Twin Cities Information

The winding, tree-lined streets of Macalester's immediate neighborhood have earned it the nickname "Tangletown," and it is one of St. Paul's most popular neighborhoods. Stretching for four miles through the neighborhood and meandering from the campus to the Mississippi River, Summit Avenue is the longest, best-preserved street of Victorian homes in the nation and a favorite boulevard for walkers, joggers, and cross-country skiers. Running parallel to Summit is its commercial cousin, Grand Avenue, popular for its cafes, coffeeshops, bakeries, bookstores, art galleries, boutiques, and more. Beyond its architecture and amenities, the neighborhood also earns superlatives for safety: the St. Paul Pioneer Press rated it one of the two safest in the metropolitan area.

Beyond the neighborhood are the attractions of two of America's most interesting and invigorating cities. Macalester is about midway between the downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis -- a 10-minute drive by car, a little longer by city bus service.

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Government
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Magazines
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Neighborhood
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Macalester-Groveland Community Council

Newspapers (Major)
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Newspapers (Special Interest)
Asian Pages
Insight
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Transportation
Airport
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