About: The Minnesota Council of HI-USA is based in St. Paul, MN. We promote travel and cultural exchange through hostelling and travel education. We manage the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park. We also organize the Minnesota Ironman® Bike Ride.

travelers circle programs

Travelers Circles are free and all are invited. They are held the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7-8:30pm, at our St. Paul Headquarters.

Address: 622 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 link to map
Info: Telephone 651.251.1495 | Email: info@himinnesota.org

Note: Parking - please park on the street or in the lot (free) just south of the Mississippi Market on Hague Street. Please do not park in the Mississippi Market lot.

Next travelers circle presentation

A Lifetime of Travel By Bill & Marlene Klett

Oct. 16 , 7—8:30pm @ HI-MN Headquarters, St. Paul, MN

Bill and Marlene have spent decades globe trotting and they show no signs of slowing down. Join us for a fascinating evening with this charming couple as they recount stories and share photos from their far and wide travels. This is a T.C. not to miss!

About Travelers Circles: These lively events are held every third Thursday of the month and focus on a different destination or travel topic each time. They are free, open to the public and discussion is encouraged!

About HI-Minnesota: The Minnesota Council of Hostelling International USA is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting international travel and cultural exchange. Our mission is "to develop culturally sensitive world citizens through educational programs, promotion of responsible travel, and positive hostelling experiences."

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Upcoming events

Upcoming Travelers Circles

  • Oct. 16 - A Lifetime of Travel w/Bill, Marlene Klett
  • Nov. 20 -Trinidad w/Mary Adams
  • Dec. 18 - Special viewing of travel documentary "A Map For Saturday"

travel Resources

Handouts from past Travelers Circles

ITALY—Courtesy of Edwin Hong

FRANCE—Courtesy of Edwin Hong

Berlin & East Germany—Courtesy of Steven Tetrick

CHINA - Courtesy of Daniel Konald

CUBA - Courtesy of Alexandra Smith

Contact Us

Minnesota Council of Hostelling International USA

address Address: 622 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 [link to map]

email Email: info@himinnesota.org

phone Telephone: 651.251.1495 | Fax: 651.251.1496

Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park

address 27910 Forest Lane, Park Rapids, MN 56470 [link to map]

email Email: mhhostel@himinnesota.org

phone Telephone/Fax: 218.266.3415

Our MIssion

To develop culturally sensitive world citizens through educational programs, promotion of responsible travel, and positive hostelling experiences.

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Minnesota Council Address : 622 Selby Ave. St Paul, MN 55104 | Telephone: 651.251.1495 | Email

Mississippi Headwaters Hostel: 27910 Forest Lane, Park Rapids, MN 56470 | Telephone: 218.266.3415 | Email