Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in South Saint Paul

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in South Saint Paul. This list contains 30 places from Historical landmark category.

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Como Sledding Hill
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This place is absolutely amazing we had such a good time out there so many winter activities to participate in you've got sledding snowboarding skiing cross country skiing tubers bring the friends and family out and have a blast you won't regret or at least we didn't we'll definitely be returning so...
4.90 (26 reviews) (~13.95 km from centre)
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Bob Stinson Bench
Historical landmark
👍👍 A Minneapolis landmark. Great place to throw in a line, sip on a Grain Belt and ponder the meaning of life--just as Bob would want it
4.90 (17 reviews) (~22.21 km from centre)
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Phalen Regional Park Waterfall
Scenic spot
👍👍 So pretty. Lots of paths for bikes and walking
4.90 (15 reviews) (~11.5 km from centre)
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St. Anthony Main
Historical landmark
👍👍 This hidden gem is located right on the Mississippi River with nice views of downtown, head to Father Hennepin Bluff park and hike out onto the footpaths and bridges to get an awesome view of the Mississippi and the Stone Arch Bridge, you can appreciate the sunset and if you are lucky to go with you...
4.80 (126 reviews) (~20.05 km from centre)
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Milwaukee Avenue Historic District
Historical landmark
👍👍 I grew up on that street Milwaukee Avenue, back in the 60’s all of those homes did not have open porches like they do now. We played in the street which was small and narrow. On the corner was Carl’s store, all the kids would go and buy penny candy. It was a great place to live
4.80 (75 reviews) (~17.79 km from centre)
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Hiawatha Statue
Sculpture
53-foot "laughing water" celebrated in Longfellow's famed poem "Song of Hiawatha" & a bronze statue.
4.80 (65 reviews) (~14.01 km from centre)
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Mary Tyler Moore House
Historical landmark
👍👍 Always said I was gonna make it after all..The R.P.M. house (Rhoda,Phyllis, Mary)is the opening title sequence house of the historic Mary Tyler Moore show.It is in a lovely neighborhood of mansions and parks not far from the Walker museum and Sculpture park. Explain the significance of the roles MTM...
4.80 (35 reviews) (~22.98 km from centre)
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Grain Belt Sign
Historical landmark
👍👍 Great sign. Lights up. Changes colors for seasons, holidays, and special events. Best viewed from the downtown side of the river. Good picture spot from the Hennepin Avenue bridge. More exciting when it is dark.
4.80 (34 reviews) (~20.73 km from centre)
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St Anthony Falls
Historical landmark
👍👍 To be honest I didn't even know that what I was seeing was St. Anthony Falls, I just thought it was part of the power plant. I'd heard of the Falls before but I always imagined they were something akin to Minnehaha Falls. Regardless, the entire area around here is amazing. Everything is so beautiful...
4.80 (17 reviews) (~20.09 km from centre)
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Burbank Livingston Griggs Mansion
Historical landmark
👍👍 It's inhabited by a spooky old white haired Vincent Price type with a mustache and it makes for a great haunted house.
4.80 (10 reviews) (~8.49 km from centre)
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Passive House in the Woods; first certified Passive House in Wisconsin
Historical landmark
4.80 (5 reviews) (~26.26 km from centre)
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Washburn Water Tower
Historical landmark
👍👍 We live near the water tower and when we go for a walk we always like to go up to the tower. From up there you get to see a beautiful sunset if you time it right. You definitely have to check out the view at deferent seasons. Just take the time to walk up there and enjoy!
4.70 (119 reviews) (~19.58 km from centre)
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Vermillion Falls
Historical landmark
👍👍 A wonderful walk and beautiful to be able to walk right into the falls both above and below!! Well kept, clean except for a lil graffiti from wayward youth….grrrrr
4.70 (67 reviews) (~23.59 km from centre)
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Gateway Trail Bridge/Hwy 96
Bridge
👍👍 Small parking lot but is 100 yards away from the Browns Creek State Trail which is an awesome 5.9 mile asphalt trail that will bring you right into downtown Stillwater by the docks and historic lift bridge! Awesome trail definitely bike riding it again!
4.70 (42 reviews) (~23.74 km from centre)
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Prince Mural
Historical landmark
👍👍 I love seeing this mural every time we go to a Twins game. It's just outside of Ramp A.
4.70 (30 reviews) (~21.25 km from centre)
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Stillwater Stairs
Historical landmark
4.70 (20 reviews) (~25.76 km from centre)
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USS Swordfish Memorial
Historical landmark
👍👍 A fitting memorial
4.70 (16 reviews) (~13.02 km from centre)
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Lincoln Monument
Historical landmark
😐 It is just statue what do you want google.
4.70 (12 reviews) (~27.39 km from centre)
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Alexander Ramsey House
History museum
Former governor’s mansion built in the 19th century in Victorian style, now serving as a museum.
4.60 (146 reviews) (~7.74 km from centre)
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Music Wall
Historical landmark
👍👍 April 2023 5* Music Wall is one of iconic location in Minneapolis and located in the parking lot. It is very close to Hilton Minneapolis. The music is from a piano piece written by French composer Maurice Ravel called "Gaspard de la Nuit."
4.60 (93 reviews) (~20.78 km from centre)
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