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- 5 Hottest Small Town Destinations in Minnesota
Star Tribune Magazine - Sweet, Sweet Stillwater
MN Bride Magazine - The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Spring, MSN
- Best Date Spot in Every State, Minnesota: Stillwater
- Experience the World’s Most Desirable Destinations: Stillwater Feature
Artful Living Magazine, Page 117 - Where to Eat & Shop in Stillwater, A Town with Year-Round Holiday Cheer
Star Tribune - 11 Reasons Stillwater Has Become a Legit Food Destination
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine - New Hotel, Great Restaurants..Stillwater is Blowing Up
Minnesota Monthly Magazine - 29 Spontaneous Day Trips Less than 3 Hrs from Minneapolis
Narcity.com - Tiny Town Has a Little Bit of Everything
Only in Your State - Olympian Jessie Diggins Comes Home to Stillwater for a Parade
Star Tribune - 25 Best Places to Visit in Minnesota
Dream Vacation Magazine - With Lift Bridge Closed, Stillwater’s Main Street Is Booming
Pioneer Press - Long awaited St. Croix Bridge is feat of engineering
Star Tribune - A Make-over for the Main Street Stairs
Pioneer Press - 7 Reasons to Visit Stillwater
Midwest Living - The Wandering Gourmand
Where to Find Craft Beer in Stillwater - The Walking Tourists
Charm Built on Logging History - City Pages
2016 Best Place to Take Out of Town Guests
2016 Best View – Pioneer Park - Country Living Magazine
Top 50 Best Small Towns for Antiques - Twin Cities Live TV
Stillwater Restaurant Recommendations - Pioneer Press Sunday Life Section Feature
Downtown Stillwater has right mix of new and old for shoppers - Curbed/National Trust for Historic Preservation
A Tour of Iconic U.S. Bridges - Pioneer Press
LoLo’s Chef Keeps Stillwater Street Food Approachable - USA Today Travel
Idyllic America: Most Picturesque Towns in Each State - WCCO TV
Finding Minnesota: Fall Leaf Cruises on the St. Croix - CBS National News
Massive Pumpkin Drops from 100ft. Crane at MN Festival - Sidewalk Dog
Kramer Does Dog-Friendly Stillwater - USA Today & Yelp
U.S. Travel Destination Hidden Gems - OnlyinYourState.com
The Most Beautiful, Charming Towns in MN - WCCO Best Ever Summer Awards
Best Waterfront Restaurant: Dock Cafe
Best Brewery: Lift Bridge Brewery - Have Fun Biking
Bike Getaway – Stillwater on the St. Croix - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Stillwater Marks the Opening of Brown’s Creek Trail - Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine
Go East. St. Croix Valley Roadtrip - Fodor’s Travel
Top 10 Best Towns for Antiquing in the U.S. - Star Tribune
Stillwater is a Holiday-Inspired Winter Wonderland - WCCO Video
Pedaling & Caroling Around Stillwater - Minnesota Munch
Why Wine Lovers Love Stillwater - WCCO
Harvest Fest – Giant Pumpkin Records,
Triple Drop, and Pumpkin Regatta on the River - Travel & Leisure Magazine
America’s Best Towns for Fall Colors - Star Tribune – Taste Section
Day Trip Along the St. Croix - BBC Radio
Across the Pond Travel: Stillwater, MN - Stillwater Living Magazine
A Friendly Conversation with CVB Marketing Director - Pioneer Press
Savor Minnesota Planner - Grandma Good Blog
Small Town Travel – Stillwater, MN - Stillwater Gazette
Area B&Bs Open Doors During Chocolate March - Stillwater Gazette
Get Ready to Spring into Wine - Star Tribune
Stillwater River is Good as Gold - Pioneer Press
Stillwater’s Water Street Inn Plans Addition - Pioneer Press
Where Old Fashioned Meets Contemporary - Pioneer Press
Stillwater Cheesemonger Offers Good Stories - Scenic Pathways.com
Thanksgiving in Stillwater - Fodors Travel
5 Midwestern Towns to Visit Now - Spaces Magazine
Full of Charm - Pioneer Press
Architects envision future Stillwater after Lift Bridge closes - MN Bride
Small Town Charm Weddings
There is always something NEW happening in the fun, historic river town of Stillwater, Minnesota. Looking for information while visiting? The following Visitor Ambassador businesses welcome you to stop in, ask questions and pick up guidebook/map: Stillwater Trolley – Water Street Inn – Alfresco – Northern Vineyards
Discover Stillwater Blog – tune in for the latest!
