Wingate By Wyndham-Coon Rapids

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.

Spend your night at the city’s most luxurious hotel. The Saint Paul Hotel offers 254 beautifully decorated rooms, including 31 luxury hotel suites, and offers a romantic getaway in its classically designed building. Order a bottle of champagne or delicious food and wine to enjoy in your room, or leave your room for events held in the rest of the hotel.

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.