The Republican National Convention, Minneapolis/St. Paul, September 1-4 2008

Where will the convention be held? Who is coming? And what is it for, anyway? Find out with this list of frequently asked questions about the RNC.

John McCain is scheduled to arrive in St. Paul on September 2, and to accept his party's nomination as presidential candidate on September 4.

Here's a profile of the Republican Presidential candiate, John McCain.

And what does John McCain stand for? Here's a summary of McCain's stand on important issues in the presidential election.

The Republican National Convention is being held in the Xcel Energy Center in Downtown St. Paul. Here's a guide to downtown St. Paul, including where to eat, where the bars are, what sights to see, and why the city of St. Paul's original name was "Pig's Eye". Yes, it really was.

West Seventh Street, running southwest from the Xcel Energy Center, has several restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops. Here's a rundown of the dining, snacking and drinking options on St. Paul's West Seventh Street, all within a short (or very short) walk of the Xcel Energy Center.

Where else to eat in St. Paul? St. Paul's Grand Avenue is lined with shops and restaurants, including some of the city's best restaurants, just a short drive from downtown St. Paul. Head down West Seventh Street, turn right on Grand Avenue, then turn left to stay on Grand Avenue after you cross over Interstate 35E.

• International Restaurants on Grand Avenue
• Treats, Coffee and Cakes on Grand Avenue

These are the highlights of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our most famous attractions, hidden gems, and the Mall of America. You know you want to go to the Mall... We have no sales tax on clothing here in Minnesota.