Minneapolis Official Visitors Guide - Fall/Winter 2007 - (Page 23) attractions historic sites aLexander ramsey house 265 S Exchange St, St. Paul, 55102 651-296-8260 www.mnhs.org Make a call on Anna Ramsey, wife of the first territorial governor, at Saint Paul’s Ramsey House. Guides dressed as her servants may even surprise you with a tour of the Victorian home and some fresh cookies. Enjoy a glimpse into family and servant life in the 1870s. One of the nation’s best preserved, Victorianera homes, the Ramsey House features carved walnut woodwork, marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and many original furnishings. Pick up Victorianera souvenirs at the Carriage House gift shop. See Downtown Saint Paul Map for location. Want more from this advertiser? Go to www.more-minneapolis.com BasiLica of saint mary 88 N 17th St/Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, 55405 612-333-1381 www.mary.org Dedicated in 1913, this church is the oldest basilica in North America and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Architectural highlights include the 200-foot high dome and the rose window. historic fort sneLLinG Junction of Hwys 5 and 55, St. Paul, 55111 612-726-1171 www.mnhs.org Discover an 1820s military outpost once at the edge of a small settlement, but now at the center of the Twin Cities’ metro area. This restored stone fortress opens its gates to welcome you to frontier life. Imagine the year is 1827 and, as costumed guides greet you, that you’ve just arrived via steamboat up the Mississippi River. See Twin Cities Area Map for location. Want more from this advertiser? Go to www.more-minneapolis.com historic murphy’s LandinG 2187 E Hwy 101, Shakopee, 55379 763-694-7784 www.murphyslanding.com Experience life in the 1800s by visiting with costumed interpreters in their village or farm homes at this recreated living history museum, nestled along the beautiful Minnesota River Valley near Shakopee. Tour the site on foot or by horse-drawn trolley; enjoy crafts, music and demonstrations. Monthly special events. Admission charged. See Twin Cities Area Map for location. James J. hiLL house 240 Summit Ave, St. Paul, 55102 651-296-8204 Site, 651-297-2555 Reservations www.mnhs.org Rugged stone, massive scale, fine detail and ingenious mechanical systems recall the powerful presence of James J. Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway. Guides lead tours that help you imagine family and servant life in the Gilded Age mansion. Completed in 1891, the red sandstone residence was the setting of the public and private lives of the Hill family. The James J. Hill House is now a multiple-use historic house museum offering guided tours, educational programs, neighborhood tours, lectures, concerts, dramatic programs and art exhibitions for the general public. See Downtown Saint Paul Map for location. Want more from this advertiser? Go to www.more-minneapolis.com Landmark center 75 W Fifth St, St. Paul, 55102 651-292-3225 www.landmarkcenter.org Situated on beautiful Rice Park, Landmark Center is a vibrant cultural center with a full calendar of festivals, exhibitions and tours. Amenities include five museums, gift shop Anita’s cafe and information center. See Downtown Saint Paul Map for location. Visit LakeViLLe PO Box 12, Lakeville, 55044 888-525-3845, 952-469-2020 info@visitlakeville.org www.visitlakeville.org Lakeville, Minnesota, where nature meets the cities! Contact us for a FREE vacation guide. north Branch area chamBer of commerce 6063 Main St, Suite D PO Box 577, North Branch, 55056 651-674-4077 www.northbranchchamber.com North Branch is located close to everything you want to do. A rural community with all the amenities, near the scenic St. Croix River, but only a short drive from the Twin Cities. tayLors faLLs area chamBer of commerce PO Box 238, Taylors Falls, 55083 651-465-6315, 800-447-4958 www.taylorsfallschamber.org A charming village nestled in the St. Croix River Valley. Something for everyone to do year-round! Gardens minnesota Landscape arBoretum 3675 Arboretum Blvd, Chanhassen, 55318 952-443-1411 Named one of the top 10 places in America to “smell the flowers,” the Arboretum recently unveiled a new 45,000-square-foot visitor center, which serves as the official entry point to 1,040 acres of natural landscapes. See Twin Cities Area Map for location. Want more from this advertiser? Go to www.more-minneapolis.com Fall/Winter 2008 Minneapolis&Saint Paul 23 http://www.visitlakeville.org http://www.murphyslanding.com http://www.mnhs.org http://www.visitlakeville.org http://www.mnhs.org http://www.more-minneapolis.com http://www.northbranchchamber.com http://www.mary.org http://www.taylorsfallschamber.org http://www.more-minneapolis.com http://www.mnhs.org http://www.landmarkcenter.org http://www.more-minneapolis.com http://www.more-minneapolis.com http://www.gameworks.com
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