Northwestern Precinct Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
The museum where Big Science is played out on the big screen, where monstrous dinosaurs look out onto the Mississippi and where pennies are – hopefully – dropped.
Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota State Capitol is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
James J. Hill House
The grand home of the builder of the Great Northern Railway has rugged stonework, intricate decorations and beautiful period furnishings.
Landmark Center
St. Paul’s remarkable cultural complex is home to a range of premier Twin Cities arts organizations, as well as space for music, dance, theater and public events.
Minnesota Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Minnesota Children's Museum during your travels to St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Saint Paul by Zombie Scavengers
Epic Saint Paul Scavenger Hunt: Saint Paul's Soaring Sights!
St Paul Minnesota: Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Private Ghost Tour in Anoka: Explore Haunted History on Foot
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwestern Precinct
Downtown St. Paul
Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Fitzgerald Theater.
Prospect Park
While you're in Prospect Park, take in top sights like Huntington Bank Stadium or Mississippi River, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Prospect Park Station or Stadium Village Station.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Huntington Bank Stadium and Mississippi River are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village Station to see more of the city.
South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
Cedar-Riverside
If you're spending time in Cedar-Riverside, check out sights like Mississippi River or Mary Tyler Moore statue and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West Bank Station or Cedar - Riverside Station.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.