Immigrants & the Making of St. Paul's East Side Walking Tour

Examine the role of immigration in the making and remaking of St. Paul’s East Side. Visit Swede Hollow, one of the area’s earliest immigrant settlements, and Payne Avenue, a center of community life. Follow the stories of Swedish, Irish, German, and Italian immigrants before turning to the Hmong, Somali, Latino, and Karen communities that shape the East Side today. Approx. 1 mile walk.

Tour activity rating: 4 (Extensive walking, stairs, and standing.)