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In Dream Big: Engineering Our World, you’ll see engineering marvels from around the world—from the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest skyscrapers to underwater robots and solar cars.
Soar above the world’s tallest bridge and travel at speeds approaching 700 mph—all on the Omnitheater’s giant screen! In Dream Big: Engineering Our World, you’ll see engineering marvels from around the world—from the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest skyscrapers to underwater robots and solar cars. You’ll meet four real-life engineers who are making a living confronting real world problems with innovative solutions. Learn what led them to their careers, be inspired by their stories about succeeding against the odds, and walk away with a new appreciation for people who are using STEM to make life better for people all over the world. Dream Big will transform the way you think about engineering, revealing the compassion and creativity that drive engineers to create a more sustainable future for all of us.

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Take a 90-minute walking tour of the Summit Avenue neighborhood, named one of America’s “Great Streets” in 2008. The tours highlight the Gilded Age mansions that line the elite avenue and the people who owned them and built them. Guides will talk about the architecture, social history, and current preservation issues of the historic neighborhood. Tours do not include home interiors.

The tour covers 1.5 miles starting at the James J. Hill House. All areas are accessible for those with mobility issues, but some side streets are cobblestone and have historic stone curbs.

Cost
$14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 ages 5-17, MNHS members save 20%

Location
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Contact
651-297-2555
hillhouse@mnhs.org

Each year, the Cathedral of Saint Paul welcomes over 200,000 guests and visitors. The Cathedral is recognized as a historical landmark, one of the most prominent buildings in the city and as a center of spiritual worship.

Guided tours are offered at the Cathedral of Saint Paul with a Cathedral docent Tuesday through Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except holy days and civil holidays). Free will donations are gratefully received.

Please gather in the front pew of the center aisle of the Cathedral. No appointment is necessary. If you have a large group coming at 1:00 p.m., please contact Mr. Zachary Morgan at 651.357.1332 with information about your group so that our docents can be prepared to accommodate the specific needs of your group.

Self-guided tour booklets are available for $2 in the brochure racks. Use any donation box around the Cathedral for payment.
651.228.1766

What began in 1854 as a territorial fair to highlight agriculture and encourage farming in the region became the Minnesota State Fair in 1859, a year after Minnesota was granted statehood. Learn more about the State Fair’s rich history.

Today, often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. The fair attracts nearly 2 million guests annually. See attendance figures.

This end-of-summer tradition is always held the 12 days leading up to and through Labor Day. The 2018 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 23 – Sept. 3.

The fair employs nearly 80 year-round full-time staff members. During the summer, about 400 seasonal staff are added. More than 3,000 people are hired as fair-time staff members. Learn more about fair-time employment.

Located mid-way between Minneapolis and St. Paul, the 322-acre Minnesota State Fairgrounds is renowned for its beautiful gardens and architecture reflecting the art deco and Works Progress Administration eras.

Hundreds of events are held on the fairgrounds throughout the year during the non-fair time, including horse and livestock competitions, merchandise sales, expositions, car shows and more. View a calendar of events.

The Minnesota State Fair is a recipient of a 2013-14 BBB Torch Award for Ethics. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota presents the award annually to companies that display exemplary levels of ethics, customer service and integrity in all aspects of their operations.

Take a 90-minute walking tour of the Summit Avenue neighborhood, named one of America’s “Great Streets” in 2008. The tours highlight the Gilded Age mansions that line the elite avenue and the people who owned them and built them. Guides will talk about the architecture, social history, and current preservation issues of the historic neighborhood. Tours do not include home interiors.

The tour covers 1.5 miles starting at the James J. Hill House. All areas are accessible for those with mobility issues, but some side streets are cobblestone and have historic stone curbs.

Cost
$14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 ages 5-17, MNHS members save 20%

Location
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Contact
651-297-2555
hillhouse@mnhs.org

Each year, the Cathedral of Saint Paul welcomes over 200,000 guests and visitors. The Cathedral is recognized as a historical landmark, one of the most prominent buildings in the city and as a center of spiritual worship.

Guided tours are offered at the Cathedral of Saint Paul with a Cathedral docent Tuesday through Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except holy days and civil holidays). Free will donations are gratefully received.

Please gather in the front pew of the center aisle of the Cathedral. No appointment is necessary. If you have a large group coming at 1:00 p.m., please contact Mr. Zachary Morgan at 651.357.1332 with information about your group so that our docents can be prepared to accommodate the specific needs of your group.

Self-guided tour booklets are available for $2 in the brochure racks. Use any donation box around the Cathedral for payment.
651.228.1766