Reviews & Comments
St. Paul, MN
Love St Paul!!! -
5/14/2007I have lived in MN all my life, and I love it here. I was born and raised in St. Paul until age 8 when my family moved about 25 min away to a suburb of St. Paul. As soon as I turned 18, I moved back to St. Paul where everything is within walking/biking distance. I live in one of the higher-end neighborhoods (near historic Summit Ave where all the houses are worth millions), and it is pretty safe, although some not-so-classy areas are very nearby so there is still crime, but where isn't there crime? Yes, I suppose the weather in colder than in most areas of the U.S., but you get used to it. Nothing feels better than a nice, sunny day after a long winter. The river is kind of a central area for nice homes. There are lots of paths and sidewalks, and it seems there are always plenty of people out running, biking, rollerblading, walking, etc. It is so gorgeous here in the fall too. The leaves are absolutely breathtaking. I do plan on moving out east in a few years because I would like to experience life in a different place, but I feel that I will be back to MN eventually. Compared to Minneapolis, I would say that St. Paul is better. It is safer, cleaner, and a little slower-paced, but Minneapolis people never agree. They also claim that Minneapolis is much easier to travel around, but if you know a few of the major streets in St. Paul then you basically know your way around the whole city. I would definitely recommend St. Paul to people who enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and still want the convenience of the city.