What’s Your Stillwater Stay Style?
Read about the variety of beautiful places to stay year-round in the historic rivertown of Stillwater, Minnesota. From new boutique hotels, to main street lofts to historic hotels, to family hotels with a pool to vacation home rentals – you have so many choices – what’s your favorite?
Familiarization Tour for Professional Meeting & Event Planners
Do you plan business events in Minnesota? We’d like to invite you on a complimentary tour of Stillwater, Minnesota so you can see for yourself what a beautiful destination it could be for your next corporate event. During this 4 hour tour you’ll get a chance to see the new downtown hotels as well as several venues and have a little fun while exploring with fellow meetings industry professionals.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
2:00 -6:00pm
Space is limited so please RVSP or send questions to christie@discoverstillwater.com.
We hope to see you on the trolley! You’ll love what’s happening here.
What’s New in 2019
Here’s a quick line up of the newest shops, experiences, restaurants, venues, places to stay and events you must see this year. We’ll continue to update so check back for more as summer nears.
Thank you to the Pioneer Press newspaper for this wonderful recent article: “With the Lift Bridge Closed, Stillwater’s Main Street is Booming!” and KSTP for this TV spot: “Developers Drop $30 Million on Downtown Stillwater” and Star Tribune Magazine for 5 Hottest Small Town Destinations in Minnesota. Exciting things are happening here…please excuse our dust!
Stillwater welcomed the following NEW businesses in the last year or two:
NEW PLACES TO STAY
Hotel Crosby – boutique hotel with large suites, restaurant and rooftop salt water hot-tub on the north end of Main St. (Opened November 2018)
Lora Hotel – boutique hotel and restaurant on the south end of Main St. (Opened June 2018)
Water Street Inn – renovation to expand 20 more rooms, a rooftop restaurant and new entrance (summer 2019)
Vacation home or loft rentals now legal in Stillwater. See the full list of 20+ options:
https://www.discoverstillwater.com/lodging/house-loft-rentals/
Holiday Inn Express & Suites– located off highway 36 in Oak Park Heights, construction begins summer 2019, opening summer 2020.
NEW EXPERIENCES
St. Croix Crossing Bridge & Loop Trail – the new bridge construction project was completed in August 2017 and the historic lift bridge closed to vehicle traffic as it undergoes renovations to welcome pedestrians and bikes as part of the St. Croix Loop Trail. Three-quarters of the trail is complete, so you can enjoy biking or walking from downtown Stillwater over the new bridge to Wisconsin. See our new bike trails maps. Historic Lift Bridge/trail completion is delayed to early fall.
DIRO Outdoors – bike rental downtown at self-rental station and snowshoe rental packages via the hotels.
Big River E-Bike & Kayak Rental – downtown rental located behind Hotel Crosby.
