2011 NHL Draft Visitor Guide

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 2011 NHL Draft, hosted by the Minnesota Wild. We at Hockey Wilderness and with thanks to our friends at Visit Saint Paul, have worked diligently to create a list of "must-do" activities for those of you coming into town to participate in the festivities. As well as a list of iconic and trendy St. Paul bars, restaurants and activities (brought to you by the good folks at Visit Saint Paul) this will be your home for draft party news, reviews of the establishments and other input from the community on things you absolutely must not miss during the draft!

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Late Night Food:

Mickey's Diner (24 hours) - 36 7th Street West 55102

Can't Miss Saint Paul Joints:

Mancini's - 531 7^th Street West 55102

Gopher Bar  - 241 7^th Street East 55101

Cossetta's  - 211 7^th Street West 55102

The St. Paul Grill - 350 Market Street 55102

Top Patios:

Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub - 258 7th St W, St Paul 55102

Eagle Street Cafe - 174 7th Street West, 55102 (Directly across Kellogg from the X)

The Liffey - 175 7^th Street West 55102

Burger Moe's - 242 7^th Street West 55102

WA Frost - 374 Selby Avenue 55102

Best Chicago Bar in Saint Paul:

Alary's - 139 7^th Street East 55101

Coolest men's clothing store in town:

Heimie's Haberdashery - 400 Saint Peter Street 55102

Tap beer from around the world:

The Bulldog Lowertown - 237 6^th Street East 55101

Burger Moe's - 242 7^th Street West 55102

Things you have to do:

Ride on a Padelford Riverboat - Harriet Island 55107

Tour the Cathedral of St. Paul - 239 Selby Avenue 55102

Tour the Wabasha Street Caves (Gangsters, like Dillinger, hung out here) - 215 Wabasha Street South 55107

Tour Summit Brewing Company - 910 Montreal Circle 55102

Fine Dining:

The Strip Club Meat & Fish - 378 Maria Avenue 55106

Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market - 289 5^th Street East 55101

The St. Paul Grill - 350 Market Street 55102

Worth a $10 cab ride:

Bennett's Chop & Rail House - 1305 7^th Street West 55102

Skinner's Pub & Eatery - 919 Randolph Ave 55102

Billy's on Grand - 857 Grand Avenue 55105

Dixie's on Grand - 695 Grand Avenue 55105

Top Thai

Ruam Mit - 475 Saint Peter 55102

Mango Thai - 610 Selby Avenue 55102

Top Local Breweries

Summit Brewing - 910 Montreal Circle 55102

Flat Earth Brewing - 2035 Benson Avenue 55116

Surly Brewing Co. - 4811 Dusharme Drive Minneapolis 55429

Great Water's Brewing Company - 426 St. Peter St 55102

Reader Suggestions  

Wild Tymes - 33 7th Place West 55102

Great Water's Brewing Company - 426 St. Peter St 55102

Meritage - 410 Saint Peter Street 55102

Kincaid's Fish Chop & Steak - 380 Saint Peter St 55102

Salut Bar Americain - 917 Grand Avenue 55102

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