St. Paul Regional Water Services will hold their annual Highland Park water tower open house July 20 and 21.

The tower doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free and open to the public.

Visitors are invited to climb the circular staircase inside the tower up to the observation deck. The Mississippi River and Twin Cities area may be seen from the top of the tower.

“The view is incredible,” said Public Information Officer Jodi Wallin. “People do look forward to it.”

The water tower is a Highland Park neighborhood landmark, located at the intersection of Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway.

As part of the Highland Fest, visitors may also see an art fair, food vendors, live music, wiener dog races and other activities in the area.