What’s it like to live in Minneapolis – St. Paul, MN?
St Paul – Minneapolis and St. Paul not only have big-city amenities like museums and sports stadiums, but also have an approachable, Midwestern feel. Separated by the Mississippi River, the Twin Cities are considered one metropolitan area but actually include two unique cities, featuring downtown cosmopolitan cores surrounded by distinctive neighborhoods and suburban communities.
The Stone Arch Bridge dominates the night scene in Saint Paul Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota’s capital, offers residents a historic atmosphere with parks, government offices and museums. The Summit Hill neighborhood is filled with grand historic homes like the James J. Hill mansion, while Grand Avenue showcases the city lifestyle with bungalow-style homes, locally owned eateries and boutique shopping. About 12 miles west, Minneapolis – once known as “The Flour Milling Capital of the World” – features a mix of historic architecture and contemporary skyscrapers, as well as a bevy of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The 17-block area known as Eat Street offers more than 50 dining options.
The geographic location and climate on “The Land of 10,000 Lakes” play an important role in the culture of the area, with residents taking advantage of the changing seasons. Locals embrace the harsh winters and partake in hockey, ice fishing and cross-country skiing. During the spring, summer and fall, Minneapolis and St. Paul come alive with outdoor music festivals, baseball games at Target Field and recreational opportunities on the area’s lakes.
Rankings
U.S. News analyzed 100 metro areas in the United States to find the best places to live based on quality of life and the job market in each metro area, as well as the value of living there and people’s desire to live there.
St Paul Minnesota office
Minneapolis-St. Paul ranks as #17 with an overall score of 7.0 out of 10.
St. Paul, Minnesota State Capitol
- The second-largest self-supported marble dome in the world
- Exterior marble cleaned and repaired
- Decorative art, murals and paintings restored to original 1905 patterns and colors
- Exposed limestone foundation walls and new public spaces in basement
- Stories about the Capitol’s history, art and architecture
- The chambers where government decisions are made
- Weather permitting, walk to the Quadriga (golden horses) on the roof
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155
