Awards
As Minnesotans, we aren't one to brag...but it's hard not to when our trophy case is filled with all kinds of awards and recognition.
Saint Paul is proud to be recognized for many different awards from various national and international publications.
2019
Insiders Campaign: Branding & Integrated Marketing Campaign
Best New Food Hall: Keg & Case West 7th Market
2018
In Bloom: Restaurant of the Year
#2 - Nation's Best Park System
MSP International: Best Airport in North America (25-40 million passengers per year)
#1 - Barrel Theory Beer Company: Best New Brewery
2017
Best Winter Vacations In America To Experience The Season’s Magic
16 Cities That Score a 10 When It Comes to Very Cool Outdoor Ice Rinks
#12 - America's Friendliest Cities
America’s 13 Hottest Up-and-Coming Coffee Cultures
#2 - Nation's Best Park System
#1 - Best Car Show - Back To The 50's
The 10 Best Places to Live Right Now
#2 - Top 10 Alternative Cities for Young Professionals in 2017
W.A. Frost: Most Romantic Restaurant in Minnesota
2016
25 Underrated U.S. Cities To Consider For Your Next Family Vacation
#4 - MSP International: Top 10 Best Airports
Metro Transit: American Public Transportation Association's 2016 Transit System of the Year
#3 - Best Cities for Gay-Friendly Retirement
#8 - Best Cities for 20-Somethings
#1 - Best Car Show - Back To The 50's
# 2 - Nation's Best Park System
Happy Gnome: Best Beer Bar in Minnesota
Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub: Pond Hockey Brew's Top 51 Hockey Bars in the World
CHS Field: American Institute of Architects Honor Award
2015
Ballparkdigest.com 2015 Organization of the Year: Saint Paul Saints and Goldklang Group
# 1 - Minnesota State Fair: Best State Fair in the US
# 1 - Minneapolis-St. Paul: The 8 Absolute Top Cities In the US to Live In
#1 - Nation's Best Park System
#1 - CHS Field: Best New Ballpark of 2015
# 25 - The World's Friendliest Cities
#1 - Minneapolis/St. Paul: Best Local Food Scene
Top 19 - Red Bull Crashed Ice: 19 Events Worth Traveling for in 2015
2014
Top 10 - Lowertown: Up-and-coming neighborhoods around the USA
#1 - James J Hill Center: Greatest Historical Treasure
AAA Four Diamond Award- The Saint Paul Hotel
#1 - Most Romantic North American Getaway - Saint Paul
Top 500 - The World's Best Hotels- The Saint Paul Hotel
2013
#1 - Top NHL Venue - Xcel Energy Center
#2 - Best US Airports for Beer Snobs
#3 - America’s Best Cities for Gay Travel- Minneapolis/Saint Paul
#1 - America’s Best Diners- Mickey’s Diner
#1 - Top Rated Park System in USA- Minneapolis/Saint Paul
#1 - Healthiest, fittest cities in the USA- Minneapolis/Saint Paul
Top 20 - Beer Towns in America- Saint Paul
#6 - Most Creative City in Nation- Minneapolis/Saint Paul
#1 - Lowertown- 12 Great Neighborhoods in the Twin Cities
#10 - America's Most Charming Accents- St. Paul/Minneapolis
Top 20 - America's Best Cities for Singles- Saint Paul/Minneapolis
#2 - Saint Paul Hotel- Best Hotels in Saint Paul/Minneapolis
#2- Saint Paul Hotel- Best Hotels in Minnesota
2012
#5 - Best Stadium Experiences- Xcel Energy Center/Minnesota Wild
#1 - Best Time to Visit- Summer Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#6 - Best Time to Visit- Fall Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#2 - Best Time to Visit- 4th of July Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#2 - Quality of Life/Visitor Experience- Wireless Coverage Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#3 - Quality of Life/Visitor Experience- Safety Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#1 - Quality of Life/Visitor Experience- Public Parks & Outdoor Access Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#5 - Quality of Life/Visitor Experience- Peace and Quiet Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#3 - Quality of Life/Visitor Experience- Environmental Friendliness Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#1 - Quality of Life/Visitor Experience- Cleanliness Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#4 - Quality of Life/Visitor Experience- Affordability Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#6 - Food/Drink/Restaurants- Pizza Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#6 - Food/Drink/Restaurants- Microbrew Beer Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#5 - Food/Drink/Restaurants- Hamburgers Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#7 - Food/Drink/Restaurants- Coffee Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#1 - Shopping- Home Decor & Design Stores Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#8 - Shopping- Antique Stores Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#2 - Culture- Theater/Performance Art Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#8 - Culture- Museums/Galleries Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#8 - Culture- Free Attractions Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#6 - Culture- Classical Music Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#6 - Nightlife- Sports Bars Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#8 - Nightlife- Music Scene Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#3 - Type of Trip- Pet-friendly Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#3 - Type of Trip- Gay-friendly Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#5 - People- Tech-savvy Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#1 - People- Intelligent Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#4 - People- Friendly Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#1 - People- Driving Ability Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#4 - People- Athletic/Active Travel + Leisure- America's Favorite Cities 2012
#8 - Voted Top 10 US Destinations 2013
#8 - 10 Best Running Cities in the U.S.
#10 - America's Best 50 Cities to Live
#6 - 75 Best Cities For College Students- Major Metro
Top 11 - America's Best Neighborhoods for Ethnic Food
#1 - Minnesota's Favorite Farmer's Market- St. Paul Farmer's Market
#3 - America's Favorite Farmer's Market- St. Paul Farmer's Market
#2 - Least Spoiled Kids Bundle.com
#1 - America's Healthiest, Fittest Metro: Minneapolis-Saint Paul
#7 - America's Best Burger Cities
#4 - Most Peaceful Metro: Minneapolis-Saint Paul-Bloomington
#4 - Most Peaceful State
#1 - MSP Airport- America's Best Airport
#1 - America's Healthiest City
2011
#1 - Mall of America: Top Go-To Mall in U.S.
#1 - Wastewise Midsize Business Partner of the Year
#15 - America's Most Sports-Crazed Cities- Saint Paul/Minneapolis Travel + Leisure
#8 - Best Time to Visit - 4th of July Travel + Leisure
#5 - Best Time to Visit- Summer Travel + Leisure
#9 - Type of Trip-Pet Friendly Travel + Leisure
#7 - Food- Hamburgers Travel + Leisure
#4 - Culture- Theater/Performance Art Travel + Leisure
#7 Culture- Classical music Travel + Leisure
#8 - Nightlife- Live Music/concerts and bands Travel + Leisure
#8 - The People-Tech-savvy Travel + Leisure
#2 - The People-Athletic Travel + Leisure
#7 - The People-Friendly Travel + Leisure
#6 - The People-Driving Ability Travel + Leisure
#2 - The People-Intelligent Travel + Leisure
#3 - Quality of Like/Visitor Experience- Safety Travel + Leisure
#3 - Quality of Life/Visitor Experience-Public Parks Travel + Leisure
#7 - Quality of Life/Visitor Experience-Peace & Quiet Travel + Leisure
#1 - Quality of Life/ Visitor Experience-Cleanliness Travel + Leisure
#1 - Best U.S. Cities For Seniors
Top 10 - Best Public Spaces- Rice Park
Top 10 - America's Prettiest Neighborhoods- Grand Avenue
#4 - Best Cities for Families Parenting.com
#6 - Healthiest State United Health Foundation
#4 - Most Peaceful State Vision of Humanity