Minnesota State Capitol
The Minnesota State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S.
A museum inside St. Paul
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. Paul
Minnesota State Capitol is inside St. Paul, which has 36 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1905
Minnesota State Capitol dates from 1905. 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 8 miles away
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 8 miles from Minnesota State Capitol.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in St. Paul. Green months are the mild ones.
Minnesota State Capitol
The Minnesota State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Minnesota, in its capital city of Saint Paul. It houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the office of the attorney general and the office of the governor. The building also includes a chamber for the Minnesota Supreme Court, although court activities also take place in the neighboring Minnesota Judicial Center.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1905
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972)
- Wikipedia readers
- 28K a year
Where to stay near Minnesota State Capitol
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are St. Paul (36) and Minneapolis (92).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Grand Casino Arena
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Target Field
- 5Allianz Field
- 6Fort Snelling
- 7Nickelodeon Universe
- 8Bde Maka Ska
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Minnesota State Capitol | 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 | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Roseville | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Eagan | 10 mi south | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
| Woodbury | 9 mi east | 15 min | 11 11 hotels | 81,558 | $450K | B |
| Stillwater | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 18 11 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 19,354 | $414K | B+ |
| Brooklyn Center | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 31,846 | $274K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Minnesota State Capitol
Other well-known places within 11 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
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
53 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
66 mi LandmarkFort Snelling
710 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
810 mi LakeBde Maka SkaPhoto 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 · 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 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Minnesota State Capitol
Is Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul?
Yes. It’s inside St. Paul, MN.
When is the best time to visit Minnesota State Capitol?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to Minnesota State Capitol?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Minnesota State Capitol?
Minneapolis (8 mi, 92 places to stay), St. Paul (in town, 36 places to stay) and Bloomington (14 mi, 60 places to stay).
Tips from people in St. Paul
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in St. Paul’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.