St. James (Minnesota) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About St. James (Minnesota)

St. James was not named for any particular saint but rather for one of the town's early settlers, James Purington. St. James was settled under the direction of the St. Paul&Sioux City Railroad, as its location is roughly halfway between those two cities.

Top Attractions in St. James (Minnesota)

Explore the best things to see and do in St. James (Minnesota):

• ★Grand Opera House
• ★Princess Theater
• ★Watonwan County Courthouse

Where to Eat in St. James (Minnesota)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Encore Coffee Cafe
• 🍴Jake's Pizza & Sandwich Shop
• 🍴Plaza Jalisco

Where to Stay in St. James (Minnesota)

• 🏨Super 8

St. James (Minnesota) Travel Guide Sections

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