Grand Avenue Tour

First stop

Grand Avenue Business Association (30 minutes)
Arrive at the GABA offices on Grand Avenue for a brief history and description of the neighborhood. GABA guides can also board the motor coach and give a tour of Grand Avenue.

Things to do

Grand Avenue Business Association
The Grand Avenue Business Association (GABA), with over 185 member businesses represents Saint Paul's premier shopping service, entertainment and dining district.

The Grand Hand Gallery
Gallery of fine American crafts, highlighting local and regional artists working in clay, metal, wood, fiber and jewelry. Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm.

Irish on Grand
Premier Irish shop in the Upper Midwest offering a wide selection of jewelry, clothing, music, books, food, teas, crystal, china and artwork from Ireland.

A. Johnson & Sons Florists
Providing exceptional floral arrangements, unique gifts and cards to the Saint Paul area for more than 60 years. Stroll through the large fresh flower cooler, complete with two G-Scale trains running 300 feet around the store.

Julian H Sleeper House
Experience the elegance of the Gilded Age (1865-1901), America's first "upwardly mobile" era with a tour of the Julian H. Sleeper House. See authentic 1880's furniture and interior design. Special collections include Special Exhibition on Slovania, President James A. Garfield memorabila, Roseville Pottery, vintage postcards.

Places to Eat

Bread and Chocolate
Extremely popular, very casual. Wide selection of croissants, fabulous fudge bars, brownies and chunky cookies are baked fresh daily. Extensive sandwich bar and espresso drinks.

Café Latte
Gourmet cafeteria serving soups, salads and sandwiches. Full retail bakery, famous for wide selection of desserts baked daily. Pizza wine bar and afternoon tea served daily.

Dixie’s on Grand
Specializing in Southern cuisine and authentic hickory-smoked barbeque for 17 years. Southern specialties include jambalaya, gumbo and key lime pie. Casual atmosphere and moderately priced.

Saji-Ya
Casual, yet up-beat, Japanese restaurant and bar featuring the freshest and finest sushi, traditional style entrées with a flash of sizzle and teppanyaki cooking.

Tavern on Grand
Famous for Walleye! Plus other Minnesota comfort foods including homemade soups, steaks, and burgers. Casual, up-north atmosphere.