St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area Tours

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The St. Croix river reflects up onto the underside of the cliffs above. Hiking south from the boom cave between the cliffs and the river in the fall after the foliage has dropped. You can hike about three tenths of a mile to just below the scenic overlook before you hit a private property line. A short but fun hike with views you won't find elsewhere. Also, the tree in the upper left is growing straight upside down from the cliff above.

St. Croix State Park

You can take time to visit St. Croix State Park during your travels to Stillwater. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

St. Croix State Park
Waterfront on the St Croix River in Stillwater, MN. A beautiful, quaint and historic city 30 minutes north of Minneapolis! Antique shopping heaven and world class restaurants.

Lowell Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lowell Park, a lovely green space in Stillwater. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Lowell Park
Great hike and beautiful falls.

Willow River State Park

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Willow River State Park during your travels to Hudson. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Willow River State Park

Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum

3/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum in Stillwater. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum

Warden's House Museum

3/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Stillwater with a stop at Warden's House Museum. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Warden's House Museum

Ice Castle

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Ice Castle as part of your trip to Stillwater. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Ice Castle

Best Lodging Options Near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

LivINN Hotel St. Paul – I-94 – East 3M Area

LivINN Hotel St. Paul – I-94 – East 3M Area

2.5 out of 5
285 Century Ave N Maplewood MN
LivINN Hotel St. Paul – I-94 – East 3M Area
The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
The Saint Paul Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

3 out of 5
175 10th St E St. Paul MN
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

4 out of 5
11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Fitz Apartments Downtown St Paul

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Fitz Apartments Downtown St Paul

3.5 out of 5
77 9th Street East St. Paul MN
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Fitz Apartments Downtown St Paul
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown

Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
180 Kellogg Boulevard East St. Paul MN
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Celeste of St Paul

Celeste of St Paul

3 out of 5
26 Exchange Street E St. Paul MN
Celeste of St Paul
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
175 7th Street W St. Paul MN
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
enVision Hotel St. Paul South

enVision Hotel St. Paul South

3.5 out of 5
701 Concord Street S South St. Paul MN
enVision Hotel St. Paul South
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