Stillwater Escape Room – team puzzle solving experience in JX Event Venue with 3 different rooms to choose from for your group
Himalayan Salt Cave Sanctuary and Serenity Lounge at Just for Me Spa (Healing Mineral Pool also under construction)
Stillwater Zephyre Theatre – live performance theater downtown Stillwater
Stillwater Segway Tours – now there are two companies in Stillwater offering tours
GullyWubbles – walk-in arts & crafts, gift boutique and birthday parties for kids
Comfort Cruiser Electric Bike Rental – Park at Gateway Trailside Food Truck and ride into downtown
Madline Horseback Riding – trail rides just outside downtown in the woods and fields of the valley
LensFlare History Tour App – view what places downtown looked like in history while standing in front of the building
Thor’s Hard Cider Tasting Room – locally produced hard cider at Aamodts family apple farm
Carriage Rydeen LLC– Horse-drawn Carriage Rides downtown
Operatunity Theater – opera productions and outdoor music
Lift Bridge Cowork – co-work space for professionals above the bakery on Main Street
Coming soon: Mike’s E-bike rental downtown, The Stills Liquor Lounge & bridal suite behind Hotel Crosby, The Lumberjack Ax Throwing, MN Nice Cream, St. Croix Brewing Co, 45th Paralell/Lolo Distillery. ,
NEW SHOPS
Smith + Trade Merchantile – Minnesota & St. Croix Valley artisans & classes (Opening in May)
Kenzington Boutique – clothing, home decor & gifts. Opening in May inside the historic grand garage building
Minnesota Made – moved from pop up on north hill shop to permanent store front downtown. Opening in May.
Magnolias – clothing and wool shop & classes
Jori & June – women’s clothing boutique
Luya – shoes and other fine things, moved down the hall from Main Street store front
St. Croix Finery Consignment Shop – designer clothing and artwork
Uncommon Cents – Coin Collectors Shop
T-Shirt Factory – moved locations to further south on Main Street to 232 S. Main
Tatts by Zapp – Under new ownership and remodeled
Scandinavian North – new name, same great imports from Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Finland
Enchante – same fabulous women’s fashion boutique moved from Chestnut St. to Main Street
NEW RESTAURANTS
Mon Petit Cheri – bakery from Minneapolis (opening in May)
Lolito – new owners and fresh re-brand with new menu and lots of tequila, Same owners as LOLO American Kitchen,In the Pearl & The Thief’s location.
Matchstick Restaurant – inside Hotel Crosby
Brian’s – new owners and remodeled when long time Stillwater Brine’s family retired. 3rd floor venue space to be remodeled soon as well
Brick & Bourbon – restaurant with rooftop
The Velveteen Speakeasy – underground at JX Event Venue
Oasis Cafe – remodeled to now include full bar and outdoor patio- See article
LOLO American Kitchen – expanded a new upper level lounge open weekends only- See 360 tour here
Feller Restaurant & The Long Goodbye Bar and MADE Coffee- located inside Lora hotel
NEW SALONS & SPA
Spa 810 – located inside Hotel Crosby offering on-site lazer, skin and massage services as well as adjacent bridal suite for hair & make-up.
JBelissima Hair Salon – intimate downtown hair and make up salon
Essential Esthetics – Facials in She Fancy salon suite of the historic Grand Garage mall
NEW EVENTS
St. Croix Valley Segway – new St. Croix Crossing Bridge Tours, Culinary Tours, and shorter 1 Hr. Gateway Jr Tour
JX Event Venue and The Loft at Studio J aren’t just for weddings – watch our calendar for live music, acoustic listening sessions, comedy and more in this beautiful venue downtown. JX Event Venue also has two new break out room spaces – Connelly Conference Room and the Bourbon Room
Stillwater Trolley – Bed & Breakfast Tour, Kayaking Tours, Storytime Trolley
Literature Lovers Night Out – Valley Bookseller hosts this monthly event at The Grand Banquet Hall downtown featuring national and local authors, light refreshments and drawings for prizes
Wahoo! Adventures – Guided Stillwater Bicycle Tours and Learn to Kayak events…find your eco-therapy in Stillwater
Rivertown Inn – new executive meeting room and Friday night chef’s dinners (you don’t have to be a B&B guest)
NEW WEDDING BUSINESSES
Photo Collective – located in JX Event Venue
Make Up by Mindie – new location in She Fancy salon downtown
Amazzing Race by Reunion – custom races and riddles for bachelorette parties or groups.
