Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul

Name: Alexander Ramsey House
Address: 265 Exchange St S, Saint Paul, 55102-2445, United States
Telephone: +1 651-296-8760

#37 among attractions in Saint Paul

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Alexander Ramsey House is a historic house museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States; the former residence of Alexander Ramsey, who served as the first governor of Minnesota Territory and the second governor of the state of Minnesota. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. It is also a contributing property to the Irvine Park Historic District. ()

Built: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 44°56'30"N, 93°6'15"W

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265 Exchange St SWest SeventhSaint Paul 55102-2445 United States

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+1 651-296-8760

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Alexander Ramsey House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James J. Hill House, Xcel Energy Center, Cray Plaza, Cathedral of Saint Paul.

~1740 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
James J. Hill House, Saint Paul
9 min walk • Nestled in the historic region of Saint Paul, Minnesota, the James J. Hill House stands as a grand testament to America's Gilded Age. This stately mansion, now functioning as a history museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of one of the nation's...
~1430 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul
7 min walk • Xcel Energy Center is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 2000, it is named for its locally based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy.
0.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cray Plaza, Saint Paul
23 min walk • Cray Plaza, located in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, provides space for working, living, eating, and recreating on one square city block opened in 1986.
0.4 miNW
Revered beaux arts landmark from 1915
Cathedral of Saint Paul, Saint Paul
12 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; the Co-Cathedral is the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
~1460 ftE
Interactive exhibits and educational films
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
8 min walk • Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics education.
1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
CHS Field, Saint Paul
30 min walk • CHS Field is a baseball park in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is home to the St. Paul Saints of the International League of Minor League Baseball, as well as home to Hamline University's baseball team.
0.5 miSE
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Bike trail
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
13 min walk • The Harriet Island Pavilion, also known as the Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion, is a park pavilion on Harriet Island just across the Mississippi River from downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was designed by Clarence W.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Landmark Center, Saint Paul
12 min walk • St. Paul's historic Landmark Center, completed in 1902, originally served as the United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House for the state of Minnesota. It was designed by Willoughby J. Edbrooke, who served as Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department in 1891–92.
0.9 miSE
Natural attraction, Cave, Bars and clubs
Wabasha Street Caves, Saint Paul
24 min walk • 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.
~1920 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul
10 min walk • The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is located in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota and hosts a variety of performing arts, such as touring Broadway musicals, orchestra, opera, and cultural performers, as well as produces local musicals.
0.5 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Assumption Catholic Church, Saint Paul
13 min walk • The Church of the Assumption Catholic Church was dedicated in 1874 and is the oldest existing church in Saint Paul. It is located at 51 West Seventh Street, in downtown Saint Paul. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The parish was founded in 1856 by Bishop Joseph Crétin.

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Which popular attractions are close to Alexander Ramsey House?

Nearby attractions include Justus Ramsey Stone House, Saint Paul (2 min walk), Irvine Park Historic District, Saint Paul (3 min walk), Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul (7 min walk), Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul (8 min walk).

How to get to Alexander Ramsey House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexander Ramsey House:

Bus

5th Street & 7th Street • Lines: 351, 351H, 353, 363, 94D, 94F (9 min walk)
Ramp Entrance • Lines: 351, 351H (9 min walk)

Light rail

Central Station • Lines: 902 (18 min walk)
10th Street • Lines: 902 (18 min walk)

Train

Saint Paul Union Depot (26 min walk)