Historic Sites in Maple Grove

"About Fort Snelling: Today’s impressive Fort Snelling was started as a wooden barracks in the 1820s at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. It quickly grew into a large stone fort and the US Government’s first true stake in the pioneer region which was already occupied by local Native American groups for hundreds of years. The original purpose of Fort Snelling was to help secure the fur trade and make inroads with Native tribes, although the history wasn’t always rosy."

"Fort Snelling is the state's oldest structure, established in 1820 as a frontier outpost in the remote Northwest Territory. Guides in period dress show restored buildings and reenact pioneer life."

"This is the place where you could meet the Governor of Minnesota as this is where his office is located. This also includes the office of other prominent people including the Attorney General’s office. The brain child behind its fantastic design is a guy by the name of Cass Gilbert and is one of the big architectural marvels in the United States of America."

"Located close to the University club of St Paul, The MinnesotaState Capitol is a great place for engagement session. And attract visitors from Minneapolis area and beyond."

"The Minnesota State Capitol building covers a ton of ground and will inspire photographers with a love for architecture to get the perfect shot."

"Alexander Ramsey was mayor of St. Paul, the second governor of Minnesota, and the founder of the Minnesota Historical Society to which his grandchildren bequeathed the historic home upon their death in 1964. The Victorian home was built in 1872 of native limestone and contains portraits, furnishings, and personal belongings of the Ramsey family. The home is extremely well-preserved, restored to its original condition thanks to the perseverance of his heirs who took care to save any elements of the house that were updated during its use."

"- 265 South Exchange Street // Saint Paul, MN 55102 - Take a trip back in time to the 19th century and visit one of the best-preserved Victorian houses in the country; this was the home of Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota's first territorial…"

"The Landmark Center is housed in the finely restored 1902 Federal Court Building, an impressive and photo-worthy building that now contains restaurants, galleries, function rooms, and performance spaces, which host theater and dance productions, as well as concerts. The building generally serves as a cultural center, but visitors can appreciate the history and architecture of the building by taking one of the several guided tours available. Visitors can also learn more about the center in Landmark Gallery, a permanent exhibit that outlines significant historical events that took place here, from Federal Court cases to community events."

"If you love history, then you’ll geek out over the Landmark Center. This castle-esque building in downtown Saint Paul began its legacy as a federal post office and courthouse. It's a place where famous gangsters were tried, two US Supreme Court Justices practiced, and the act that enforced Prohibition was written."

"Fort Snelling State Park has year round free outdoor recreation, from hiking paths to snowshoeing trails. Free events include parent and child ice fishing and an introduction to snowshoeing. You can learn about how to tap trees."

"P.J. Murphy’s recently closed temporarily for a rebrand, expanding the bakery’s French offerings as a nod to chef/co-owner Francois Kiemde’s culinary background as a French-trained chef. As part of it, the spot has reopened under the name La Boulangerie Marguerite (pronounced Lah Boo-Lanj-Er-EE Mar-Gah-Reet). Longstanding favorites and original recipes of top sellers such as doughnuts, fritters, sourdough bread and baguettes from P.J."

"The croissants (chocolate, almond and plain) were all phenomenal. Crispy, buttery and full of flavor -- almost takes me back t..."

"A space where new and emerging artists can showcase their talent, Galeria do Beija Flor makes art accessible to all. Founders and curators, Byron Bradley and David Rubedor are finding ways to expand the gallery viewing and buying experience with the type of mixed art they bring to their space. This includes making art affordable and working with diverse set of artists."

"The Soo Center (or SooVAC, as it’s known to locals) is a community arts centre in Minneapolis’ residential Lowry Hill East neighbourhood, complete with an outdoor library and an easy, friendly atmosphere. Most artists are local and work is often sculptural, incorporating found objects or scraps of detritus: Objects For Consideration, a recent exhibition, featured decorative objects from the studios of over 20 artists on a series of shelves. SooVAC is a storefront gallery, and its one large hall looks out directly onto the street, encouraging passersby to come in to browse and drawing large crowds on opening nights."

"Last but not least, there's A Piece Of Cake, a Summit-University favorite with 4.5 stars out of 34 reviews. Stop by 485 Selby Ave. to hit up the bakery, which offers coffee, tea and more, next time you're in the mood. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"2853 Johnson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-789-2827Website. If you are looking for an old-fashioned bakery with traditional, little, dainty cookies, this is the bakery for you. I sampled a miniature Date Filled Cookie, a delicate Chocolate Chip Macaroon Cookie and a pretty Sugar Cutout."