You can let your wild ones run free at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Admission is free, although donations are suggested. See exhibits and attractions that house the big cats, the primates, the exotic birds, the hoofed creatures, the wild wolves and even polar bears. Head over to the Conservatory afterward to see, smell and possibly taste plants from all over the world.
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.
Located in one of the first trendy neighborhoods in Saint Paul, the Alexander Ramsey House is one of the nation’s best-preserved Victorian era homes. See what life was like in the 1870s for both the family and the servants living in this 15-room house. Even the tour guides get into the spirit of the times, dressing and acting like the home’s former inhabitants.
Turn your coffee break into a coffee experience. Kopplin’s Coffee offers coffee, espresso and chocolate specialty drinks as well as delectable, freshly-made baked goods and deli edibles. This Fair Trade establishment prides itself on providing the purest, most flavorful beverages in a warm aesthetic environment.