Best places: Tourist attractions in Ramsey County

Built in 1915, this beaux arts cathedral features a copper dome, frescoes & several rose windows.

Music recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum.

Set in a local family's front yard, this celebrated site features quirky, seasonal snow sculptures.

This 450-acre public space features a zoo, lake, golf course, gardens & multiple picnic pavilions.

Specialty model-railroad museum featuring large displays, toy trains & history exhibits.

Visitors can take guided tours of this rugged stone mansion completed in 1891 for a railway magnate.

Large preserve with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, plus a play area & orienteering course.

Completed in 1902, this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits.

Woodlands featuring 6.7 acres of paved trails, plus picnic areas & access to fishing on the river.

Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.

72 miles of canoeing & boating, plus hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching & visitor centers.

👍👍 Playground details! Here's the scoop. There is a smaller playground on the east side. That's where the rocket is. The west side, entrance on Victoria, is where the BIG playground is and it is fantastic. It feels like it has everything. Big slides (including a really long rolly-slide). Accessibility....

Regional hiking, biking & cross-country skiing trail through wetlands along the course of a creek.

Built in 1905, this beaux arts–influenced building serves as the seat of the state's government.

Busy park offering a summer aquatic center, pavilion, playground, off-leash dog area & paved trails.

👍👍 One of my daughter's favorite playgrounds! It's a cool spot with multiple playgrounds and activities. There are shaded areas under trees to sit under. Just all around fun for all ages. Just wished there were more picnic tables under shaded areas/ pavillions. It does get super busy at certain times,...

👍👍 It's so beautiful park to take pictures, just walking around, and there's a water fountain too

Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater.

Charming, long-established park featuring waterfalls, trails, a boat launch & scenic picnic areas.

👍👍 A wonderful gem in the middle of the cities! We actually started at Central Park and walked the paths connecting each of the parks including the Arboretum. 5 miles including the boardwalk. Really great location and amenities.