Andrea and Derrick's Wedding
September, 2007, St Paul, MN
Venues
Ceremony
Picture Location
Reception
Hotels
Parking
Shopping
A small strip mall on Grand Ave
Grand Avenue
Grand Ave
St Paul, MN US
Historic Grand Ave spans 30 blocks long. It is packed with old homes, restaurants, an ice cream parlor, coffee shops, and many different types of stores for shopping.
Rosedale Mall
10 Rosedale Shopping Center
Roseville, MN 55113,
This mall has some great stores and a few new restaurants.
Coffee Shops and Eateries
Cafe Latte
850 Grand Ave
St Paul, MN USA
Cafe Latte is a fabulous coffee shop right off of Grand Ave. It is also known as a pizza and wine bar, gourmet cafeteria, and a bakery. The second level offers huge windows the have a great view of the busy street below.
A side view of the Coffee Shop (Black Bear's Crossings) and a partial view of the Pavilion.
Como Lakeside Pavilion and Black Bear Crossings
1360 Lexington Pkwy N
St Paul, MN 55103, US
Come sit, relax, and catch up at the coffee shop on Lake Como. Enjoy the late summer breeze from the patio on the lake. **In addition to the above, visit: http://www.comopark.com/pavilion.php
Fun Places
The Chalet
1820 Rice St
Maplewood, MN 55113, US
The good ol' Chalet. This fine karaoke establishment is where Anonymous and I met. This little dive bar has pretty tastey food and karaoke can be heard most nights of the week. **The above link also includes a small listing of Twin Cities beer bars.
Parks and Gardens
Central Park Dale East
2520 N Dale St
Roseville, MN 55113, US
In this park there is a floating boardwalk through the nature preserve. Also has the Harriet Alexander Nature Center on site.
The Sunken Garden. The flowers are changed every season.
Como Zoo
1225 Estabrook Dr
St Paul, MN 55103, US
Wander through the free zoo and conservatory. The gardens, indoor and outdoor, are absolutely gorgeous. Also, enjoy mini golfing or bring the kids to the amousement park for the rides.
Harriet Island Regional Park
Plato Blvd W & Water St W
St Paul, MN 55107, US
Harriet Island borders the southern edge of the Mississippi River.
St Paul Cathedral is at the furthest east end of Summit Ave.
Historic Summit Avenue
Summit Ave
St Paul, MN US
Summit Avenue is a scenic tour down the country's longest span of Victorian homes. See the Governor's Mansion, James J Hill Mansion, and many other beautiful homes.
Muriel Sahlin Arboretum-Central Park Dale West
2525 N Dale St
Roseville, MN 55113, US
The beautiful Arboretum is 8 acres of relaxing landscaping, gardens, and walkways.
Veteran's Memorial Rose Garden
[201-499] John Ireland Blvd
St Paul, MN 55101, US
The lawn to the capital also has beautiful grounds and a memorial.