Explore a unique and fascinating experience at the Wabasha Street Caves, an event hall in the sandstone caves on the south shore of the Mississippi River. This historic site has a rich history dating back to the 1800s as a mining site. Later, it converted into a mushroom farm and eventually became a Restaurant Casino and Gangster Hotspot during the prohibition era of the 1930s. Today, Wabasha Street Caves is the only restored Gangster Era site in Saint Paul. The Historic Cave Tour allows you to explore the extensive caves carved into the hillside. You will uncover the site's history, including an unsolved gangland murder at the casino, as you see bullet holes and hear stories of ghostly activity. Wabasha Street Caves offers weekly "Down in History" Tours and seasonal themes throughout the year, such as The Original Saint Paul Gangster Tour, Haunted Halloween, Ghosts & Graves, and special group tours.
Based in nearby Minneapolis, The Hitching Company offers romantic horse-drawn carriage rides in Saint Paul as well. Explore the Twin Cities’ respective downtown areas on guided tours or rent a carriage for a special occasion. Enjoy the knowledge of your tour guide or just ride in romantic silence while you take in the beautiful sights of Saint Paul.
Upstairs Circus is a unique concept combining a DIY workshop and a bar. It is a place where people can come together to craft leather, work with wood, create jewelry, and explore their artistic and design skills, all while enjoying delicious drinks and socializing with friends. Upstairs Circus is a nod to the brain, where creativity often flourishes, particularly in the right hemisphere. So, join Upstairs Circus and unleash your inner performer by having a great time making, building, inventing, and designing. You can sip on creative cocktails and smile until your cheeks hurt. They invite you to join, create, drink, and be merry.