Discovering St. Paul’s Riverfront: A Guide to Unique Public Places

Introduction

This site is for anyone searching for an engaging cultural experience. Its main focus is on public places located within a mile of the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota. Whether you are visiting for the first time or are already in the city, the goal is to introduce you to experiences that are both different and memorable.

What Are Public Places?

By “public places,” this guide refers to bars, taverns, eating establishments, and bottle-shops found along or near the Mississippi River. The term “within a mile” is used loosely, meaning these locations are generally within a short walking distance, and most are accessible directly from the Great River Road.

Exploring St. Paul, Minnesota

In addition to highlighting riverfront venues, this site also covers a variety of activities and places to see throughout St. Paul. Visitors will find suggestions for exploring the city’s vibrant culture and discovering something new, whether they are newcomers or frequent guests.

For Newcomers and Frequent Visitors

If you are visiting St. Paul for the first time and want to experience something distinctive, or if you have been here often and find yourself visiting the same places, this guide is designed to help you break out of your routine and discover new experiences along the riverfront.

This is a site for anyone in search of an interesting cultural experience. It is primarily about public places within a mile of the Mississippi River.  By public places, you should understand that this is about bars, taverns, eating establisments and bottle-shops along or near the river. Now I say a mile give or take a short stumble, but in general I’ve tried to include places which are accessible directly from the Great River Road. This is also about  things to do and places to see in St. Paul, Minnesota. There’s a chance you are going there for the first time (or here already) and would like to experience something different. Or, it could be you are a frequent visitor and are in a rut; always going to the same places. This site will help you discover a new experience.

At this site find the essentials: recommended hotels, limousine companies, restaurants, bars, taverns etc. They are cataloged to give you the reader a starting point to begin an other-cultural journey. Feedback and suggestions are welcome. Comments posted to the blog will be most helpful to other visitors who follow after you.