NEW 360 TOURS OF KEY MEETING VENUES
Tour Stillwater venues right from your desk – new tours for Lora’s hotel meeting space with a glimpse of the historic caves as well as Hotel Crosby’s executive conference room
Visit www.DiscoverStillwater.com for a complete list of boutiques, restaurants, and unique things to do! Curious what was new in 2015, 2016, 2017 , 2018– type ‘what’s new’ in our home page search bar. There is always something new and old to discover in historic Stillwater!
#OnlyinMN #StayanExtraDay #Travel #DiscoverStillwater
Stillwater featured in MN Bride Magazine
Check out this beautifully written article ‘Sweet, Sweet Stillwater’ in the January-June 2019 issue of Minnesota Bride Magazine:
https://mnbride.com/sweet-sweet-stillwater
www.DiscoverStillwater.com/weddings
Stillwater Staycation Sweepstakes
UPDATE WINNER ANNOUNCED: Jared Ring!!
Enter to win during March for a chance to enjoy a nearly $1500 spring vacation to Stillwater, Minnesota! The prize package includes lodging to downtown Stillwater’s newest boutique hotel, Hotel Crosby featuring rustic, warm and modern decor, large suite options for groups and a rooftop salt-water hot tub. In addition to accomodations, the prize package includes several hundred dollars worth of gift certificates for shopping, dining, breweries, bike rental, spa treatments and more. The contest runs March 5th through March 21st, 2019 so enter the staycation sweepstakes now for a chance to win!
DiscoverStillwater.com/staycation
Stillwater, Minnesota is located 30 minutes east of Minneapolis/St. Paul on the scenic St. Croix River bordering MN and WI. See official contest rules and prize details on the entry page. Limit one entry per person.
360 View of Winter in Stillwater Minnesota
We love all four seasons here in Minnesota. Check out this new 360 view of winter as seen from the top of the historic Main Street stairs in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. Located just thirty minutes from Minneapolis/St. Paul on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, Stillwater is considered the Birthplace of Minnesota and a popular travel destination year-round.
Click here to view the new 360 view: https://www.discoverstillwater.com/things-to-do/winter-wonderland/
March on Main Street in Stillwater MN
Read our monthly travel tips e-newsletter to see what’s happening in March 2019:
https://mailchi.mp/discoverstillwater/jhe6n3inn2-325341
Stillwater Restaurant Month in February
Stillwater Restaurant Month celebrates Stillwater’s robust dining offerings with a month of specials, features, and deals at some of the best restaurants in downtown Stillwater Monday-Thursday for the month of February.
Whether you are a Stillwater local, or just visiting, take advantage of unique limited-time offerings and connect with local restaurants. Check-in or tag participating restaurants on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using the hashtag #StillwaterRestaurantMonth during the month of february to be entered to win weekly giveaways and for additional savings at participating restaurants!
Find a full list of participating restaurants at: http://stillwaterrestaurantmonth.com/index.html or follow on Facebook @StillwaterRestaurantMonth.
Stillwater Valentine’s Day Ideas & February Travel Tips
Gather ideas to plan the a special getaway for your valentine in Stillwater, Minnesota.
February’s Enewsletter can be viewed here: https://mailchi.mp/discoverstillwater/m5ikhlhwoa-325305
Live Music
Nightlife in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota never sleeps. Year-round the 30 restaurants and pubs burst with culinary greatness and many also have live entertainment. Downtown is home to 15 live music venues including restaurant lounges, a new live performance theater, a brewery and a speakeasy. River towns like to rock even when the river is closed during the winter but be sure to come back for patio and outdoor music festival season as well. With two new boutique hotels right on main street (Lora & Hotel Crosby), this thriving night life scene has become even better as visitors can walk from their downtown hotel room or loft rental
Entertainment ranges from live comedy to ukelele open mic jams, acoustic duos to country bands, cover bands belting out top 40 hits to classics of the 70s and 80s, intimate three piece jazz ensembles to local rock band headliners that will make you dance all night.
