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James J. Hill HousevsComo Park Zoo & Conservatory
James J. Hill House and Como Park Zoo & Conservatory are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, James J. Hill House is the choice of most professionals compared to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. James J. Hill House comes in at #5 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with accolades from 6 reviews such as On the Grid, Lonely Planet and Where.
James J. Hill House
Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
On the Grid
Where
Frommer's
240 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Tour the palatial stone mansion of railroad magnate Hill. It's a Gilded Age beauty, with five floors and 22 fireplaces." Full review
Not For Tourists "For the antique-house-lover."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
" The house is striking today in terms of its intricately carved woodwork and the austere-looking interior. Only the dining room has retained the integrity of its decoration. " Full review
On the Grid "After his death the house was donated the St. Paul Cathedral and later to the Minnesota Historical Society who now have it open to the public for tours." Full review
Where "This Gilded Age mansion, built by railroad magnate James J. Hill, includes 13 bathrooms, 22 fireplaces, an organ and a 100-foot reception hall. " Full review
Frommer's "No single man built a railroad empire like the celebrated James J. Hill, who took the moribund St. Paul & Pacific Railroad from a broken shell to the continent-spanning Great Northern Railway. " Full review
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Not For Tourists Where Where Michelin Guide Fodor's Travel + Leisure
1225 Estabrook Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55103
From $0/night
Fodor's "Como Park has picnic areas, walking trails, playgrounds, and swimming facilities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "At 450 acres, this urban retreat is about half the size of NYC's Central Park, but it has more to see, with a zoo, conservatory, amusement park, golf course, and beautiful lakeside trails." Full review
Not For Tourists "Free zoo with conservatory. Small fee amusement park."
Where "Features hoofed animal display, seals, bears, antelope, big cats, primates and more." Full review
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Don't miss Como Town, the kid-friendly amusement park.
Where "This historic landmark features the largest glass-domed botanical garden in the region, with flowering plants displayed and identified for visitors, and the Como Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Situated in one of the largest green spaces in the Twin Cities, this park has a small-scale zoo, botanical garden and children's leisure area, Como Town (rides and attractions)." Full review
Fodor's "Como Park Zoo is home to large cats, land and water birds, primates, and aquatic animals." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The park has plenty of programming, from virtual classes kids can watch at home to evening strolls for seniors. Their mission is "to inspire our public to value the presence of living things""
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