Question 1

How do I get from one building to another using the St. Paul skyway?

Accepted Answer

Pick the building you are in and the building you want to reach on the St. Paul Skyway Map or guide. The tool returns a step-by-step indoor route through bridges, lobbies, and second-floor corridors so you can stay out of the weather.

Question 2

Is the St. Paul skyway open to the public?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The downtown Saint Paul skyway is free and open to the public during posted building hours, typically weekdays from early morning until early evening. A few connections close earlier on nights and weekends.

Question 3

What hours are the St. Paul skyways open?

Accepted Answer

Most St. Paul skyway segments are open weekdays roughly 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM and have shorter weekend hours. Hours vary by building. The map shows current hours and any closures for each building.

Question 4

Is the St. Paul skyway accessible? Are there elevators?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Skyway corridors connect at the second-floor level, and every connected building has a public elevator from the ground floor. The simple Skyway Guide flags any outdoor steps in a route so wheelchair users and people with mobility aids can plan around them.

Question 5

How long is the downtown Saint Paul skyway?

Accepted Answer

The downtown Saint Paul skyway covers about 47 blocks of connected indoor walkway, linking dozens of office towers, government buildings, hotels, and retail centers — making it one of the longest continuous indoor pedestrian networks in the United States.

Question 6

How do I find restaurants and shops inside the St. Paul skyway?

Accepted Answer

Use the search bar or category filter on the St. Paul Skyway Map to browse food, coffee, retail, services, and attractions inside the connected network. Tap any business to see its building, hours, and walking directions from where you are.