The 10 Best Government Buildings in Minnesota, United States

December 27, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the famous Mall of America and Walker Art Institute. Bluff Country to the south has water sports and cross country skiing. The Prairielands abound with lake recreations.
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1. Cottonwood County Courthouse

900 3rd Ave, Windom, MN 56101-1627 http://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/AssetDetail
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Cottonwood County Courthouse

2. Winona County Courthouse

Winona, MN
Excellent
86%
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14%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Winona County Courthouse

The Winona County Courthouse in Winona, Minnesota, is an historic Richardsonian Romanesque structure built in 1888. It was the first courthouse in Minnesota listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having been added in 1970. The courthouse has been meticulously preserved, featuring antique stained glass windows, original fireplaces, and intricately carved stone work.

3. Minnesota State Capitol

75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55155-1605 +1 651-296-2881 [email protected] http://www.mnhs.org/capitol
Excellent
62%
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27%
Satisfactory
7%
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3%
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1%
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4.5 based on 375 reviews

Minnesota State Capitol

Connect with this landmark government building designed by Cass Gilbert through its amazing stories — and learn about its incredible architecture, art and history.

Reviewed By Madogfechan - Bishopton, United Kingdom

Such a beautiful building, marble pillars and staircases, breathtaking dome, somber official chambers, rich colours, warm woodwork, gilded details.......all brought to life by the informative guides with their unique stories to share. The guide we had on our tour pointed out so many details that we would surely have missed if left to our own devices. As visitors from Scotland we felt very welcomed here.

4. 1852 Town House School

331 Government St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084-2600
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

1852 Town House School

5. Washington County Historic Courthouse

101 Pine Street W, Stillwater, MN 55082-4994 +1 651-275-7075 [email protected] http://www.co.washington.mn.us/hc/
Excellent
56%
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Washington County Historic Courthouse

Completed in 1870 The Washington County Historic Courthouse served as the administrative and judicial center of the county for more than a century. In 1971, the Historic Courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest standing courthouse in Minnesota. In 1975, official business moved to the new government center and a new vision for this architectural gem was developed which included history-related exhibits and activities. Today, FREE guided public tours are offered Monday through Saturday and include the historic courtroom, exhibit rooms and old 1900 county jail. On a tour, your guide will lead you through some important historic moments in Washington County history while touring the historic courtroom, 1900's County Jail, and exhibit spaces. Donations are accepted. In addition to public tours, the Historic Courthouse also offers private tours, school & large group tours, community events and meeting & special event space.

6. Minneapolis City Hall

350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1316 +1 612-673-3000 http://www.municipalbuildingcommission.org/Tours.html
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Minneapolis City Hall

7. City Hall of St. Paul

15 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 55102-1635 +1 651-266-8000 http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/cm/manager/CourthouseTours.htm
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57%
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

City Hall of St. Paul

8. Governor's Residence

1006 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105-3033 +1 651-297-2161
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17%
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Governor's Residence

Governor's mansion.

9. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

90 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1804 +1 612-204-5000 http://www.minneapolisfed.org/
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Reviewed By mn_daytrip

The Fed and its interest rates are in the news all the time, but if you want a fuller idea of all the other stuff they do, this is the tour for you. Most of it involves the guide pausing to talk in front of various well-designed displays, but at the end you get to see people and robots at work handling cash (by the ton!) every day for commercial banks. Leave your pocket knife and camera at home, because they won't let you take them inside. Well worth an hour or so of your time.

10. Hennepin County Government Center

300 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55487-0999 +1 612-348-3000
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31%
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15%
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3.0 based on 13 reviews

Hennepin County Government Center

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