A local’s guide to the beautiful Summit Ave in St. Paul, MN, which features nearly 5 miles of historic homes – including the longest avenue of Victorian homes in America – and 373 of the street’s original homes from the 1800s are still standing.
Historical things to do in Rochester, Minn. – step back to the 1800s
My staycation series continues with a visit to southeast Minnesota – Rochester, the home of the Mayo Clinic and more. Take a virtual tour back to the 1800s to experience a farmstead, one-room schoolhouse, log cabin and more cool history.
Updated 10.12.21
Top 10 walking tours in the Twin Cities – Minneapolis and St. Paul
Explore the history of Minneapolis and St. Paul as you take a virtual tour of the top 10 walking tours and urban hikes through the streets of the Twin Cities.
Tour the historic James J. Hill House in St. Paul, MN
Explore the nooks and crannies of St. Paul, Minnesota’s own Downton Abbey – the 36,000-square-foot historical home of James J. Hill, the railroad magnate.
Guide to I-35W Bridge Remembrance Garden Memorial
For those of us living in the Twin Cities, we will not forget the day the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed. A Remembrance Garden honors the victims, survivors and rescuers.
Sneak peek into Minnesota’s past: St. Paul and Minneapolis walking tours
As part of my Exploring My Own Backyard Series, the Minnesota Historical Society is graciously hosting me on 10 different walking tours this summer. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come.
