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  • Valentine’s Ideas in Stillwater - 💕💕 "Paint the Town Red" in Stillwater for Valentine's Day! 💕💕 Main Street shops, restaurants, and attractions welcome you to our romantic city to celebrate with your Valentine all week long. We hope you are able to celebrate the special connections in your life this Valentine's Day. Here are some fun ideas to enjoy the holiday including… Continue Reading
  • Wintertime 2022-2023 - Wintertime in Stillwater Discover the historic riverfront district glimmering with charm and full of festivities December through March. Plan now for a holiday or winter season getaway! Stillwater, Minnesota has always been a serene and romantic winter season destination and it is getting better every year! We are lighting up both sides of the Historic… Continue Reading
  • Adventures “on the Hill”! - Have you ever wondered what there is to do in the Stillwater area that doesn’t include going downtown? Stillwater and Oak Park Heights have so much to offer, we decided to dedicate a blog to help our visitors plan things to do “up on the hill”. Adventures awaits off the main drag on your next… Continue Reading
  • Galentine’s Getaway in Stillwater - Galentine's Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating friendship in all its forms. So call your besties, and plan a girls getaway to Stillwater, Minnesota! We have planned a fun itinerary for you and your gal pals to make the most of a girls trip! Continue Reading
  • Dog Friendly Stillwater, MN - Traveling with Dogs We are all obsessed with our pets - they are just so darn cute! Did you know that 53% of Americans own a dog and 35% own cats? We won't get into the great debate about what's better, cats or dogs, but we would like to share with you all the pet-focused… Continue Reading
  • What’s New in 2022 - Here’s a list of the newest shops, experiences, restaurants, venues, places to stay and events you must see in 2022! From new lodging properties to new clothing stores, candle stores and bike rentals to new tattoo parlors and a soda shop ... downtown Stillwater, Minnesota is coming out of this year with a robust line… Continue Reading
  • Outdoor Patios in Stillwater – 2022 Edition - In collaboration with NellieBellie Kitchen Your summer isn’t complete without a trip to downtown Stillwater, Minnesota to take in the beautiful scenery, great shopping, and fun activities. And don’t leave without stopping for a meal at one of the amazing Stillwater outdoor dining patio locations (who all happen to be locally owned by the way). Even… Continue Reading
  • When do Seasonal Attractions Open? - Spring is here and summer is coming soon, so here's a reminder of all the warm weather attractions now open (or soon to be) for the 2022 season in Stillwater, Minnesota! Tours Rivertown Tours: New guided historic walking tours company. Tours start April 2nd. Stillwater Trolley: Book tours online or stop by in person at… 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
  • World Snow Sculpting Championship - UPDATE: Thank you for attending the inaugural World Snow Sculpting Championship this past weekend! Stillwater welcomed 40,000 people to a first-ever World Class competition and though the weather was cold we had a perfect snowfall during the World's Coolest Block Party Saturday night making the riverfront festival scene with glowing snow art, a DJ, and… Continue Reading
  • Stillwater Name Bicycle Friendly Community - PRESS RELEASE – City of Stillwater, MN December 8, 2021 City of Stillwater, MN named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists Today, the League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of Stillwater, MN to build better places for people to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. Stillwater… Continue Reading
  • Stillwater Named in Top 10 Best Small Town Food Scenes by USA Today - Photo by: Stephany Wieland Location: The Long Goodbye Bar in Lora Hotel First published on July 10, 2020. Updated 11/5/2021: Hey Hey Stillwater has won again for 2021! View the updated list of Top 10 Best Small Town Food Scenes in the US. Stillwater, MN – In the summer of road-trips, Stillwater has another reason… Continue Reading
  • Why November is Awesome - The cool air is rolling in, but saying good-bye to October and hello to November is great news for a few reasons: 1. As of November 1st, parking in lots downtown Stillwater are FREE! Enjoy this perk until May 1st. 2. Discover Stillwater deals have begun, so go ahead, get out of town and save… Continue Reading
  • Halloween in Stillwater - Are the spirits of history lurking on among the cobblestone of Stillwater's riverfront district? We can't say for sure but there are certainly liquid spirits and emotionally uplifting spirits of joy awaiting visitors in this Minnesota destination. Looking to discover something new and fun this October? Here's a list of Halloween inspired happenings in Stillwater,… Continue Reading
  • 10 Reasons to Visit Stillwater, MN in the Fall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JJfnmhMnfM Fall River CruiseSpot the bright red colors of maples and yellow leaves of the oak trees along the shoreline of the St. Croix River. Wave to Minnesota and Wisconsin shorelines while enjoying plated and served dinner cruises offered twice daily through October 18 (weather permitting). Book your fall river cruise online at StillwaterRiverboats.com. Come… Continue Reading

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