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ATTRACTIONS

Saint Paul is Minnesota's must-see capital! It is a Mississippi River landmark, where adventure and excitement awaits visitors, the city offering a vast range of appealing attraction that will satisfy every taste and preference.

Whether you're an indoor or an outdoor person, or whether your into art or love to shop, you will certainly not get bored, while visiting the city, because there's something fun to do in St. Paul for everybody.

Among St. Paul's most popular attractions, there are:

>> Cathedral of St. Paul, considered to be one of St. Paul's most beautiful architectural gems. The cathedral provides opportunities to enhance the appreciation for the arts, and it is one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture. Tours of the magnificent Cathedral of Saint Paul are held every Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. Tours are free of charge, though donations are gratefully received.

>> Minnesota Children's Museum, where kids will have a blast discovering an exciting, immersive world that arouses their curiosity, increases their understanding, and ignites an appreciation for learning.

The museum provides a variety of stimulating play experiences for children of all ages.

>> Minnesota Transportation Museum, where visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits, take a train, caboose, or bus ride, or simply stop in to enjoy the memories of days gone by.

The Minnesota Transportation Museum invites travelers of all ages to experience the changing world of transportation.

>> Irvine Park, one of St. Paul's most popular outdoor locations, nestled in a quiet, shady, residential neighborhood in an historic district, just west of downtown Saint Paul.

The Park features include a gazebo with electrical outlets that holds approximately 10 people and an ornate fountain that serves as the park's centerpiece.

Annual Events

There are numerous fun and exciting celebrations, held in St. Paul, throughout the year, among the most favorite and expected ones being:

- Highland Fest, a three day outdoor art fair and festival, celebrated in July,

- Irish Fair, a three-day celebration of Irish music, dance, history, theater, children's activities and cultural exhibits on beautiful Harriet Island in downtown Saint Paul, happening in August,

- Cinco de Mayo Fiesta St. Paul, featuring two days of Latino-inspired entertainment, food, competitions and a parade,

- and the Festival of Nations, one of the nation's longest running multi-ethnic events, a celebration which has the purpose to showcase Minnesota's ethnic diversity, encourage ethnic understanding, and unite people through shared values, happening in May.