Wabasha Street Caves, Saint Paul

Name: Wabasha Street Caves
Address: 215 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul, 55107-1805, United States
Telephone: +1 651-292-1220

#19 among attractions in Saint Paul

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The Wabasha Street Caves is an event hall built into the sandstone caves located on the south shore of the Mississippi River in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. The caves have been home to mobsters, speakeasies, and for the past 30 years have hosted Swing Night every Thursday night with professional live Big Bands and vocalists, playing music of the old Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington Big Bands. Dances are open to the public and draw crowds in the hundreds. The Wabasha Street Caves also provide historical tours and Murder Mystery Tours in these sandstone caves in Saint Paul, Minnesota near the Mississippi River. Moonlight Serenaders Big Band ()

Elevation: 751 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°56'9"N, 93°5'13"W

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215 Wabasha St SWest Side (Riverview)Saint Paul 55107-1805 United States

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+1 651-292-1220

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Wabasha Street Caves – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Xcel Energy Center, Cray Plaza, Science Museum of Minnesota, Harriet Island Regional Park.

0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Cray Plaza, Saint Paul
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Interactive exhibits and educational films
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
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Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Bike trail
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
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Bridge
High Bridge, Saint Paul
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Boat or ferry
Minnesota Centennial Showboat, Saint Paul
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Architecture, City hall
Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse, Saint Paul
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Park
Rice Park, Saint Paul
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Bridge
Robert Street Bridge, Saint Paul
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0.7 miW
Vernacular architecture, Tower
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Which popular attractions are close to Wabasha Street Caves?

Nearby attractions include Dwight and Clara Watson House, Saint Paul (4 min walk), Colorado Street Bridge, Saint Paul (4 min walk), Riverview Branch Library, Saint Paul (11 min walk), Rau/Strong House, Saint Paul (12 min walk).

How to get to Wabasha Street Caves by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wabasha Street Caves:

Bus

Fillmore Avenue & Robert Street • Lines: 94F (11 min walk)
River Park Plaza & Comcast • Lines: 94F (14 min walk)

Train

Saint Paul Union Depot (20 min walk)

Light rail

Central Station • Lines: 902 (20 min walk)
Union Depot • Lines: 902 (22 min walk)