Floors of Distinction

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.

Find out why Sports Illustrated named Saint Paul the new Hockeytown, USA. The Minnesota Wild tear up the ice as they take to the Xcel Energy Center’s rink. This hockey team was the first NHL team in Minnesota since 1993, and is known as one of the rivals for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

Learn some history as you enjoy nature and outdoor activities at Indian Mounds Park. The public park marks the site of six prehistoric Native American burial mounds—the last remaining six in the Saint Paul area. There were an estimated 18-37 mounds in the city, but these were lost to city development.