St. Paul: A Love Story

Today while looking at the CNN website I came across a slideshow entitled "National Trust: Distinctive Destinations." I am always looking for ideas for where to travel to next so I clicked through. Imagine my surprise when the last entry was St. Paul Minnesota! Often I feel the state of Minnesota is over-looked in many travel pieces, especially the beautiful capital city of St. Paul.
Anyone who grew up somewhere is the Twin Cities is either a Minneapolis person or a St. Paul person. Because of my location and family I am a St. Paul girl. While it is true that Minneapolis is an easier city to navigate, I feel St. Paul has the charm of the grand, old cities of Europe (I am just guessing, I have not had the opportunity to travel over in Europe yet). As you walk down Summit Avenue or by Cathedral Hill area you see the beautiful houses and buildings built during the time of railroad and lumber barons. If you venture down to the Wabasha Caves, you are instantly transported back to the years prohibition and Al Capone. On University you see a melting pot of the many different cultures that have come to Minnesota. During the spring, summer and fall the Farmer's Market comes to lowertown, with a beautiful array of flowers, fruit, vegetables, meat and diary all grown and made here in our wonderful state.
I could go one and on for pages about the many wonderful things about St. Paul, but I want to ask you....what is your favorite part of this amazing city?

I wish I could take credit for the beautiful picture above, but I can not. That honor goes the the very talented Rosann Jorde.