Cheap Car Rental St. Paul

St. Paul is the eastern half of the Twin Cities and also the capital city of Minnesota. Together with its sister city Minneapolis, it is located on the mighty Mississippi River and visitors can expect to see a breathtaking river landscape. Unlike other American cities, the small city of St. Paul with its roughly 290.000 residents is said to have a European charm. That is not just because of the Victorian architecture, but also the lifestyle that the locals lead. A relaxed and tranquil atmosphere awaits you!

Founded in 1841, the city developed into an important trading center of the Midwest because of its ideal location. Today it is also still the seat of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. St. Paul is famous for its cultural variety and a lot of historical museums. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Museum of American Art or the Science Museum of Minnesota where you can learn more about the regional and national history.  

A visit to the Minnesota State Capitol Building is one of the things you must do during your stay in St. Paul. It was built by the famous architect Cass Gilbert and it is regarded as one of his most famous and also beautiful works. The main attraction of St. Paul is without a doubt the cathedral. It is crowned by a dome that has a diameter of almost 131 feet. That makes it by far the most imposing building in St. Paul. After three years of renovation, the cathedral can once again be seen in its full glory.

Those that want to revive their childhood enthusiasm for the “Peanuts”, is in the right place. St. Paul is the hometown of Charles Schulz, the creator of the world’s most famous cartoon characters.  You will come across life-size bronze statues of Charlie Brown, Linus and Snoopy in the Landmark Plaza. A trip back to your childhood days should in any case be on your list of things to do.

You should definitely take advantage of this opportunity to explore the region surrounding St. Paul. With the car you are only a few minutes drive from Minneapolis, the twin city on the other side of the Mississippi River. The city offers a wide range of sights and events for all those that love culture.  There is something there for everyone, whether theater, opera or the museum.  Those that prefer something quieter should head towards one of the small town in the vicinity of St. Paul. One of them is the small town of Stillwater, which is to the east of St. Paul. Here is where the historic railway, the “Minnesota Zephyr”, starts its tour through the remarkable St. Croix-Valley.

North of St. Paul is the town of Anoka which has the title of being the “Halloween Capital”. In order to chase away ghosts a big parade takes place here overnight from October 31 to November 1.  If you are in the area on that day, then don’t miss this one of a kind experience!

If you are traveling by car, then a trip to the breathtaking Lake Superior north of St. Paul is worth taking. It is the largest of the Great Lakes and because of the little industry located on its shores it is also a real natural paradise.  You can take a boat ride on the lake and keep an eye out for the nearby shores which belong to Canada.

St. Paul combines both the historical cultural and modern in one city. This mix makes the city a unique destination and one that you will surely fall in love with!