Romantic date night or “let’s meet for a drink, I had a rough day” friend’s night out, downtown Stillwater’s live music venues offer variety and are easy to get to. Skip the drive into the big city – find free parking on-street year-round or free parking in lots November-April – and stroll to find your new favorite live music joint. Create your own live music walking tour as you sample the sounds criss-crossing beautiful historic Main Street! We’ve preserved the beauty of the past while infusing the fun of the present. Check it out!
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram as we broadcast live music samples from each venue this winter. After our stop, we’ll update their listing below with each venue’s claim to fame and our favorite fare or cocktail!
Check out Discoverstillwater.com/dining-night-life/ for a complete list of dining and nightlife establishments in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota and the calendar for special events.
Share your nights out downtown with #discoverstillwater on Instagram. Life is short, have fun and don’t forget to travel and try new places!
Lion’s Tavern
324 S. Main St.
Stillwater, MN
Open Tues-Sunday. Happy Hour Sun-Fri 4-6pm.
Find Live Music Schedule on their Facebook page or website.
Instagram Story Live Video, FB Live 2/1/19, Artist: Kyle Kohlia
Venue Type: Restaurant with bar lounge area and booth seating – music can be heard in either section and the vibe is casual yet lively.
Live Music Genre: Find rotating acts Thursday – Saturday evenings with open mic on Wednesdays. Acoustic guitar singer/songwriters such as Jorgenson Tagg, 3OTT (Three on the Tree), The Third Wheel Project...artists infuse rock, blues, pop, soul and southern classic rock.
Fare: Perfectly sized menu – not too big and not too small. You’ll find a bite for all from the Lion’s Chop salad to the Sweet & Sally burger topped with tomato-serrano marmalade, blue cheese and black pepper bacon.
Cocktails: Try the house wine for only $5 or go for signature cocktails like the Violet Vixen with Tito’s vodka, lavender, blackberry, orange and lemon juice – it’s fruity and refreshing. The house-infused peanut-bourbon old fashion is a great sipper while you enjoy the sounds, too!
Claim to Fame: In the summer the large bluff-side patio is the place to be for live music with an outdoor firepit and fountains adding to the ambiance. Often voted Best Patio by local media outlets.
The Tilted Tiki
324 S. Main St.
Stillwater, MN
Open 7 Days a Week. Happy Hour Mon-Friday 3-6pm.
See live music schedule on their Facebook page.
Instagram Story Live Video , FB Live 1/24. Artist: Grant Walker
Venue Type: Tropical-themed bar & lounge with great attitude of fun and relaxation.
Live Music Genre: Weekly live music inside the tropical vacation oasis or outside on the Main Street facing patio. Great local and national acts on our stages, including Tati the Island Boy, Gary LaRue Ratpack Band, and more events like comedy, open mic or purse bingo.
Fare: Bursting with island flavors and house-made sauces, try any of the sharable plates like the coconut shrimp, luao fries with pulled pork/onions/cheese, salads and vegetarians won’t want to miss the new Vegan menu – the tropical pineapple beyond plant-based burger is delightful!
Cocktails: Strong, citrusy and rum-forward – the colorful menu of tropical cocktails is beautiful. It’s especially pleasing to the eye during the winter months. Go big with a classic Mai Tai or just sample a volcano shooter. Excellent happy hour deals on beer and drinks, too!
Claim to Fame: Best place to feel like you are on a vacation or stay-cation year-round.
Portside
317 S. Main St.
Stillwater, MN
Open 7 Days a Week. Happy Hour Wed-Friday 3-6pm.
Find live music schedule on their Facebook page.
Instagram Story Live Video, Facebook Live Video 3/8/19 Artist: The Good, The Bad & The Funky
Venue Type: Huge second story recently renovated brick-filled space with large windows overlooking the St. Croix River. The backdrop of the live music stage are windows to Main Street with an adjacent dance floor, pool table, darts & high top tables for seating near music. Large bar area for seating with sports tvs as well as a back section for private rental with fireplace.
