AOL Web Search

Home. In a mere 4.5 miles on Summit Avenue, you’ll find an astounding 373 of the street’s original 440 homes. Discover the storied background of Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, a historic district that's been home to mansions, churches, and iconic faces through the years.

Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota is a stretch of urban street that is separated by a wide median for a while and standard two way traffic with a center line for a portion as well. It runs from the Mississippi River east to the Cathedral of Saint Paul on the far end.

Otherwise known as Summit Hill in St. Paul, this neighborhood is famous for its regal Summit Avenue, a boulevard boasting the best preserved collection of Victorian mansions in the country. (And once named one of the 10 Greatest Streets in America by the APA .)

A local's guide to the beautiful Summit Ave in St. Paul, MN, which features nearly 5 miles of historic homes - including the longest avenue of Victorian homes in America - and 373 of the street's original homes from the 1800s are still standing.

240 Summit Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 hillhouse@mnhs.org 651-297-2555 Free parking is available on Summit Avenue and adjacent streets. Map and directions What to see and do Guided house tours Thursday–Sunday, January–November (No tours Monday through Wednesday)

240 Summit Ave St Paul, MN 55102 (651) 297-2555 (Phone) View Website Send Email Starts at James J. Hill House Get Directions About Take a 90-minute walking tour of the Summit Avenue neighborhood, named one of America's "Great Streets."

2 3 4 › Featured Grand Olé Creamery Locals line up down the street for the handmade ice cream scoops and classic pizza in this cheery counter-serve mainstay… Learn More Billy’s on Grand For over 30-years, Billy’s on Grand Avenue has been serving up great food, cold drinks, and a friendly in-door and… Learn More Bread and Chocolate

Littered with historic mansions and lined with lush trees, Summit Avenue in Saint Paul is one of the most impressive residential streets in all of America! Sitting at the head of the mighty Mississippi River, early day Saint Paul quickly became a trove of wealth from lumber harvesting, mining, railroad expansions, and many other endeavors.