James J. Hill House
The James J. Hill House is the former mansion of railroad magnate James J. Hill, today operated as a museum home. Head to St. Paul to see it. This is a site of Minnesota Historical Society.
A museum inside St. Paul
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. Paul
James J. Hill House is inside St. Paul, which has 36 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
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 James J. Hill House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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James J. Hill House
The James J. Hill House is the former mansion of railroad magnate James J. Hill, today operated as a museum home. It is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, towards the eastern end of Summit Avenue near the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Completed in 1891, the house has 36,000 square feet (3,300 m2) of living area and 44,552 square feet (4,139.0 m2) of total space. During Hill's lifetime it was regarded as the "showcase of St. Paul".
It is listed as a U.S. National Historic Landmark, operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. It is also a contributing property to the Historic Hill District.
- Type
- Museum
- Run by
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 14K a year
Where to sleep near James J. Hill 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 James J. Hill 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 | 5 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 |
| Stillwater | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 18 11 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 19,354 | $414K | B+ |
| Inver Grove Heights | 8 mi south | 15 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 36,873 | $363K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near James J. Hill House
The list nearby runs to 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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James J. Hill House: what to know
Is James J. Hill House in St. Paul?
Yes. It’s inside St. Paul, MN.
When is the best time to visit James J. Hill House?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to James J. Hill House?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near James J. Hill 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.