Downtown

Downtown is the city's entertainment center—home to some of the most thrilling venues, restaurants and celebrations.

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The Heart of Saint Paul

Downtown beats with a legacy rich in entertainment, culture, art, architecture and legendary characters. The colorful and historic tales of saints and sinners have left their mark can be seen in Downtown's nooks and crannies. With no shortage of bars and restaurants, you've got plenty of choices for dining before a Minnesota Wild game or a concert at Grand Casino Arena, Roy Wilkins or the Palace Theatre. Not to mention, downtown's gorgeous river views and bustling theater scene.

Local Treasures

Community Celebrations

The Capital City of the State of Hockey

Showstopping Entertainment

Downtown Businesses + Attractions

Getting Around

Downtown Saint Paul is home to an incredible transit network. Whether you're walking, biking, riding public transit, or driving, Saint Paul has you covered with all of the resources you need to make navigating a metropolitan area a breeze.

Parking

Find information about parking ramps and metered spots in Downtown through the city's interactive parking map.

Parking Options

Biking

Saint Paul is a bike -friendly destination that is currently working on expanding its network of bike-friendly pathways to connect some of the busiest corridors of the community.

The Capital City Bikeway is a network of bicycle facilities throughout Downtown that will connect to existing trails and on-street bikeways, allowing people comfortable and convenient bicycle access to and through downtown. When the Capital City Bikeway is fully built, the majority of downtown Saint Paul will be within two or three blocks of bikeway.

Saint Paul Bikeways Map

Metro Transit

Taking transit to get to and from Downtown is made easy with Metro Transit's bus and light rail system. Discover the most efficient commute for your trip with the Trip Planner.

Plan Your Trip

Skyway Connected

Saint Paul is home to a five-mile, fully enclosed pedestrian network that connects 47 Downtown Saint Paul buildings. The web of pathways makes it easy for visitors to navigate the city without the bustle of traffic and the unpredictable Minnesota weather patterns.

Navigate the Skyways

Other Neighborhoods to Discover

Lowertown

Lowertown is a vibrant artists' quarter filled with happenin' breweries, hot restaurants, and the state-of-the-art CHS Field. Learn More

West Side

Home to District Del Sol, Saint Paul's West Side is filled with incredible culture, iconic restaurants, and the best river views in town. Learn More

East Side

Saint Paul's East Side is home to delicious eats and deep roots, making it an explorer's destination for culture, cuisine and history. Learn More

Little Africa

Located on the corner of Snelling and LaFond Avenues, in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the state, is a collection of African-owned businesses and organizations. Learn More

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