |
| the Minnesota River, Saint Paul is an aesthetically | | | | Gangster Tour offers an interesting, somewhat |
| pleasing city and is ideal for a family getaway. | | | | crooked insight into Saint Paul's past. This tour |
| Its positioning right near the city of Minneapolis, | | | | allows you to explore the sites of nightclubs, |
| has earned it their title, "Twin Cities". This close | | | | kidnappings and gun battles associated with the |
| proximity makes it the ideal place to base | | | | 1930's gangsters like John Dillinger, Ma Barker and |
| yourself if you wish to explore one of the | | | | Babyface Nelson. Discover the most infamous |
| country's largest metropolitan areas. It offers a | | | | gangster hideouts and uncover just how famous |
| wealth of attractions and activities for tourists or | | | | Saint Paul truly is. |
| those wanting to escape the demands of | | | | The tour takes approximately 2 hours and is the |
| everyday life. | | | | ideal way for history buffs to spend an afternoon. |
| 1. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory | | | | 4. Minnesota State Capital |
| Located in the historic and beautiful Como Park, | | | | Take a drive along Dr Martin Luther King Jrr |
| this zoo and conservatory is the perfect place to | | | | Boulevard and you will come to the masterpiece |
| visit to mark the beginning of your holiday in Saint | | | | that is the Minnesota State Capitol. Take a |
| Paul. The zoo is most famously known for its | | | | scheduled tour of this grand structure to discover |
| Californian sea lion exhibit, but the cat display, | | | | one of the country's greatest artistic |
| gorillas and giraffes are equally enjoyable. Walking | | | | masterpieces. Built in 1905, this structure features |
| through the zoo will also allow you to discover the | | | | stencilled ceilings, murals, marble and sculptures |
| African Hoofed Stock, the Aquatic Animal Building | | | | that will simply take your breath away. This is a |
| and the Tropical Encounters exhibit. | | | | great place to visit because essentially is a building |
| Once you have visited the animals, take a stroll | | | | of the people, by the people and for the people. |
| down to the conservatory where you will be | | | | 5. Minnesota Museum of American Art |
| transported into a whole other world. The indoor | | | | The Minnesota Museum of American Art is |
| and outdoor gardens will simply take your breath | | | | housed in a beautiful historic building and is the |
| away and will leave you in awe of the true | | | | perfect attraction for those who love art. The |
| beauty of nature. | | | | collection here includes over 3500 object that |
| 2. Minnesota Children's Museum | | | | depict the 19th century of art. There is a strong |
| If you are on a family trip, make sure you make | | | | focus on regional and Minnesota artists, ensuring |
| time in your schedule for a visit to the Minnesota | | | | you get a taste of the local arts scene. |
| Children's Museum. This completely interactive | | | | If you are looking for a laid back city that focuses |
| museum allows the kids to explore their world | | | | on the artistic and cultural side of life, you will be |
| through climbing, touching and splashing exhibits | | | | pleased to find Saint Paul. Full of exciting things to |
| that will open their minds and arouse their | | | | do, the city offers pleasant contrasts between |
| curiosity. Discover permanent galleries such as | | | | fun and relaxation, ensuring you are always doing |
| Earth World, Our World and the Rooftop ArtPark. | | | | something that you can enjoy. |
| These galleries offer diverse perspectives that will | | | | |