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Want some fresh air? Explore Saint Paul's parks, trails and public art while practicing social distancing.

In the summer months, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy biking, boating, fishing and kayaking. For the ruggedly adventurous, our infamous Minnesota winters are prime for cross-country skiing, ice fishing and sledding.

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Find sidewalk poetry in Saint Paul

Public Art

Sidewalk Poetry

Saint Paul’s “Everyday Poems for City Sidewalks” is one of the city’s most beloved art installations. Throughout all corners of Saint Paul, poems written by Saint Paul residents can be found in sidewalk panels. Find sidewalk poetry locations here.

Mural Tour

From the largest hockey mural to the ChromaZone murals, Saint Paul has plenty of murals check out all across the city.

6 Public Art Spots to Check out

These out-of-the-way locations should be on your radar if you're into murals, sculptures and other public art.

Parks & Trails

By Bicycle

See Saint Paul by bike via its 188.8 miles of bikeways. See bicycle maps here.

Parks

Explore Saint Paul's park system, ranked No. 2 in the country by Trust for Public Land.

Golf

City of Saint Paul Golf Courses

The City of Saint Paul currently offers three public golf courses: Como, Highland 9-Hole, Highland National and Phalen. Highland National even features a Snoopy-shaped bunker in honor of Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz, who learned to play golf there. Learn more information about the golf courses here.

Ramsey County Golf Courses

Ramsey County currently offers five public golf courses: Goodrich, Island Lake, Keller, Manitou Ridge and The Ponds at Battle Creek. Get more information here.

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Find a Picnic Spot

Enjoy a picnic around Saint Paul at these 20 recommended locations. The views are incredible, the experiences memorable.

Adopt a Drain

Are you a local that loves the river and would like to volunteer? Adopt a drain to help protect lakes, rivers and wetlands.

Learn About the River

Check out this third-grade curriculum focused on the Mississippi as a working river, recently made public by the Saint Paul Port Authority.

Most Instagrammable Places in Saint Paul

Add some Capital City love to your feed by snapping a photo at the most Instagram-worthy locations in Saint Paul.

Is there something you love to do outdoors in Saint Paul that we left out? Email Chelsea at cfey@visitsaintpaul.com

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