Live Music Genre:. Live music every Friday Night (through April) and live DJ every Saturday night year-round (and Fridays in summer). Check Facebook page for other events as well. Genre tends to be Top 40s, rock, pop, dance and a little country.
Fare: Spicy wings, wood-fired pizzas, burgers and a few Chef Smalley signature dishes like the mac and cheese with bacon and jalapenos or pork tacos.
Cocktails: Signature cocktails include ‘single and ready to mingle’ with strawberry infused vodka but a full bar with beer taps and wine are at your service with great drink specials.
Claim to Fame: Best place in town to dance and huge river view windows.
Marx’s Fusion Bistro & Wine Bar
241 S. Main St.
Stillwater, MN
Open 7 Days a Week. Live music every Tuesday night – see Website.
Insta-Story Live and Facebook Live Video 2/19/19, Artist: Dave Burkhardt and Tim Grady Music
Venue Type: Warm, contemporary atmosphere with a full bar and windows to Main Street where passers by can see the lively atmosphere. Marx Fusion Bistro captures the ideals of a bistro that can have the identity of casual chic.
Live Music: Every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 the dynamic duo of Dave Burkart and Tim
Grady entertain guest with their incredible voices and performances of constant song
requests. Plus, these guys are pretty fun!
Fare: Fusion is the integration of flavors influenced from Chef Mark’s culinary
experiences. Marx’s flavor profile is known to be bold and eclectic featuring nightly seafood specials and a menu that has a unique blend of Caribbean, Asian, and Italian American cuisine. Try the unique endive and beet salad or the to die for homemade spinach Pappardelle pasta!
Cocktails: Full bar with large wine and martini lists – try our favorite, the blueberry basil martini.
Claim to Fame: Their vibe can teleport guests from Stillwater to a major metropolis like New York or a trendy South Beach, Miami.
Mad Capper Saloon & Eatery
224 S. Main Street
Stillwater, MN
Open 7 Days a Week. Happy Hour Mon-Friday 3-6pm.
Find live music schedule on their Facebook page or website.
Instagram Story Live Video 1/10/19 Artist: Joe Leiner
Venue Type: Feel like you’ve stepped into a classic sports bar or wild west saloon with a long bar area for seating and tables along the narrow Main Street building. Approachable casual vibe for all ages and families welcome.
Live Music: Thursdays 6-8pm and most Saturday nights 9-midnight. See schedule at: https://www.madcapper.biz/events. Mix of music types – classics of 70s/80s and acoustic duos. Frequent acts: Hailey James, Travis Thamert, Joe Leiner (thursdays)
Fare: American. Burgers, Sandwiches, House-made soups (try their famous French Onion!) and dressings. Gluten free options and kids menu. Simple, easy and tasty menu!
Cocktails: In the winter try the Mad Capper (hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps) and in all seasons you can admire the craft beer tap selection said to be one of the largest downtown.
Claim to Fame: This historic site has been operating as a saloon since 1906.
The Loft at Studio
214 S. Main St.
Stillwater, MN
See Calendar for Events here and at sister venue, JX.
Instagram Story Live Video 1/11/19 Event: Puppies & Pumps Drag Show, another one is coming up in March but at a larger venue due to the crowds.
Ziggy’s Street Food & Live Music
132 S. Main St.
Stillwater, MN
Open Tues-Sunday. Happy Hour Thurs-Sat 5-8pm.
Follow on Facebook for live music schedule.
Instagram Live Story Video, Live FB Video on 2/23 Artist: Candy Shop Band
Venue Type: A club-like restaurant with live music every weekend, fantastic street
food, a great selection of craft beers and 7 TVs for sports viewing.
Live Music: Every Thursday – Sunday, featuring Piano Bar Happy Hour on Fridays and
Saturdays, Karaoke nights on Tuesdays and Twin Cities favorite Tim Sigler brings his
acoustic country sound to the stage every Sunday afternoon.
