Outdoor Dining
Hot Air Balloons over St. Croix River
New Places to Stay!
New Loop Trail
Segway Tours
Historic Main Street
Historic Trolley Tours
Stillwater Historic Lift Bridge and Paddlewheel Cruiser
Art Galleries & Home Decor
Holiday Shopping in Stillwater
Winter Wonderland
Take Hwy 36 East from the Twin Cities. 30 minutes. On the border of MN and WI along the St. Croix National Scenic Byway and Riverway.
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Stillwater is considered the Birthplace of Minnesota and voted one of America’s Most Picturesque Towns by USA Today Travel. Located on the MN/WI border, visit this rivertown’s historic downtown district year-round for an abundance of things to do. Stay overnight to experience a thriving foodie scene with 20+ patios or rooftops, 50+ boutiques from fashion to vintage upcycled home decor, wineries, breweries, art, paddlewheel river cruises, historic trolley tours, winter events and summer festivals. You will be inspired by the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley and preserved architecture of the historic mansions and Main Street. Stillwater, Minnesota has been voted as: Best American Towns for Fall Colors, Best U.S. Towns for Antiquing, Best Twin Cities Day Trips, Best Minnesota Weekend Getaway, Most Romantic Cities, Best Small Town Food Scenes and Best Place to Take Twin Cities Out of Town Guests!
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Downtown Shops/Restaurants/Attractions/Hotels Open Year-Round.Some Seasonal Attractions: May-October
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The spa at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
Corn maze at Rock River Pumpkin Festival in Edgerton
Whitetail Woods in Farmington has two camper cabins open year-round / Paul Vincent
Take a paddleboat ride to explore the St. Croix River Valley / Thomas J. Wieland
Find what you're looking for in the shops along Main Avenue in downtown Park Rapids / Micah Kvidt
Meritage in St. Paul / Roy Son
A vegetarian spread at Fig + Farro in Minneapolis / Ashley Sullivan
Bask in romantic ambiance at The Long Goodbye in Stillwater / Paul Vincent
Shop and stroll on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, a charming retail district just minutes from downtown / Melanie Graves
John Kruesel's General Merchandise, Rochester
The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Paul is Minnesota's largest / Visit Saint Paul
Domeiers German Store in winter / Kyle Krenz
Driving up the North Shore is an unforgettable Minnesota experience / Micah Kvidt
In Minnesota, you can have a dog- and dock-friendly vacation / Jillian DeChaine Photography
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo
Winehaven Winery, Chisago City / Winehaven Winery
Paddle boarding in Duluth / Visit Duluth
Boat fishing in Lake Margaret in the Brainerd Lakes Area / Paul Vincent