
St. Paul Cathedral Hill and Summit Avenue - 1.8 Mile
The Cathedral Hill and Summit Avenue Tour was created by Greg Pizzolato. 1.5 Miles – 2 hour guided tour. $20 each or $50 family group.
- Travel Cathedral Hill, the most historic of the legendary "Seven Hills" St. Paul is built on
- Learn the history of St. Paul while overlooking where it all started: the Mississippi River
- Visit the James J. Hill House and the Cathedral of St. Paul, two of the most significant sites in the state
- Explore the haunts of some of the most notorious gangsters of the early 20th century. St. Paul, gangster haven – who knew!
- Stroll along shady, tree-lined Summit Avenue, past some of the most stately and historic mansions in the upper Midwest, including the house of author F. Scott Fitzgerald
DESCRIPTION
The Cathedral Hill and Summit Avenue Tour begins in Summit Overlook Park, which overlooks the scenic Upper Mississippi River Gorge. Starting with a history of the city, you will stroll past some of the most beautiful and stately mansions found in Minnesota. Our walk will take us to the historic James J. Hill House, the Cathedral of St. Paul, and into the notorious “gangster hang-outs” of the early 20th century. From cathedrals to gangsters – what a city! Our 1.5 mile walk ends where we started, but only after visiting a few of the haunts of the world renowned 20th century author F. Scott Fitzgerald. Welcome to Saint Paul – a river city like no other!
Free on-street parking around 375 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
Starting location and map
Google Map locationPlease arrive 15 minutes early. Every tour has a detailed start location; call us if you need help finding it.
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