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• Find Winter Wellness in Stillwater - In Collaboration with Liz Westerhaus of ThisMinnesotaLife I recently heard someone say “Winter is where wellness is made.”  I’d never thought of it that way. Like many, I’ve habitually used the long trudge of winter in the Midwest as an excuse to hide behind closed doors in hibernation mode until the first signs of Spring. … Continue Reading
• Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Stillwater - 💌Love & Valentines: Destination Stillwater❤️Make the best of the cozy season. Find your favorite fireplace, hot steam Swedish shower, or candlelight intimate dining spot together in one of the most romantic towns continuously ranked best weekend getaway. >>>Read up for our February Travel Tips 💕💕 "Paint the Town Red" in Stillwater for Valentine's Day! 💕💕 Main Street… Continue Reading
• Four Culinary Stops to Make You Crave Stillwater - Photography by The Culinary Portfolio(best viewed on mobile) Let this carousel of culinary photos ignite your taste buds. Here are four downtown Stillwater, Minnesota restaurants with completely different vibes and a variety of menu items and drinks for you to scroll. With over 30 restaurants downtown, you are destined to crave Stillwater and discover a… Continue Reading
• Enter to Win Winter Stay in Stillwater - Feeling the winter blues? Need a recharge? Seeking relaxation? Wanna have some fun? Escape to Stillwater this winter. ENTER TO WIN a FREE STAY!https://www.discoverstillwater.com/Winter-Stay/Contest ends, Feb. 4th.Hurry, tell your friends, family & co-workers, too! Continue Reading
• Warm Up in the Coffee Shops of Stillwater - In collaboration with Nellie Bellie Latte at MADE Coffee, Fireside outside Lora hotel, photo by @nelliebellie Stillwater, MN contains a great selection of unique restaurants, shops, and entertainment options, so it’s easy to get tired out from all the fun. Thankfully, there are plenty of delicious coffee shops in Stillwater to fuel back up with… Continue Reading
• Winter Thrills in Stillwater - In collaboration with Liz Westerhaus of This Minnesota Life Winter in Minnesota spans about HALF of our year (a truth we still have a hard time accepting). But that doesn’t mean we have to retreat to our homes until it’s gone.  Winter in the valley is a GREAT time to explore the outdoors and uncover… Continue Reading
• 2020 Stillwater Deals Posted - Whether you are headed to Stillwater, Minnesota for a day trip or an extended stay look for ways to save on your dining, shopping, tours, and accommodations! The list of coupons, discounts and deals for many restaurants, boutiques, workshops, tours, and hotels has been updated for the 2020 season. Take a peek and see what… Continue Reading
• Fireplaces & Cozy Suites of Stillwater, Minnesota - Browse these photographs or inspiration for your winter getaway. You can find links to all places to stay here. Book your stay soon to enjoy the true beauty of this winter snow covered historic rivertown with twinkling Main Street lined of warm shops, pubs, and restaurants. Find fun events, workshops, or live music to attend… Continue Reading
• Winter Trails to Enjoy in the St. Croix Valley - In Collaboration with Liz Westerhause of This Minnesota Life Pine Point Park Cleaning up after the chaos of Christmas is a welcome reprieve, greeting the New Year with a fresh start and pine-needle free floors. But the packing up of ornaments and the laborious drag of the tree to the curb seems to take with… Continue Reading
• New Year’s Eve 2019 - When it comes to New Year's Eve there's no better way to kick off another trip around the sun than a visit to Stillwater! The holiday season is far from over – the most awaited and amusing celebration is yet to come! Prepare yourself and greet the New Year with some dining, fun, music, dance… Continue Reading
• Black Friday & Shop Small Business Saturday - Black Friday or Shop Small Saturday? What's your preference?Stillwater is the Ultimate Shop Small Destination in Minnesota and one of America's Most Picturesque Towns. Choose a charming scene for shopping! Our month-long Hometown for the Holidays celebration of the season starts with Black Friday and continues until New Year's Eve! Black Friday - November 29th The civilized and sane way to kick-off your… Continue Reading
• Holiday Gift Guide - Downtown Stillwater is full of holiday nostalgia and joy during November & December! And, did you know that downtown Stillwater, Minnesota has 50 independently owned boutiques, shops and art galleries making it the ultimate Shop Small, Shop Local destination for all your holiday gift giving needs (and your personal wish list)! The tourism bureau wants… Continue Reading
• 2019 Stillwater Photo Contest Winners - Discover Stillwater’s 7th annual photo contest has announced the winners. There were 522 entries this year showcasing a variety of stunning scenes of the Stillwater, Minnesota area. The Stillwater/Oak Park Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors selected the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners: Kelley Brenner won first place with “Stillwater Dressed in… Continue Reading
• Top 10 Reasons to Visit Stillwater, MN in the Fall - 1. Apple Picking It's officially fall when you arrive at an apple orchard and step inside a vintage barn to take in the fall scent of apples, apple pie, caramel apples and fresh family fun. Celebrating 70 years in business, Aamodt’s Apple Farm  is in high season open 7 days a week for apple picking or… Continue Reading
• New Electric Bike Rental - Warm sunny days are still here so it's time to get outside and explore the trails in Stillwater. With three connecting trails - St. Croix Loop Trail that goes over the new bridge to Wisconsin, the Brown's Creek Trail along the old rail line north of downtown Stillwater and the Gateway State Bike Trail that… Continue Reading

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