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St. Paul. MN
White Bear Lake MN
~4.75 miles from Oakdale city center
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Saint Paul (pronounced /?se?nt 'p??l/, abbreviated St. Paul) is the capital and second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the north bank of the Mississippi River, downstream of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Minneapolis, the state's largest city. Known as the "Twin Cities", these two cities form the core of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the 13th largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.5 million residents. The city's population at the 2000 census was 287,151. Saint Paul serves as the county seat of Ramsey County, the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota.Founded near historic Native American settlements as a trading and transportation center, the city rose to prominence when it was named...
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Indian Mounds Park
St. Paul MN
~4.76 miles from Oakdale city center
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Indian Mounds Park is a public park in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park overlooks the Mississippi River in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood and is part of Battle Creek Regional Park.As many as 37 burial Mounds were constructed by the Hopewell culture approximately 2000 years ago, one of several Native American Mound builders. The dead were buried with artifacts, indicating a religious tradition. The Hopewell culture built distinctive mounds, including burial of the deceased's ashes. Later the Dakota Indians used the same site to bury their dead after wrapping the bodies in animal skins.From about 1600 to 1837 the Dakota Indians lived near the site of the Mounds.1837 - A treaty between Henry Schoolcraft and about 200 Dakota Indians displaced the natives from the site.1856 - Burial M...
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Fitzgerald Theater
St. Paul MN
~6.68 miles from Oakdale city center
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Built in 1910, the Fitzgerald Theater is Saint Paul's oldest surviving theater space. Originally called the Sam S. Shubert Theater, it was one of four special memorial theaters erected by entertainment-industry magnates Lee and J. J. Shubert after the death of their brother Sam, this was to be a particularly elegant building, patterned after the renowned Maxine Elliot Theater in New York.The theater was built on the heels of the Industrial Revolution and in the early stages of the Progressive Era. At the time, J. P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie and Minnesota’s James J. Hill were some of the most powerful businessmen in the country. When the Shubert Theater was built in 1910, Hill was 72 years old, worth $53 million and living in his mansion on Summit Avenue, a street lined with other Victor...
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Landmark Center
St. Paul MN
~6.74 miles from Oakdale city center
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St. Paul’s historic Landmark Center, completed in 1902, originally served as the United States Courthouse and Post Office for the state of Minnesota. It was designed by Willoughby J. Edbrooke, who served as Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department in 1891-92. Edbrooke designed a body of public architecture, much of which, like this structure, was completed after his death in 1896. The Landmark Center stands in beautiful Rice Park, now housing an arts and culture center for St. Paul.The exterior is pink granite ashlar with a hipped red tile roof, steeply pitched to shed St. Paul's snows and enlivened by numerous turrets, gables and dormers with steeply peaked roofs; cylindrical corner towers with conical turrets occupy almost every change of projection. There are two massive ...
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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
St. Paul MN
~6.78 miles from Oakdale city center
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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is located in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota and hosts a variety of performing arts, such as touring Broadway musicals, orchestra, opera, and cultural performers. It serves as a home to several local arts organizations, including the The Minnesota Opera, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and The Schubert Club. James Rocco is currently the center's Vice President and Producing Artistic Director.
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Science Museum of Minnesota
St. Paul MN
~6.81 miles from Oakdale city center
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The Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science and mathematics education. Founded in 1907 and located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution is staffed by over 500 employees and over 1,600 volunteers. The museum's mission statement, "Turn on the science: realizing the potential of policy makers, educators, and individuals to achieve full civic and economic participation in the world", reflects its intention to foster science citizenship for all its publics.
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Minnesota State Capitol
St. Paul MN
~6.83 miles from Oakdale city center
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The Minnesota State Capitol is located in Minnesota's capital city, Saint Paul, and houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Governor. The building also includes a chamber for the Minnesota Supreme Court, although court activities usually take place in the neighboring Minnesota Judicial Center.The building is set in a landscaped campus. Various monuments are to its sides and front. Behind, a bridge spans University Avenue, and in front others were later added over the sunken roadway of Interstate 94, thus preserving the sight lines. Set near the crest of a hill, from the Capitol steps a panoramic view of downtown St. Paul is presented.
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Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Avenue West Waterloo ON
~6.86 miles from Oakdale city center
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Wilfrid Laurier University is a university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It also has campuses in Brantford, Ontario, and Kitchener, Ontario. It is named in honour of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the seventh Prime Minister of Canada. Laurier offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields. Laurier is one of the fastest-growing universities in Canada (enrollment more than doubled from 1997 to 2006). The main campus is located in Waterloo. The City of Waterloo is home to both Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo.
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RiverCentre
St. Paul MN
~6.94 miles from Oakdale city center
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The RiverCentre is a large convention center located in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. It has twice been honored as "Best Convention Center" by Minnesota Meetings and Events Magazine. It hosts a large variety of events, and has been the home of the annual Festival of Nations since 1934.
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Xcel Energy Center - Minnesota Wild
White Bear Lake MN
~6.97 miles from Oakdale city center
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Xcel Energy Center is a one-of-a-kind multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility located in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital. Xcel Energy Center is home to the NHL's Minnesota Wild, the Minnesota Swarm and a multitude of entertainment events annually.Xcel Energy Center (The X) is a multi-purpose arena located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, sponsored by Xcel Energy.The arena has four spectator levels: one suite level, and three general seating levels named the 100 level, the club level, and the 200 level. Its official capacity is 18,064.It is home of the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League and the Minnesota Swarm of the National Lacrosse League.It is owned by the city of Saint Paul and operated by Minnesota Sports & Entertainment.It is on the same block as...
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Minnesota History Center
St. Paul MN
~7.09 miles from Oakdale city center
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Housing a collection of more than 100,000 objects and 500,000 documents, this is a must-stop for residents and tourists alike. The dramatic setting alone is worth the trip. Inside the History Center, past times are alive and well. 'Minnesota A to Z,' an ingenious depiction of various aspects of Minnesota life over the past 150-plus years, will jog the memories of longtime residents. Kids can climb inside a full-size boxcar and replica of a grain elevator. Changing exhibits use interactive techniques, recordings and videos to make history lessons painless. Admission is free.
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Cathedral of Saint Paul
St. Paul MN
~7.27 miles from Oakdale city center
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The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of St Paul, Minnesota. It is the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. One of the most distinctive cathedrals in the United States, it sits on Cathedral Hill overlooking downtown St Paul and features a distinctive copper-clad dome. The current building opened in 1915 as the fourth cathedral of the archdiocese to bear this name. On March 25, 2009, it was designated as the National Shrine of the Apostle Paul by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Vatican.
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James J. Hill House
St. Paul MN
~7.30 miles from Oakdale city center
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The James J. Hill House, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, was built by railroad magnate James J. Hill. The house, completed in 1891, is near the eastern end of Summit Avenue near the Cathedral of Saint Paul. With 36,000 square feet (3,344 square meters) of living area, the house is the largest residence in Minnesota and is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
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Minnesota Governor's Residence
Minneapolis MN
~8.96 miles from Oakdale city center
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The Minnesota Governor's Residence serves as the official home of the governor of Minnesota. The house, located at 1006 Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, sits on 1.5 acres (6,000 m²) of land. The building is slightly over 16,000 square feet (1,500 m²).The house was designed by Minneapolis architect William Channing Whitney for Saint Paul lumberman Horace Hills Irvine and his family. The 20 room English Tudor house has nine bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and nine fireplaces. The Irvine family lived in the home from 1912 until 1965, when the Irvines' youngest daughters, Clotilde Irvine Moles and Olivia Irvine Dodge, donated it to the people of Minnesota to serve as the official residence of the First Family.The Minnesota Legislature in 1965 passed a law accepting the donation and designating the ...
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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Minneapolis MN
~9.13 miles from Oakdale city center
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Founded in 1987, Como Park Zoo Conservatory provide hours of seasonal enjoyment. Animals, amusement rides, a 1914-carousel, mini golf and seal lion shows are linked via a fabulous new Visitor Center to the Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory and a Japanese Garden.
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Concordia University St. Paul
275 Syndicate St N Minneapolis MN - 651-644-2910
~9.44 miles from Oakdale city center
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Concordia is a Christian liberal arts university, one of 10 owned and operated by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.Concordia is a Christian liberal arts university, one of 10 owned and operated by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Our student-centered focus creates a caring, supportive and energetic environment, making the university a place that stands out for its warmth, character and academic strength.Backgrounds, cultural heritage and age of students may vary widely, yet all have found a welcoming, accepting place to grow academically, spiritually and interpersonally. Our students truly care about one another and often form friendships that last a lifetime. At Concordia, you'll feel a part of a close-knit, caring community that encourages you to explore your talents and achie...
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 North Snelling Avenue Saint Paul MN
~9.98 miles from Oakdale city center
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Minneapolis MN
~10.02 miles from Oakdale city center
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The Minnesota State Fair is the state fair of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its slogan is "The Great Minnesota Get-Together." It may be the largest state fair in the United States in terms of average daily attendance, though the State Fair of Texas runs twice as long and is the largest by annual attendance. It is held at the state fairgrounds, adjoining the Saint Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. The site is in the suburb of Falcon Heights, Minnesota, midway between the state's capital city of St. Paul and the largest city, Minneapolis. Residents of the state and region come to the fair to be entertained, exhibit their best livestock, show off their abilities in a variety of fields including art, and cooking, learn about new products and services, and enjoy many different types of...
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Macalester College
Minneapolis MN
~10.20 miles from Oakdale city center
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Macalester College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1874.Macalester College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was founded in 1874 as a Presbyterian-affiliated but nonsectarian college. Its first class entered September 15, 1885. The college is located on a 53 acre (21.4 ha) campus in a historic residential neighborhood and includes seven academic buildings, ten residences, a library, and a technology center. Notable alumni include Kofi Annan, Walter Mondale, DeWitt Wallace, Alexander Wendt, Ari Emanuel, Peter Berg, Tim O'Brien, Bob Mould and Charles Baxter. Macalester enrolls approximately 1,850 undergraduate students. The school is known for its large international enrollment and has one of the highest percentages of fore...
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University of Minnesota St. Paul
Minneapolis MN
~10.77 miles from Oakdale city center
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (U of M or regionally The U) is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 51,659 students in 2009-2010.
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University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis MN
~11.40 miles from Oakdale city center
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The University of St. Thomas (also known as UST or simply St. Thomas) is a coeducational archdiocesan Roman Catholic institution of higher learning based in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1885 as a Catholic seminary, it is named after St. Thomas Aquinas, a medieval Catholic theologian and philosopher who is the patron saint of learners in the Roman Catholic Church. Now a nationally recognized university, it currently enrolls more than 11,000 students, making it Minnesota's largest private college or university. St. Thomas' recently revised mission statement.Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.Father D...
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St Croix Meadows Greyhound Park
2200 Carmichael Rd Hudson WI - 715-386-6800
~12.25 miles from Oakdale city center
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Enjoy an exciting day at the races at the St. Croix Meadows Greyhound Racing Park open year round with greyhound and horse racing.Contact: 715-386-6800
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Minnehaha Park
Minneapolis MN
~12.47 miles from Oakdale city center
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Today, the falls are located near the entrance of Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. The park is divided into two main portions, an upper section above the falls which is kept trimmed and maintained like many other city parks, and the lower section which is largely left in a natural state which is largely popular for free climbing due to the steep terrain. Minnehaha Park is a popular site for cultural festivities and weddings.Some historic structures are located in the park.The home of John H. Stevens, built in 1849 or 1850 near St. Anthony Falls was moved to Minnehaha Park in 1896. According to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the home has the distinction of being the first wood-frame dwelling built west of the Mississippi. It was in this home that the name Minneapolis was sugge...
