Roseville is perfectly positioned between Minneapolis & Saint Paul; giving you access to a long list of things to do only a short distance away. Have you heard of the Minnesota State Fair? It’s one of the most popular state fairs in the country and it’s so close to Roseville that you can smell the cheese curds. From museums to breweries (Bent Brewstillery right in Roseville) to zoos, you will find unique things to do to fit your mood when visiting the Twin Cities.
So much to see, so much to do
All Attractions
Arts & Theaters
* Rosetown Playhouse
Phone: (651) 792-7414
Rosetown Playhouse is Roseville’s community theater that is dedicated to creating memorable experiences through playful productions. The playhouse stages a major production each summer at the Como Lakeside Pavilion in Saint Paul and an annual winter show at the Roseville Area Middle School theater.
Acme Comedy Company
Phone: (612) 338-6393
Acme Comedy Company is a premier standup comedy club that brings national touring comedians to the Twin Cities.
Actors Theater of Minnesota
Phone: (651) 290-2290
Actors Theater of Minnesota is a professional theater company located in the heart of Downtown Saint Paul’s charming Theater District.
Breweries
* Bent Brewstillery
Phone: (844) 879-2368
Bent Brewstillery, located right here in Roseville, is a craft brewery and small batch distillery. It is the first micro brewery-micro distillery in the state of Minnesota. They strive to bring tasty brews and powerful booze to the public that are diverse and rebel against rigid style guidelines. Enjoy sporadic food from local food trucks or bring in your own food from a local restaurant.
* High Pines Brewing
High Pines Brewing is Roseville’s second brewery. They share a building with The Tipsy Steer and the outdoor space features a large playground.
10K Brewing
Phone: (763) 392-4753
10K Brewing offers a rotating selection of craft beer and entertainment. A new beer is available on tap every week and a whole new selection is available every month. They offer a ever changing entertainment schedule with comedians, live music, bingo, trivia, and more.
Colleges & Universities
* University of Northwestern – St. Paul
Phone: (651) 631-5100
The University of Northwestern – St. Paul is a wholeheartedly Christian university with 70+ majors, award-winning fine arts and athletics, and a community of passionate faculty, staff & students. They are here to help students grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their profession, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community, and world. The campus is located right on the edge of Roseville.
Bethel University
Phone: (651) 638-6400
Bethel University is a leader in Christian higher education with approximately 6,200 students from 48 states and 29 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Bethel is located 5 minutes from Roseville.
Concordia University, St. Paul
Phone: (651) 641-8230
Concordia University, St. Paul is a university of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. Their mission is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God’s creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel. Concordia is located 10 minutes from Roseville.
Family Entertainment
* GameZenter
Phone: (651) 379-3801
GameZenter is a concrete and steel ode to gaming that can comfortably sit over 150 gamers. It features a full-line retail store and a café that serves fresh meals and drinks including coffee, wine, and beer. Open gaming is available to all visitors, whether you’re playing the newest releases or introducing your family to an old classic. It also hosts dozens of events every month, from weekly meet-ups for your favorite card games to store championships.
* Harriet Alexander Nature Center
Phone: (651) 765-4262
The Harriet Alexander Nature Center is an oasis nestled within the borders of Roseville’s Central Park. On the grounds there is a boardwalk and trails that circulate through 52 acres of marsh, prairie and forest habitats. Come explore the marsh on the new boardwalk sections which are linked to the older sections, making for a nice long double loop.
Museums & Historical Sites
Alexander Ramsey House
Phone: (651) 296-8760
Alexander Ramsey House is a historic Victorian-era home in Saint Paul, built by Minnesota’s first territorial governor, Alexander Ramsey. The home is filled with thousands of original family items and furnishings.
American Swedish Institute
Phone: (612) 871-4907
American Swedish Institute is a vibrant museum, cultural center and historic Turnblad mansion that links Minnesota history with the best of contemporary Swedish and Nordic culture.
Bell Museum & Planetarium
Phone: (612) 626-9660
Bell Museum is Minnesota’s state natural history museum which inspires those curious about life through hands-on experiences with University of Minnesota research and discovery in the arts and sciences.
Outdoor Recreation
* Guidant John Rose MN OVAL
Phone: (651) 792-7007
The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL is the largest outdoor refrigerated skating facility in North America with 110,000 square feet of refrigerated ice from November to March. The OVAL has a 400-meter speed skating track surrounding an infield ice area used for hockey or bandy. The OVAL is also used for inline skating and hosts an aggressive skate park from May to September and has hosted events such as World Cup Speedskating, World and National Bandy Championships, and Aggressive Skating and Biking competitions. See how the OVAL gets ready for the outdoor ice skating season.
* Harriet Alexander Nature Center
Phone: (651) 765-4262
The Harriet Alexander Nature Center is an oasis nestled within the borders of Roseville’s Central Park. On the grounds there is a boardwalk and trails that circulate through 52 acres of marsh, prairie and forest habitats. Come explore the marsh on the new boardwalk sections which are linked to the older sections, making for a nice long double loop.
* Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course
Phone: (651) 633-8337
Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course is a par-three, nine-hole course conveniently located in Roseville. The course is lined with beautiful gardens and mature trees and can consistently be played in less than two hours by golfers of all ages and abilities.
Scenic Tours
7 Vines Vineyards
Phone: (651) 478-6300
Nestled in the city of Dellwood, MN just 20 miles northeast of the Twin Cities, 7 Vines is a true destination. Acres of rolling vines and a state of the art winery welcome you to explore the grape to wine process and savor hand crafted wines with Midwest charm.
Cathedral of Saint Paul
Phone: (612) 228-1766
The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a historical landmark and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. It is one of the most prominent buildings in Saint Paul and is a center of spiritual worship. Guided tours are offered at the Cathedral Tuesday through Friday, except on holy days and civil holidays.
Hennepin Theatre Trust
Phone: (612) 455-9500
Take a walking tour of Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State, Orpheum or Pantages Theatre! Experienced guides highlight architecture and historical facts and stories about the venues that anchored the region’s “Theatre Row”. Each tour accesses the theatres’ interiors and provides a fascinating historical perspective that patrons cannot experience when attending an event.
Sports
* Guidant John Rose MN OVAL
Phone: (651) 792-7007
The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL is the largest outdoor refrigerated skating facility in North America with 110,000 square feet of refrigerated ice from November to March. The OVAL has a 400-meter speed skating track surrounding an infield ice area used for hockey or bandy. The OVAL is also used for inline skating and hosts an aggressive skate park from May to September and has hosted events such as World Cup Speedskating, World and National Bandy Championships, and Aggressive Skating and Biking competitions. See how the OVAL gets ready for the outdoor ice skating season.
CHS Field
Phone: (651) 644-6659
CHS Field is home to the St. Paul Saints, a professional baseball team, and also hosts youth and amateur baseball teams from across the region. The facility also hosts more than 100 non-baseball events annually.
Minnesota Gophers
Phone: (800) 846-7437
Ski-U-Mah! The University of Minnesota is home to a large Minnesota Gophers sports scene with sports ranging from football to hockey to baseball to basketball to gymnastics to volleyball to many, many more programs. Cheer along with Goldy Gopher the next time you’re at an exciting sporting event at the University of Minnesota.