Along with Minneapolis, Saint Paul is known as one of the Twin Cities, but it is also the state capital of Minnesota. Arriving by plane, travelers will land in Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, which serves both of the Twin Cities. In Saint Paul, families will enjoy the Minnesota Childrenﾒs Museum or the Science Museum of Minnesota. There are tons of festivals to visit, including the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, Irish Fair of Minnesota, and Minnesota State Fair. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is also a great experience for music lovers. Take the family out for pizza at Pizza Luce, a fast growing mini-chain pizzeria. If you are looking for a romantic night away, Bin is a relatively new wine bar serving appetizers. The Wabasha Street Caves gives you the chance to tour sandstone caves which were the sites for gangsters and speakeasies in the 1920s. Whether you are with your family, or a loved one, Saint Paul has it all.

Minnesota has a large amount of lakes, which led to the nickname Land of 10,000 Lakes ﾖ though there are closer to 15,000. With so many bodies of water, there are plenty of opportunities for water sports like canoeing, tubing, swimming, and any thing else you could think of. Mall of America is a popular tourist site, with tons of stores and even an indoor amusements park. There are several professional sports teams to catch in Minnesota, including The Twins for baseball and the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL.