Summit Avenue, Minneapolis

Summit Avenue, Minneapolis (must see)

Summit Avenue is four and a half miles long and hosts 373 of the 440 homes representing the Victorian era. These houses were home to some of St. Paul's most prominent early families and represent a variety of architectural styles. Because of these homes' age, some of them even boast a reputation for being haunted that you're likely to find interesting.

The National Historic Landmarks on this street include the Frank B. Kellogg House, the F. Scott Fitzgerald House, and the James J. Hill House. National Register of Historic Places homes here include the Burbank–Livingston–Griggs House, the Pierce and Walter Butler House, and Dr. Ward Beebe House. Other important Historic Landmarks on this street include the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the Minnesota Governor's Residence.

The James J. Hill House is open for public tours on Wednesdays through Sundays. The homes that are viewable only from the outside offer plenty of excellent photo opportunities - take as much or as little time as you want, enjoying these historic beauties.

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Summit Avenue on Map

Sight Name: Summit Avenue
Sight Location: Minneapolis, USA (See walking tours in Minneapolis)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Create Your Own Walk in Minneapolis

Create Your Own Walk in Minneapolis

Creating your own self-guided walk in Minneapolis is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Churches

Historical Churches

Minneapolis is known as the "City of Lakes”, but lakes aren’t the only pride of this city. You will be amazed by how many cathedrals, churches, temples and other holy places are scattered among the city. Don’t miss the chance to visit the most notable historical churches in Minneapolis with this self-guided walking tour.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis Campus Walking Tour

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis Campus Walking Tour

The University of Minnesota is a public research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & Saint Paul. Respectively, its campus is located in these two neighboring cities. Founded in 1851, seven years before Minnesota became a state, this is one of the largest universities in the U.S., with over 50,000 enrolled students.

This self-guided tour takes you to explore the UM Minneapolis...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Saint Paul Introduction Walking Tour

Saint Paul Introduction Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Minneapolis Introduction Walking Tour

Minneapolis Introduction Walking Tour

Minneapolis, Minnesota's major metropolis straddling the Mississippi River, is known for its parks and lakes. The city is also home to a number of cultural landmarks, such as the Walker Art Center, a contemporary art museum, and the nearby Sculpture Garden, famed for Claes Oldenburg's "Spoonbridge and Cherry", to name but a few. If you have the taste for art and architecture,...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles