ISD 625-Saint Paul Public Schools

Mark your calendars to join St. Paul Community Education and learn more about the upcoming 2024 tour opportunities with our local partner. Also, hear about other day trips and walking tours through SPPS Community Education.

*Note- When you register for this course you are registering to have a electronic brochure with registration information emailed to you; you are not registering for an actual tour. St. Paul Community Education is pleased to offer a number of extended tours in cooperation with Landmark Tours. A local, family-owned tour operator, Landmark’s inclusive packages feature round-trip airfare, quality accommodations in great locations, many enjoyable meal experiences, admission to all itinerary attractions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, and the services of a professional Tour Manager. Upcoming travel opportunities include Chicago: Summer in the Windy City Oregon Coast with Crater Lake National Park Alaska- Two Unique Itineraries: Land & Sea or Glaciers & Trains Canadian Rockies with Banff & Yoho National Park Nova Scotia & The Islands of Eastern Canada Historic Trains of Colorado Greece & The Aegean Sea Cruise New Mexico with Taos, Santa Fe, & the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta American West with Monument Valley Australia Adventure Kenya: African Safari Autumn in New England Iceland with the Golden Circle & South Coast Tuscany: Culture & Cuisine Thanksgiving in New York City Nashville Country Christmas Tournament of Roses Parade with Catalina Island Florida Keys Hawaii: 4 Island Cruise & Tour To inquire about these tours and receive detailed tour information, do the following: Click the 'Enroll Now' button on this page to register and receive a link to the full Landmark catalog in your confirmation email.

Hike through and hear about the land and the history of Saint Paul’s West Side Cherokee Park. See the Mississippi River from various lookout points. Bring binoculars to observe the birds. There will be some moderate hiking through the woods, so good walking or hiking shoes are suggested. Walk is approximately 2.8 miles on uneven terrain. There will be few, if any, places to sit. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Extensive walking, stairs, standing) Tour will begin at the corner of Chippewa Avenue and Curtice Street. See your Registration Confirmation email for more information.

Discover the role of the Mississippi River in shaping Saint Paul's past and present. While walking along the downtown riverfront, hear stories about its history and the people who made their homes and living along this amazing river. Tour Rating: 4 (Demanding - extensive walking/stairs/standing) Meet at Upper Landing Park, at Shepard Road and Eagle Street Parkway (180 Shepard Rd). See your Registration Confirmation email for more information.

Imagine a time when the Saintly city wasn’t always so saintly. Stroll through downtown and discuss the local impact of Prohibition, when Saint Paul was a hot spot for bootleggers and familiar landmarks took on a new life. Learn about Saint Paul’s beer history, and today’s boom in craft beer. Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Demanding - extensive walking/stairs/standing) Meet at the Science Museum of Minnesota Plaza at 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55102. See your Class Confirmation email for more information.