Summit Avenue, Minneapolis (must see)

Summit Avenue is four and a half miles long and hosts 373 of the 440 homes representing the Victorian era. These houses were home to some of St. Paul's most prominent early families and represent a variety of architectural styles. Because of these homes' age, some of them even boast a reputation for being haunted that you're likely to find interesting.

The National Historic Landmarks on this street include the Frank B. Kellogg House, the F. Scott Fitzgerald House, and the James J. Hill House. National Register of Historic Places homes here include the Burbank–Livingston–Griggs House, the Pierce and Walter Butler House, and Dr. Ward Beebe House. Other important Historic Landmarks on this street include the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the Minnesota Governor's Residence.

The James J. Hill House is open for public tours on Wednesdays through Sundays. The homes that are viewable only from the outside offer plenty of excellent photo opportunities - take as much or as little time as you want, enjoying these historic beauties.