Minnesota Boat Club Boathouse on Raspberry Island, Saint Paul

Name: Minnesota Boat Club Boathouse on Raspberry Island
Address: 2 Wabasha Street, Saint Paul, 55107, United States
Telephone: (651) 266-6400

#189 among attractions in Saint Paul

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Minnesota Boat Club Boathouse on Raspberry Island

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The Minnesota Boat Club Boathouse on Raspberry Island is a historic structure in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the home of the Minnesota Boat Club, a rowing club founded in 1870, that is Minnesota's oldest athletic organization. In 1885, a wooden structure was built on Raspberry Island to house the Minnesota Boat Club. The club constructed a new boathouse in 1910, which was designed by George H. Carsley in the style of Mission Revival architecture. The boathouse building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Built: 1910 (114 years ago)Elevation: 719 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°56'31"N, 93°5'29"W

Address

2 Wabasha StreetWest Side (Riverview)Saint Paul 55107 United States

Contact

(651) 266-6400

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Day trips

Minnesota Boat Club Boathouse on Raspberry Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Xcel Energy Center, Cray Plaza, Science Museum of Minnesota, CHS Field.

0.5 miW
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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~1920 ftW
Interactive exhibits and educational films
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
10 min walk • Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics education.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
CHS Field, Saint Paul
19 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 miSW
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Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
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~1990 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Landmark Center, Saint Paul
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0.5 miSE
Natural attraction, Cave, Bars and clubs
Wabasha Street Caves, Saint Paul
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0.4 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul
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~1430 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Boat or ferry
Minnesota Centennial Showboat, Saint Paul
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~1090 ftNW
Architecture, City hall
Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse, Saint Paul
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~1770 ftNW
Park
Rice Park, Saint Paul
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Minnesota Boat Club Boathouse on Raspberry Island?

Nearby attractions include Wabasha Street Bridge, Saint Paul (1 min walk), Raspberry Island, Saint Paul (2 min walk), Vision of Peace, Saint Paul (6 min walk), Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse, Saint Paul (6 min walk).

How to get to Minnesota Boat Club Boathouse on Raspberry Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Minnesota Boat Club Boathouse on Raspberry Island:

Bus

Minnesota St • Lines: 3A, 3B (7 min walk)
4 St • Lines: 3A, 3B (7 min walk)

Light rail

Central Station • Lines: 902 (8 min walk)
Union Depot • Lines: 902 (13 min walk)

Train

Saint Paul Union Depot (12 min walk)