University & Church Venues

Cathedral of Saint Paul

Each year, the Cathedral of Saint Paul welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the world. The Cathedral is recognized as an historical landmark, one of the most prominent buildings in Minnesota, and as a center of spiritual worship.Guided ToursBe inspired by our Docent Highlights Tours, which occur at 1:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays (except holy days, civil holidays, and during scheduled liturgical events). Tours are approximately one hour in length. A recommended tour donation of $5 per person may be made at the Tour Desk which is located near the narthex in the main church. To ensure availability for individuals and groups, we require all visitors requesting a Guided Tour to book in advance by contacting the Tour Department via email at tour_information@cathedralsaintpaul.org. Inquiries will be responded to in a timely manner. For questions about tour reservations, please call 651.357.1327, or email us at tour_information@cathedralsaintpaul.org. Self-Guided VisitsGroups are encouraged to contact the Tour Department at 651-357-1327, or email us at tour_information@cathedralsaintpaul.org, to confirm church availability. Self-Guided Tour Booklets are available for $3 at the Tour Desk. Sorry, outside tour guides and leaders are not permitted to lead groups on guided tours of the Cathedral. Learn More

Macalester College

Macalester College is located on historic Grand Avenue, just minutes from both downtowns and the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport. Macalester College can host events from 10-500, in a variety of newly renovated meeting, event and wedding spaces. With in-house A/V, catering and 700 beds available during the summer, Macalester is a perfect location to host your next event or conference. Learn More

St. Catherine University

Centrally located in Saint Paul's Highland Park neighborhood, just minutes from the airport and downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis. St. Catherine University is a perfect location for local and national events. Whether you're planning a large conference, an important meeting or a wedding reception, St. Catherine University has the space and facilities to make your event a success. The scenic Highland Park campus offers a variety of venues for events of all types and sizes. For your convenience, St. Catherine's provides on-site catering so that the food you serve will be tailored to your event. When you're ready, our professional staff look forward to assisting in planning your event. Learn More

University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is an ideal conference venue for groups of any size. Beginning in the first week of June, UST offers housing for summer conferences and camps in addition to year long access to extensive meeting space for galas, social events, and weddings. Experienced event planners are here to help coordinate every detail of your event or conference to ensure success. Learn More