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• COVID-19 MN Updates - ALERT: Business hours and operations may be different due to COVID-19, so please check directly with your hotel, restaurant, bar, shop, event, or attraction before traveling. As of November 21st, Minnesota is on a partial shutdown until January 11, 2021. Retail Shops, Salons, & Hotels ARE OPEN! Restaurants offer take-out and a few offer outdoor… Continue Reading
• Valentine’s Ideas - We hope you are able to celebrate the special connections in your life this Valentine's Day! We have one important word for you this year, though - "Reservations"! Don't wait until last minute as COVID safety precautions limit capacity and RESERVATIONS are required so make your plans now to getaway to one of Minnesota's most… Continue Reading
• America’s Coolest Towns: Stillwater, MN - Have you heard? Stillwater made the list of The 25 Coolest Towns in America to Visit in 2021! We were chosen by the editorial team at Matador Network, the world's largest independent travel media website. Note: towns are listed in No particular order. https://matadornetwork.com/read/coolest-towns-america-visit-2021/?fbclid=IwAR1LhvhQJJc-TmTW-lb82F_5_Vzv8yd1efmY1y2Dp0FPJui4q0SUNQY_ifY Continue Reading
• Map of Antique Shops: Time to Treasure Hunt - Did you know?Stillwater has one of the largest antique stores in the Midwest with over 65 dealers and that is just 1 of several shops. Perhaps the pandemic has given you extra time to treasure hunt or you'd love to find a unique gift. Mask up and discover all the great finds in multiple stores… Continue Reading
• The Gift of Experience - Perhaps you are struggling to find a gift, so let us recommend you redirect your efforts to an experience instead. We are all cooped up and wanting to get out into the world to live big again, so consider picking up gift cards for a nice dinner out, a spa service, a wine tasting, a… Continue Reading
• Wintertime in Stillwater: Lights & New Events! - Winter welcomes you to Stillwater's warm historic district glimmering with ambiance and seasonal charm. In a year when we all need a little cheer, the community has come together to add lots of twinkle to downtown Stillwater as well as winter events! The entire mile of Main Street's shopping and dining district is lined with… 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
• Black Friday & Shop Small Business Saturday - Stillwater is the Ultimate Shop Small Destination in Minnesota and one of America's Most Picturesque Towns.Choose a charming scene with no big crowds and plenty of fresh air for shopping! RETAIL IS OPEN!! We have 40+ shops that are ALL locally owned. Our celebration of the season has begun with more twinkle than ever on Main Street. Mask up and… Continue Reading
• Win a Night Stay - Win $300 Lodging Voucher for Stillwater, MN Escape to the Scenic St. Croix River Valley and one of America's most picturesque towns whose charm twinkles during the winter months.  Enter to win a stay this winter in Stillwater, Minnesota!  The historic Main Street welcomes winter visitors with new places to stay, new wintertime decor & events, salt cave spa, live music, art & vintage galleries and 40+ locally… Continue Reading
• Educational Day Trip Ideas for Kids in Stillwater, MN - For those seeking distance learning field trip opportunities for your family during this home school, hybrid, online education season we are here to offer a few ideas, many of which are free. You can certainly turn a visit to Stillwater into an educational one! Minnesota's health officials are still in a "Stay Safe" recommendation during… Continue Reading
• 360 Tours of Stillwater Venues - CELEBRATIONS will always be important. AND You can never replace the power of IN-PERSON MEETINGS. When you are ready to plan, gather & safely meet in person again, consider Stillwater's 20+ unique venues. Need a place to host a meeting or party in Stillwater? You can tour venues right from your desk! Originally launched in… Continue Reading
• Fall Shopping Finds Downtown Stillwater MN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7Olpi3u9_Q Hello from Main Street shops on this beautiful October day! Retail therapy is here. Get out of the house, pack your mask, and feel proud you are supporting all locally owned businesses! We decided to shop for you, so here's a few peeks all the variety of wonderful quality merchandise all for sale RIGHT… Continue Reading
• Play Road TripN’ Bingo - Road tripping is fun on its own, but even more fun when you add a little friendly competition. This fall, take a drive on Minnesota's scenic highways and byways, soak in the fall colors and discover something new along the way with ROAD-TRIP’N BINGO. Explore Minnesota has launched this fun, family friendly covid-safe idea this fall so… 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
• America’s Best Towns for Fall Colors: Stillwater - Travel & Leisure Magazine’s “AMERICA’S BEST TOWNS FOR FALL COLORS” awarded third place to Stillwater, MN as one of the top American towns named a few years ago.  Located on the colorful banks and bluffs of the St. Croix River, Stillwater was selected with other top-scoring towns that represent the full color spectrum, from the… Continue Reading
• 2020 Discover Stillwater Photo Contest - It's finally here. Thank you for your patience as we are delayed and running things a wee bit different this year for our photo contest due to staff and funding shortages. Never fear, photography love is still here. We absolutely love our annual photo contest and know that many of you look forward to it… Continue Reading

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