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Down In History Tours
The Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha Street South
St Paul, MN 55107
On Wabasha Street South - 2 1/2 blks South of the Mississippi River in Downtown Saint Paul.
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See the only remaining restored Gangster Era site— historical tours of extensive caves carved into the hillside in long abandoned mining ventures in the 1800s and the surrounding areas. The Caves were later a mushroom farm and then developed as a Restaurant Casino and Gangsters' Hotspot during the 1930s following prohibition. Newspapers reported an unsolved gangland murder at the casino. Tour guides point out the bullet holes. Some believe the caves are haunted by the murdered mobsters whose bodies were never found. Weekly "Down in History" Tours of the caves, plus Seasonal themes throughout the year, such as Gangster Bus Tours, Haunted Halloween, Ghosts & Graves, and special group tours. The current facility also hosts Private events for up to 200 guests, for banquets, weddings, and corporate functions. Another top-rated attraction is the nostalgic Swing Dancing with live Big Band music, happening on Thursday evenings. Our tours are great for groups & schools, too! Enjoy a fun-filled blast from the past!
Dates
Historic Cave Tour: Sunday at 11am, Monday at 11am & 1pm, Tuesday at 11am, Wednesday at 11am & 1pm, Thursday at 11am and 5pm, Friday at 11am & 1pm, Saturday at 11am and 1:30pmThe Original Saint Paul Gangster Tour: Saturdays at 12pm and 2:30pm
The Lost Souls Tour: Last Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm
Spirits & Shady Ladies: Fridays at 3pm
Swing Dance Night at the Caves: Thursday Night at 7pm (doors open at 6, with free swing dance lesson at 6:15pm)
Rates
Historic Cave Tour: $11/person
The Original Saint Paul Gangster Tour: $40/person
The Lost Souls Tour: $15/person
Spirits & Shady Ladies: $20/person
Swing Dance Night at the Caves: $11/person
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Green Practices
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We use geothermal heat since we are a cave with a natural temperature of 52 degrees.
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Energy efficiency/conservation
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Accessibility Accommodations
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-friendly inside walkways
Meetings & Conferences
- Banquet facilities maximum capacity: 250
- Meeting/convention facilities maximum capacity: 500