Maplewood, MN Area Attractions
Shopping
Mall of America
Nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex with over 500 stores.
2300 East American Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55425
Visit website: http://www.mallofamerica.com
Mall Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
*Most retail stores are closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Maplewood Mall
Impressive collection of stores, family-friendly features, and a Food Court, all within a warm community setting. Conveniently located on White Bear Ave. two blocks south of I-694.
3001 White Bear Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55109
(651) 770-5020
Regular Mall Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Universities
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Minnesota’s primary research university is considered one of the most prestigious and comprehensive public universities in the U.S. The U of M has a strong reputation of top-notch education, nationally and internationally recognized faculty, and dedication to public service.
240 Williamson Hall
231 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Visit website: http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/index.php
(800) 752-1000
Zoos
Como Zoo
Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are open every day of the year.
1225 Estabrook Drive
St. Paul, MN 55103
Visit website: http://www.comozooconservatory.org/
24-Hour Information: (651) 487-8200
Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are open every day of the year.
Winter hours (October – March): 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summer hours (April – September): 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Museums/History/Theater
Science Museum
The most popular museum in the Midwest, featuring interactive exhibits, dinosaurs, archaeological treasures, world-renown traveling exhibitions, and Omnitheater and 3-D Cinema films.
120 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Visit website: http://www.smm.org
(651) 221-9444
Science Museum Hours
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Minnesota Museum of American Art
Minnesota’s own diverse collection of art from the 19th century to the present.
50 West Kellogg Blvd.
Suite 341
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 783-5690
Visit website: http://www.mmaa.org
Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Historic Fort Snelling
This restored stone fortress opens its gates to welcome you to frontier life. Imagine that the year is 1827, and as costumed guides greet you, that you’ve just arrived via steamboat up the Mississippi River.
Fort Snelling History Center
200 Tower Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55111
Visit website: http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/hfs/
(612) 726-1171
Historic Fort Snelling Hours
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
May, September through October
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Open Monday holidays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
St. Paul River Centre
The city’s state-of-the-art convention, special event, and entertainment facility.
175 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-4800
Visit website : http://www.rivercentre.org/
Minnesota History Center
Explore Minnesota’s heritage and past through large-scale and multimedia exhibits and hands-on activities
345 Kellogg Blvd. W.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Visit website : http://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/
(800) 657-3773
Hours
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Monday (Holidays, Memorial Day thru Labor Day): 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fitzgerald Theater
Renowned theater of Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, which is heard by over four million listeners every week.
10 East Exchange St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-290-1200
Visit website : http://fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org/
800-982-2787
Summer Box Office Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: Noon – 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Entertainment/Sports
Xcel Energy Center
Home of the Minnesota Wild (hockey) and Minnesota Swarm (lacrosse). Also host of music and other entertainment events. Visit website:
199 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Visit website: http://www.xcelenergycenter.com
(651) 726-8240
