The Top 10 Things To Do In Lowertown, St. Paul
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Lowertown, St. Paul, Minnesota, has seen a steady increase in growth in the past decade. Once a former industrial powerhouse, the area experienced disinvestment and made room for artists looking to occupy its beautiful warehouses. Today, the neighborhood is witnessing a new energy, with many exciting entertainment options and festivals to keep all passersby entertained.
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1. Walk Through Mears Park
Park
Attend the Concrete and Grass Music Festival
Set in beautiful Mears Park, the annual Concrete and Grass Music Festival provides festivalgoers with every genre of music imaginable. For three days out of the year, this free event offers the best of the Twin Cities’s vibrant music scene. So, if stopping through St. Paul at the beginning of September, be sure to check this festival out!
2. Eat at PUBLIC Kitchen + Bar
Bar, Restaurant, American
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Visit the Back Alley Gallery
A visit to Lowertown wouldn’t be complete without visiting an art gallery. The Back Alley Gallery is a great gallery to visit, offering a variety of ceramics, sculptures, workshops and live music. This gallery features the works of Tom Abel, a unique sculptor whose raw, seemingly decaying creations are a must for art lovers everywhere.
Back Alley Gallery, 262 4th St E #2, St Paul MN, USA, +1 612-719-7748
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3. Relax at the Lower Landing Park
Park
4. Spend an evening at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Bar, Dutch, Belgian, Cocktails, Wine, Beer