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- Creating a Lively and Livable Community: Stillwater, MN
Silent Sports Magazine - 25 Coolest Towns in America to Visit in 2021
Matador Network - 5 U.S. Small Towns worthy of your 2020 bucket list
Real Simple - Heartland Waterfronts
Small Market Meetings - Winterfest Returns to Stillwater
Fox 9 TV - Best of the Midwest: 10 Places to go in 2020
Chicago Tribune - Your Guide to Eating Downtown Stillwater
Pioneer Press - New Travel Spots in Minnesota for 2020
Star Tribune - Stillwater Proper Distillery & Restaurant Spring Opening
Pioneer Press - Top 4 Spots to See Fall Leaves Changing
LA Times - Stillwater Insider’s Guide
MSP Magazine - 5 Hottest Small Town Destinations in Minnesota
Star Tribune Magazine - Sweet, Sweet Stillwater
MN Bride Magazine
- Creating a Lively and Livable Community: Stillwater, MN
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See More- 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 - 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 - Fabulous Fall Getaways for You & Your Dog
Sidewalk Dog - 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
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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
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 their… 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
Valentine’s Ideas in Stillwater - We hope you are able to celebrate the special connections in your life this Valentine's Day! FREE Carriage Rides will be back this year along with many other ideas to enjoy the holiday! Make your plans now to get away to one of Minnesota’s most romantic towns! “There are two words we hear often in… 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
Wintertime - 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 but last year the town really pulled together to create a winter wonderland with new decorations… 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
Your Passport to 25+ Outdoor Dining ideas in Stillwater, MN. - 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).… Continue Reading
Celebrate the 4th of July in Stillwater, Minnesota - Please NOTE: This year's 4th of July festivities will NOT include FIREWORKS. Because of global supply chain issues due to COVID the City of Stillwater and many others are not able to find a place to purchase the fireworks. The GOOD NEWS is that the City of Stillwater announced today that they WILL have: Civil… Continue Reading
2021 Discover Stillwater Photo Contest - We absolutely love our annual photo contest and know that many of you look forward to it as well so it's time to kick off the contest! So here's the scoop... the Discover Stillwater 2021 Photo Contest is now open now through October 31st, 2021. We've extended the contest farther into autumn so we hope… Continue Reading
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