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Minnesota History CentervsJames J. Hill House
Both Minnesota History Center and James J. Hill House are praised by expert writers. Overall, James J. Hill House scores significantly better than Minnesota History Center. James J. Hill House has a TripExpert Score of 86 with endorsements from 6 reviewers such as On the Grid, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Minnesota History Center
Fodor's
Not For Tourists
Where
Frommer's
345 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 55102-1903
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Fodor's "The story of the state from the perspectives of Native Americans, explorers, and settlers." Full review
Not For Tourists "Huge library, museum, and archives."
Where "Experience a 24-ton boxcar, a birch-bark canoe or an African-American barbershop." Full review
Frommer's "On a rainy day, the Minnesota History Center is the perfect place to spend hours exploring." Full review
James J. Hill House
Lonely Planet Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
On the Grid Where Frommer's
240 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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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
