Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha Street South, Saint Paul, MN 55107
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The Wabasha Street Caves in Saint Paul, Minnesota is a unique tourist attraction located at 215 Wabasha Street South. These historic caves have a rich and colorful past, serving as a speakeasy during the Prohibition era and hosting famous gangsters like John Dillinger. Today, visitors can take guided tours of the caves to learn about their fascinating history and explore the underground tunnels. The Wabasha Street Caves offer a one-of-a-kind experience that showcases a piece of Minnesota's hidden past.
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"We did the cave tour, and it was really cool! The tour guide (I forgot her name) was fantastic! And it was very interesting to learn a bit about the history of the area. We didn't go to the gangster tour that followed afterward, but we wish we had! It may be worth looking into that as well!"
"This was a fun tour! I had no idea these "caves" existed in St. Paul or that the space had such an interesting history. Our guide was entertaining and very good at storytelling. She spun the history of the area into an exciting web full of drama, intrigue, and adventure. I highly recommend this affordable one-hour tour to anyone with any interest in local history. There's an additional "gangster tour" that compliments this one as well."
"We were going to be in the cities for a concert so I got the double tour package for my husband's birthday. I was impressed with how knowledgeable our guide was about the gangsters and St Paul history as well. I'm not sure I would bring young kids on the bus tour as it does last longer and has a lot of grown up talk."
"The Wabasha Street Caves are a unique and fascinating place to visit. The caves were originally mined in the 1800s, and later became a mushroom farm and a gangster hideout during Prohibition. Today, the caves are open for tours and special events. The tours are led by knowledgeable guides who tell the stories of the caves' history. Visitors learn about the miners who worked in the caves, the mushroom farmers who grew mushrooms there, and the gangsters who used the caves as a hideout. The tours are also full of ghost stories and legends, which add to the caves' mystique."
"An interesting side excursion if you are visiting St Paul. A bit out of the way - I walked from downtown - but parking is available. On a hot day the caves were super chilly and refreshing. The tour makes the visit worthwhile. Ellie gave the tour with enthusiasm, even singing in moments. The ambiance inside is a bit dated - think “1970s cave / mobster wedding”. Tour lasts an hour and is certainly worth $10 - less than one beer at the Xcel center."
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