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University of Minnesota
240 Williamson Hall Minneapolis MN - 612-625-2008
~13.16 miles from Oakdale city center
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (U of M or regionally The U) is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest[3] main campus student body in the United States, with 51,659 students in 2009-2010.
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Bell Museum of Natural History
Minneapolis MN
~13.30 miles from Oakdale city center
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The Bell Museum of Natural History is a museum located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the campus of the University of Minnesota. On display are numerous animal specimens from all over the world. The museum is currently planning a move to the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus.The James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History was established by state legislative mandate in 1872 to collect, preserve, skillfully prepare, display, and interpret our state's diverse animal and plant life for scholarly research and teaching and for public appreciation, enrichment, and enjoyment. Its governance belongs, by state legislative designation, to the University of Minnesota. The Bell Museum of Natural History is a portal to experiences that bring people closer to the natural world. It is a small, per...
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Weisman Art Museum
Minneapolis MN
~13.37 miles from Oakdale city center
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The Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis has been a teaching museum for the university since 1934. The museum's current building, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, was completed in 1993. The stainless steel skin was fabricated and installed by the A. Zahner Company, a frequent collaborator with Gehry's office.It is one of the major landmarks on campus, situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River at the east end of the Washington Avenue Bridge. The building presents two faces, depending on which side it is viewed from. From the campus side, it presents a brick facade that blends with the existing brick and sandstone buildings. On the opposite side, the museum is a playground of curving and angular brus...
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Fort Snelling State Park
Minneapolis MN
~13.39 miles from Oakdale city center
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Fort Snelling State Park is a 2,931-acre (11.86 km2) Minnesota state park at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Its most notable feature is the historic Fort Snelling, which dates from 1820. The fort itself is operated by the Minnesota Historical Society and requires a separate entrance fee. The bulk of the state park preserves the bottomland forest, rivers, and backwater lakes below the river bluffs. The park was opened in 1962. Both the State Park and Historic Fort are part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a National Park Service site.As of 2005, the park hosts 400,000 visitors annually and contains the restored fort, a visitor's center, eighteen miles (29 km) of cross-country skiing trails, eighteen miles (29 km) of hiking trails, and five mi...
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Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Ave Minneapolis MN - 612-330-1000
~13.57 miles from Oakdale city center
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Established in 1872 as a seminary school. Today Augsberg college is a liberal arts college located in the heart of Minneapolis.
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Guthrie Theater
Minneapolis MN
~14.28 miles from Oakdale city center
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The Guthrie Theater is a center for theater performance, production, education, and professional training in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the result of the desire of Sir Tyrone Guthrie, Oliver Rea, and Peter Zeisler to create a resident acting company that would produce and perform the classics in an atmosphere removed from the commercial pressures of Broadway.The Guthrie opened on May 7, 1963, with a production of Hamlet, with George Grizzard portraying the lead and directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie. It moved to a new, three-theater building after closing its 2005 - 2006 season with a production Hamlet on May 7, 2006.
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Washburn A Mill
Minneapolis MN
~14.30 miles from Oakdale city center
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The first Washburn A Mill, built by C. C. Washburn in 1874, was declared the largest flour mill in the world upon its completion, and contributed to the development of Minneapolis. On May 2, 1878, a spark ignited airborne flour dust within the mill, creating an explosion that demolished the Washburn A and killed 14 workers instantly. The ensuing fire resulted in the deaths of four more people, destroyed five other mills, and reduced Minneapolis’s milling capacity by one third. By 1880, a new Washburn A Mill, designed by Austrian engineer William de la Barre, opened as the largest flour mill in the world, a designation it retained until the Pillsbury A Mill opened across the river in 1881.At the peak of the Washburn A Mill's production, it could grind over 100 boxcars of wheat into almost...
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