Wabasha Street Caves named Minnesota’s creepiest attraction

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The Wabasha Street Caves in St. Paul have been named the creepiest attraction in Minnesota by CNN.

Originally excavated for mining in the 1800s, the caves took on a different role during the Prohibition era of the 1930s. During this time, they were converted into a restaurant and casino that served as a frequent hangout for local gangsters.

The site is noted for its history of violence, with bullet holes still visible in the walls. Local rumors suggest that three gangsters killed within the caves may be buried beneath the floors, contributing to the site's reputation for being haunted.

Entities

CNN · Minnesota · St. Paul · Wabasha Street Caves

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Bullet holes from past violent incidents remain visible in the cave walls. kroc.com · mix108.com · wjon.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The caves were originally excavated for mining during the 1800s. kroc.com · mix108.com · wjon.com
[● 3 SOURCES] During the 1930s Prohibition era, the caves functioned as a restaurant and casino. kroc.com · mix108.com · wjon.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A rumor suggests three gangsters killed in the caves are buried beneath the floors. kroc.com · mix108.com · wjon.com
[● 3 SOURCES] CNN identified the Wabasha Street Caves in St. Paul as Minnesota’s creepiest attraction. kroc.com · mix108.com · wjon.com

Sources

CNN Says This Historic Underground Cave is Minnesota’s Creepiest Place [kroc.com]

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The Creepiest Attraction In Minnesota According to CNN [mix108.com]

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The Creepiest Attraction In Minnesota According to CNN [wjon.com]

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