Contact Person: Dina Vaynerman
651.292.3276                                                                                                                                            dvaynerman@landmarkcenter.org
 

Visitor Information Center Grand Opening
 

St. Paul, MN – Join Mayor Chris Coleman and Ramsey County Commissioner Rafael Ortega as they officially declare Landmark Center to be the site of  Saint Paul’s newest Visitor Information Center. The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting celebration will take place on Wednesday, July 9 at 11 am at Landmark Center . The public is invited to attend.  The Visitor Center is a partnership project between Landmark Center and the Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Authority.  The opening celebration will be followed by the launch of Landmark Center ’s “Music in the Café Series” featuring local artist Dakota Dave Hull.

The Visitor Information Center will provide visitors with information about events, attractions and other happenings in Saint Paul and the greater metro area.  A variety of literature, maps, itineraries ideas and current events information will be available.  The Center will be staffed by friendly volunteers Monday through Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Saturdays from  10:00am – 4:00pm; Sundays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm.  Visitors may stop in during other building hours to help themselves to brochures, maps and other printed tourist information.

Amy Mino, Executive Director of Minnesota Landmarks, the management agency for  Landmark Center, “This is an exciting opportunity for Saint Paul and the Ramsey County area to have an official center to welcome guests to our beautiful city.  We’re pleased Landmark Center , one of our most beautiful and most public sites, can serve as the welcoming venue.”
An integral part of the Visitor Center is the newly remodeled, Landmarket Gift Shop, which features Landmark Center, Saint Paul and Minnesota-themed gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, books and apparel.  Landmarket will open Tuesday through Friday 10:00am – 3:00pm; Saturdays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, and Sundays 12:00pm – 3:00pm.
 
About Landmark Center
        Landmark Center was built in 1902 and originally served as the Federal Court House and Post office for the Upper Midwest . Today, Landmark Center serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts countless special events. Owned by Ramsey County , Landmark Center is managed by Minnesota Landmarks, a not-for-profit organization. Landmark Center also houses Anita's Cafe, Landmarket Gift Shop, five gallery spaces, and a number of St. Paul 's premier arts and culture organizations. Landmark Center is accessible to the disabled and is located in downtown St. Paul at 75 West 5th Street .   For more information call 651.292.3276 or visit www.landmarkcenter.org.
                               
About Saint Paul Convention & Visitors Authority
         The Saint Paul Convention & Visitors Authority markets the city of Saint Paul and the surrounding area by attracting and providing services to conventions, meetings, group tours, sporting events and visitors, thereby enhancing the economic fabric of the region.  For more information call 651.265.4900 or info@visitsaintpaul.com.

 

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