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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.

Discover the secrets of St. Paul on the Twin City Ghosts Tour. This unique and spine-chilling experience takes you through the city's intriguing history, mixing charm and darkness. Despite its beautiful architecture and picturesque streets, St. Paul is known for its tragic stories, adversity, and untimely deaths, which have led to rumors of restless spirits roaming the area. But don't let that scare you away! Instead, embrace the opportunity to delve into the terrible secrets of this iconic place and uncover the unsettling truths behind St. Paul's rise. The city's history dates back to 2000 years before European contact, marked by violence and bloodshed as nomadic tribes and pre-indigenous groups fought for resources and land. Are you brave enough to venture into the shadows of St. Paul and encounter its restless spirits? Join the Twin City Ghosts Tour and find out.

Experience a unique transportation journey with the Minnesota Streetcar Museum. The Como-Harriet and Excelsior Streetcar Lines are living history museums that offer a ride on the city's streetcar system, taking you back in time. Explore the historic displays, shop for unique souvenirs, and take a nostalgic ride on one of the landmark streetcars along the picturesque route between the lakes. Enjoy a remarkable trip through historic Excelsior along a half-mile track built on the former right-of-way of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway, where the car stops at our barn. You can view a photo gallery of hotels, trains, paddlewheel boats, and landmarks from the 1800s. The Museum also provides an opportunity to learn about the history of Twin Cities Rapid Transit as it ran in Minneapolis and St. Paul, other streetcars in the collection, and the work in progress of restoring a vintage streetcar.