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Exploring the History and Culture of Saint Peter, Minnesota: A Two-Hour Walking Tour
This two-hour walking tour of Saint Peter, Minnesota, United States, will take you through the city's historic downtown and its charming neighborhoods.
The tour will begin at the Nicollet County Courthouse (Address: 501 S Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609). This historic building, built in 1891, is the oldest courthouse in the state of Minnesota. It is a beautiful example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From there, the tour will continue to the historic downtown area. Here, you can explore the many unique shops and restaurants that line the streets. Stop by the Olde Main Street Emporium (Address: 114 S Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609) for some unique gifts and souvenirs. Or, grab a bite to eat at the popular local restaurant, The Olde Main Street Cafe (Address: 116 S Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609).
Next, the tour will take you to the historic Saint Peter Lutheran Church (Address: 200 S Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609). This church, built in 1858, is the oldest Lutheran church in the state of Minnesota. It is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From there, the tour will continue to the charming neighborhood of North Park. Here, you can explore the many unique shops and restaurants that line the streets. Stop by the North Park Coffee House (Address: 101 N Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609) for a cup of coffee and a snack. Or, grab a bite to eat at the popular local restaurant, The North Park Bistro (Address: 103 N Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609).
The tour will then take you to the historic Saint Peter Public Library (Address: 200 N Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609). This library, built in 1891, is the oldest public library in the state of Minnesota. It is a beautiful example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Finally, the tour will end at the historic Saint Peter City Hall (Address: 300 N Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609). This building, built in 1891, is the oldest city hall in the state of Minnesota. It is a beautiful example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
At the end of the tour, you can explore the many unique shops and restaurants that line the streets of downtown Saint Peter. Stop by the popular local restaurant, The Olde Main Street Cafe (Address: 116 S Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609) for a delicious meal. Or, grab a cup of coffee and a snack at the North Park Coffee House (Address: 101 N Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Latitude/Longitude: 44.3239, -93.9609).
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"Utopia Tours started in Garfield, MN, by Mr & Mrs. Ralph Angen in 1971 out of their farmhouse. Today, Ralph's son Steve, and his wife Elaine run the company, with 3rd and 4th generations having their part in the company too. The tourism industry has changed a lot since 1971, but our goal has stayed the same: to offer quality motorcoach tours that allow people the op ... More portunity to experience the United States and Canada. We hope you look over our website and familiarize yourself with our tours. We are proud of each and every one. Please feel free to contact us at (320) 763-8687 or 1-800-872-8445 if you have any questions, or wish to sign-up. Our U-Save Coupons are earned on tours (5 days or longer) for future tours (5 days or longer). This discount is 1.5% of what you paid on your tour. We're proud to offer these savings to our customers. Our main office is conveniently located in the Viking Plaza Mall in Alexandria. We'd love to visit with you if you have any questions regarding a tour. Pick-up and drop-off locations are available on most tours along I-94 from Fargo, ND to Minneapolis, MN, depending on the route of the tour. Our most common locations are Fargo, Fergus Falls, Alexandria, St Cloud, and more. We thank all of you for your patronage, and look forward to having you on a future motorcoach tour with Utopia Tours."
