Alexander Ramsey House
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. You can find it in St. Paul. It dates from 1868.
A museum inside St. Paul
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. Paul
Alexander Ramsey House is inside St. Paul, which has 36 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1868
Alexander Ramsey House dates from 1868. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 7 miles from Alexander Ramsey House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
Below are typical highs and lows near Alexander Ramsey House.
Alexander Ramsey House
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.
It is located at 265 Exchange Street South in the Irvine Park area, which was one of the first trendy neighborhoods in Minnesota. Designed by noted early Minnesota architect Monroe Sheire, the house is one of the nation's best-preserved Victorian homes, featuring carved walnut woodwork, marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, and many original furnishings.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1868
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1969) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1973)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to sleep near Alexander Ramsey House
To stay close, try St. Paul (36) and Minneapolis (92).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Grand Casino Arena
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Target Field
- 5Minnesota State Capitol
- 6Allianz Field
- 7Fort Snelling
- 8Nickelodeon Universe
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Alexander Ramsey House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | in town | — | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Minneapolis | 8 mi west | 10 min | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Bloomington | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Eagan | 9 mi south | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
| Roseville | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Woodbury | 9 mi east | 15 min | 11 11 hotels | 81,558 | $450K | B |
| Inver Grove Heights | 8 mi south | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 36,873 | $363K | C+ |
| Stillwater | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 18 11 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 19,354 | $414K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Alexander Ramsey House
Each of these is within 10 miles.
Big draw18 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
36 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
49 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
5in town MuseumMinnesota State Capitol
63 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
75 mi LandmarkFort Snelling
89 mi Theme parkNickelodeon UniversePhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Minnesota State Capitol: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0
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Alexander Ramsey House: what to know
Is Alexander Ramsey House in St. Paul?
Yes. It’s inside St. Paul, MN.
When is the best time to visit Alexander Ramsey House?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to Alexander Ramsey House?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Alexander Ramsey House?
Minneapolis (8 mi, 92 places to stay), St. Paul (in town, 36 places to stay) and Bloomington (13 mi, 60 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.