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Lowertown Saint Paul - Things to Do
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items Looking for things to do in Downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota? All of these areas are within walking distance of eachother and host a wide variety of options! From running and biking trails along the mississippi to museums, bars, and entertainment. It's...
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Outdoor Activities
During the summer, there are a few areas you can enjoy outside in the Lowertown Saint Paul Area.
Well kept main Lowertown park where you will catch live jazz during the summer along with food trucks!
Mears Park
Farmers Market right outside of CHS field. Very popular market during the summer.
St. Paul Farmers' Market
A very popular park for the local new parents and new dog parents! New apartments surround the park and it is in very close walking distance to bars and restaurants.
Wacouta Commons
Small but friendly and easy to find dog park. Always a great time playing with the pooch while getting a quick peak at the game. Nice little touch for a baseball park.
Chuck and Don's Dog Park - CHS Field
Nice little secret and secluded park near Lowertown.
Irvine Park
On both sides of Shepard road, this park is located just behind the science museum. Always clean and easy to find a secluded safe area to enjoy. Great area to relax and watch the river.
Eagle Street Plaza Park
Lovely open and sprawling park along the Mississippi river, just over the bridge from Lowertown.
Harriet Island Regional Park
Raspberry Island is a cool little spot under the wabasha bridge along the river. Solid area to dip your feet in the water on a hot day. And overall just a cool little spot to go enjoy for a little bit.
Raspberry Island
Very well maintained park in the very center of the city. Center of walking distance to everything in lowertown. Really beautiful during the summer and where they usually have ice skating during the winter.
Rice Park
My absolute favorite view of the city from a massive open park located along the Mississippi. See the highway bridges, private jets landing, and freight trains going by all at once, with the city in the background. Beautiful at any time of year.
Indian Mounds Regional Park | Saint Paul Minnesota
Always well secured and gorgeously maintained area with sprawling open fields among tons of great physical art and statues. Always worth checking out and walking around. The building itself is really amazing inside and out.
Saint Paul Capitol
Another perfect place to sight see the city and capitol while also looking up at the undeniably unbelievable cathedral just up on the hill, next to the community college. Very safe and popular spot for weddings and gatherings. This spot really makes ...
Cathedral of Saint Paul
Restaurants
My faves in the Lowertown area. All walkable to one another.
Hands down best (and only) tiki bar in Saint Paul, MN. Very cool vibe.
Apostle Supper Club - Saint Paul
Awesome bar, restaurant, and music venue. Top tier for Saint Paul.
Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Fun small establishment with its own saint paul history. Havent eaten anything here I havent enjoyed. Great big bar with plenty of local options.
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery
Cash Only! Great food, beer, and friendly inviting environment. Small and well-known establishment.
Gopher Bar
Great upscale breakfast and brunch joint.
The Buttered Tin
Well known establishment restaurant/breakfast chain in the twin cities. Always friendly and straightforward diner with plenty of options throughout the day.
Keys Cafe St. Paul - Robert Street
Very popular eatery on main 7th street. Multiple bars as well as bakery. So many options for food and drinks in one place.
Cossettas
Really fun and open environment for sports games and drinks with friends. Plenty of food options that are decent both inside the park and outside surrounding it. Great themed area that gives you and friends space to enjoy time together.
Seventh Street Truck Park - Saint Paul
Seriously killer burgers and beer for a good deal. A bit tight inside at times, but thats what makes the outdoor patio area worth it.
Burger Moe's
really beautifully done cafe that feels comfortable and quiet. Love the coffee here. Hard space to leave if you get to work remotely.
Lost Fox
Love this thai restaurant. Always super friendly staff and a comfortable environment. Food is incredibly tasty, especially if you like some spice!
St. Paul - Sawatdee
The local popular sports bar with seriously delicious cheese curds and chicken sandwiches. Burgers are fantastic too. Always fairly busy.
The Bulldog Lowertown
Mickey's diner is back open! You can't miss it when passing through the city. Very popular and historic diner. Well worth the greasy goodness.
Mickey's Diner
Lovely new-ish establishment with a nice long bar for friends. The pizza is well known in the twin cities and is some really great detroit-style. Perfect place to grab a bite and drink before going to the jazz club or the palace theatre.
Wrestaurant at the Palace
Brand new expanded Zamboni's. Really well done re-visited interior. You seriously cant go wrong with the pizza and atmosphere here. It gets WILD in here during hockey games, so be prepared!
Zamboni’s on 7th Restaurant and Bar
Other Food & Drinks
The bars worth checking out in the Lowertown area. Send me recs!
A new original staple in Saint Paul. Great beer and very friendly staff, right next to multiple restaurants. Order some pizza to the brewery and enjoy.
Barrel Theory Beer Company
Very friendly establishment with the local pool table and darts. Huge bar to fit all your friends, on top of being the local comedy club. Definitely worth checking out, especially if you're a live comedy fan.
Camp Bar and Cabaret
The new hidden gem because of the BBQ they make there now. Just re-opened and absolutely worth going back to (again, the BBQ is so good). Great way to get back and forth from the XCel center for hockey games too.
Alary's Bar & Barbeque
Fun and vibrant sports bar thats nice and new just inside the treasure island convention center right in the center of town. Easy to access and stop in for a quick bite and drink.
Pillbox Tavern
Seriously LOVE this bar. During the summer, this is THEE spot to take the pooch and relax overlooking the river. The outdoor patio is basically above the river, which is super dope while also being shaded. Great outdoor games within the building too,...
City House
Arts & Entertainment
What most people come to town for.
One of the best children's science museums in the country! Lot's of fun for the family when in town or on a well deserved day off.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Where you'll go for all your NHL and major concert needs. Really well maintained and beautiful inside and out.
Xcel Energy Center
gorgeous little pottery and art studio that hosts local artworks. Always worth stopping by during the weekends to check out their boutique.
Northern Light Art Studio
Really cool little speakeasy style jazz club located in the 7th street plaza. Great cocktails and atmosphere year-round.
The Artists Quarter
Love that this record store has stood the test of time and is a local staple for any vinyl lover!
Eclipse Records Minnesota
INSANELY gorgeous re-constructed music venue in the heart of Saint Paul. Very popular and well attended venue ran by the First Avenue crew, the best independent music staple in the Twin Cities.
Palace Theatre
One of the biggest pulls to Saint Paul during baseball season. Cheapest way to enjoy seriously high quality baseball with friends. You can get incredibly cheap seats to see plenty of major league players. I love going to games here as often as I can.
CHS Field