Fare: Order delicious street food from their permanent food truck. Changing food
truck menus rolling in all the time. Specials offered almost every night of the week
including Taco Tuesdays, Wing Wednesdays and Burger Night on Thursdays.
Cocktails: Full bar and large selection of craft beers. Not to be missed, full Bloody Mary
Bar on Saturdays and Sundays.
Claim to Fame: Ziggy’s is one of the top music venues in the Twin Cities and the
heartbeat of downtown Stillwater.
Charlie’s Irish Pub
101 Water St. S.
Stillwater, MN
Open 7 Days a Week. Located inside Water Street Inn.
See live music schedule on their Facebook page or website.
Instagram Story Live Video, FB Live 2/1/19, Artist: Bedlam Boys
Venue Type: An intimate authentic Irish pub scattered with Jameson, Guiness and Irish flare as the backdrop for friendly whiskey toasts with the crowd. Located inside a downtown historic hotel, the cozy and vibrant pub is a conventient accomodation for your stay in Stillwater.
Live Music Genre: Sing along with favorites or sit back to admire the variety of Celtic instruments from fiddle to mandolin to accordion accompanying guitar and voices of the British islands.
Fare: Nibble on tasty bites like Irish Egg Rolls with corned beef, cabbage, swiss cheese in a crispy fried wontons, house-braised corned beef brisket, or famous fish & chips using Minnesota walleye of course!
Cocktails: Guiness on tap, Minnesota’s own Two Gingers whiskey concocktions, excellent wine list with great prices or in the winter, we love an Irish Coffee topped with whipped cream. Frequent patrons must consider the Whiskey Club for deals and accolades in the pub.
Claim to Fame: A casual pub you can always count on for live music on the weekends year-round. We are looking forward to their outdoor music continuing on the new riverside rooftop this summer as well!
Reve Bistro & Bar
200 E. Chestnut St.
Stillwater, MN
Open Monday – Saturday. Daily Happy Hour 2-5pm. See website for Live Music Schedule.
Instagram Story Live Video, Facebook Live Video 3/7/19
Venue Type: Comfy American eatery with quiet alcoves, cozy dining area, a spacious
bar, outdoor patio and private dining rooms (by reservation) for everything from
business meetings to bridal showers and birthday dinners.
Live Music: The music you will hear at Reve is acoustic and low key so you can still
enjoy great conversations while you dine. Check the website
http://revebistroandbar.com/events-and-music/ for live music schedule.
Fare: Reve offers a from-scratch seasonal menu using only the highest quality of fresh
ingredients. Chef Jenna Rondeau has created a menu that blends American classics with worldwide influence. Favorites include the amazing scallops, unique flatbreads and delicious burgers – In fact, Reve was the 2018 Best Burger in the Valley winner.
Cocktails: Full bar with its focus on great wines, craft beer, classic cocktails and an excellent happy hour.
Claim to Fame: From happy hour to fine dining, Reve is Stillwater’s best kept secret. But it’s worth finding … go where the locals go.
No Neck Tony’s
231 Myrtle St.
Stillwater, MN
Open Tues-Sunday.
Live music every Wednesday night at 9pm. Follow Facebook.
Facebook Live Video and Insta-Story Live 2/6/19, Artist: Dave Burkhart
Venue Type: This quaint, locally owned bar, has great ambiance and a fantastic vibe. It
is definitely the place to be as a last stop for the night. You can find skee-ball, ping
pong, pull tabs, large TV’s and a juke-box that never quits.
Live Music: Local favorite, Dave Burkart, plays acoustic music every Wednesday night.
Fare: No Neck Tony’s serves pizza and also the most amazing skewer of food you will
ever see on top of their award winning Bloody Marys.
Cocktails: Voted “BEST BLOODY MARY” in the St. Croix Valley, but Bloodys are not
the only thing they do well. They offer unique libations, Tito’s Solid Gold in a take home
disco ball and the $5 chocolate martini is a must!
