Sitting on the east bank of the Mississippi River, St. Paul is the capital of Minnesota but maintains a small-town feel that is very iconic of the Midwest. The downtown area is filled with a bounty of dining options, from farmers markets and food trucks to world-class restaurants and breweries, filling you up with delicious food during your stay. If you are looking to stretch your legs outside, St. Paul has a number of public parks, including Indian Mounds Park, featuring the historic burial mounds of the Hopewell Native Americans.
If you relish the colder temperatures outside, make sure you visit during St. Paul’s Winter Carnival, a celebration of the winter season complete with ice palace, ice sculptures, skating and a treasure. Winter sports fans can rejoice a multitude of professional teams that call St. Paul home. The Xcel Energy Center is home to two Minnesota hockey teams, as well as an entertainment venue for concerts and conventions, so be sure to catch a game! This hub of the Midwest has attractions and activities for the most avid sports fans to the most serious of history buffs, as well as plenty of shopping for those who are feeling less frugal. Making a trip to this bustling city can be easy when you book a room at Choice Hotels near St. Paul. Offering cozy accommodations, free breakfast options and affordable rates, Choice Hotels near St. Paul are the perfect way to visit this city.