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Enjoy the history behind some of these fabulous architectural jewels. Summit Avenue is considered the longest intact example of a Victorian neighborhood in the country. This beautiful sweeping parkway is where F. Scott Fitgerald lived and wrote. Tours are organized by the Minnesota Historical Society and are offered on Saturdays during the summer. If you can't make it then, at least drive the stretch. The James J. Hill House, home of the entrepreneurial railroad tycoon, is open year-round. Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul offers tours by costumed guides portraying the likes of Ma Barker, John Dillinger, and Alvin "Creepy" Karpis detailing their experiences. Free on the last Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Reservations required. Many gangsters flocked to St. Paul during the 1930s, and holed up in the Wabasha Street Caves before ending up at the courthouse. Tours of these caves are also offered. Take a walking tour down the Mississippi Mile, near Downtown Minneapolis. This is a nationally designated historic site. Discover the roots of the mill town and marvel at the Stone Arch Bridge. These self-guided tours take you along the grand river, right past St. Anthony Falls. If you get tired of walking, take a horse-drawn carriage ride on Nicollet Island. Nicollet Island Pavilion and Amphitheater hosts a variety of events each summer. If you want to put a little more activity into your tour, rent a bike and take the path! There are many designated routes for biking, walking, jogging, and in-line skating throughout the Twin Cities. Many of them are old railroad beds that were remodeled for recreational use. The Gateway Trail is a blacktop path that covers 19 miles from St. Paul to Stillwater. Grand Rounds is 45 miles of paths that connect the lakes in Minneapolis. On the West end of town, the Luce Line State Trail is even longer—63 miles that offer great sight-seeing. These are ideal for nature-lovers.







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James J. Hill House


Turn-of-the-century opulence
 240 Summit Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55102
+1 651 297 2555
http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jjhh/index.html
James J. Hill House
Landmark Center


Lavish Victorian architectural masterpiece
 75 West Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55102
+1 651 292 3228
http://www.landmarkcenter.org
Landmark Center
Wabasha Street Caves


Good Old-Fashioned Fun
 215 Wabasha St S
Minneapolis, MN 55107
+1 651 224 1191
http://www.wabashastreetcaves.com
Wabasha Street Caves
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