Claim to Fame: Self-proclaimed “Classiest Dive in town”.
The Velveteen Speakeasy
123 2nd St. N. (underground, unmarked door to the left when you enter JX Event Venue)
Stillwater, MN
Open Wed-Sunday. Live Music Thursdays 7-10pm.
Instagram Story Video 11/6/18 Artist: Miss Myra & The Moonshiners
JX Event Venue
123 2nd St. N.
Stillwater, MN
See Calendar for Events.
Insta-Story Video FB Live 1/25/19 Artist: The 70s Magic Sunshine Band
Venue Type: This event space offers elegance, rustic charm, brick walls from floor to
ceiling and tons of natural light. The recently renovation of this historic building allows for a versatile layout and can accommodate groups of all sizes. Also located in the building is a photography studio, bourbon room, full-service salon, Stillwater Escape Company and the Velveteen Speakeasy!
Live Music: This venue has many opportunities for the public to enjoy live music. From acoustic nights to large concerts to drag shows, this venue has it all! See upcoming schedule.
Fare: Grab a slice of pizza at the bar if you get the munchies while dancing at one of the many concerts. Walking distance to all downtown restaurants so plan to stop there for dinner first.
Cocktails: The bar area is gorgeous and their selection is awesome! Full bar, beer taps and wine available.
Claim to Fame: JX Venue is the largest event venue in the region with the ability to host events up to 720 guests.
Maple Island Brewery
225 N. Main St.
Stillwater, MN
Open 7 Days a Week. See Calendar for more live music.
Instragram Story Live Video, Facebook Live on 3/2/19 Artist: Richard Mettelstet
Venue Type: Maple Island Brewing is a craft micro brewery/taproom located along the
river on Main Street in downtown Stillwater. The outdoor seating area is great in the
warm weather but even when it is chilly, the huge windows show off stunning views of
the St. Croix River valley. Spacious, casual vibe in the taproom, knowledgeable staff
and really good brew.
Live Music: Every Friday from 6-9, Saturday from 3-6 and Sundays from 3-6 (summers
only). Ukele Lessons Every Wednesday at 6pm, too!
Fare: FREE popcorn and Heggie’s pizza await the customers OR bring in food from
local restaurants and sit in the tap room or the beautiful deck with beautiful views of the
St. Croix River.
Cocktails: An impressive list of full flavored craft beer using unique and often local
ingredients. Flagship brews include Cup of Joe Freakshow, White Butt IPA, Burlesque
Kolsch, Maple Island Bock and I Scream made local ice cream from Nelson’s Ice Cream
shop. The brews are sold in prints and flights and growlers to-go.
Claim to Fame: Craft brew with a view.
PD Pappy’s
422 E. Mulberry St.
Stillwater, MN
Located in the marina, open seasonally. Pappy Hour Wed/Thur 3-6pm & Fri 11-6pm. Live music Thurs-Sunday.
Stillwater Zephyr Theater
601 N. Main St.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Instagram TV, Facebook Video 4/4/19
Artist: Ross William Perry Band and John Garden with the Rhythm Roosters.
Venue Type: Set on the north end of Main Street in the old Zephyr train depot right downtown Stillwater, this unique spaces works well for all types of live performing arts.
Live Music: Variety of live performance events year-round from blues to jazz, see calendar.
Fare: Enjoy a nice dinner at any one of the 30 restaurants within walking distance downtown Stillwater.
Cocktails:
Claim to Fame: Recently relocated to Minnesota to help with the future of this soon to be renovated theater, the talented jazz drummer & music producer Chico Rouse (son of Charles Rouse Sr) may be seen running things behind the scenes.
More live music venues, located in the area: Lift Bridge Brewery, Chilkoot Cafe, Thor’s Hard Cider Tap Room, Saint Croix Vineyards, The Outing Lodge, Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter