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...St. Paul
a walk along the mighty Mis'sip
St. Paul's Upper Landing walking trail

St. Paul doesn't really qualify as a big city even though it is Minnesota's capital. It's a wonderful spot to view the mighty Mississippi River with lengthy and scenic walking/biking trails on either bank.

The downtown is adjacent to the Summit Hill area where both the Capitol Building and the mammoth Cathedral of St. Paul can be visited.

St. Paul Capitol Building
St Paul's Cathedral
A prominent port city, St. Paul takes advantage of its water access by providing walking and biking trails all along the Mississippi.
Probably the most recognized building in St. Paul is the Cathedral of St. Paul. It has stood since 1917, towering over downtown and Summit Hill.
St. Paul's Cathedral
The state capitol
walking along the Mississippi
A stroll along St. Paul's Upper Landing will lead you right into to the heart of the city.
closeup of the capitol's dome
St Paul's Upper Landing along the Mississippi
rental bikes available along the Upper Landing walking trail
For a reasonable cost, bike rentals can be had for any length of time one wishes. The stations can be found in many locations throughout the Twin Cities; this one is on the Upper Landing walking trail.
The state capitol dome
the capitol bulding
The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River from Harriet Island lokoing toward downtown
Looking across the river toward Harriet Island
Looking at downtown St. Paul from Harriet Island
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
the Upper Landing walking trail
the Mississippi and downtown St. Paul
Along the Upper Landing walking trail heading into downtown
St. Paul's Cathedral
residential home near the Cathedral
From every angle, the cathedral is a magnificent structure.
residential home near cathedral
Large stately homes can be seen on the side streets surrounding the cathedral.
reflection in glass buidlings, downtown
downtown buildings
Buildings old and new can be seen in St. Paul's downtown district ...along with a few familiar characters.
downtown buldings
downtown buildings
Downtown St. Paul

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