Taylor & Connor

July 12, 2025 • Somerset, WI, USA
56 Days To Go!

Taylor & Connor

July 12, 2025 • Somerset, WI, USA
56 Days To Go!

Activities

Stillwater, MN

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425 Nelson St E, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA

Great place for shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Awesome views of the St. Croix. Continuously voted "Best Small Town in Minnesota"

Hudson, WI

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503 3rd Street, Hudson, WI 54016

Town in Wisconsin along the St. Croix River. Another great place for shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Around a 15-minute drive from Stillwater, MN

St Croix River Crossing Loop Trail

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Houlton, WI 54082, USA

Free running/walking trail, around 5 miles from start to finish. Great views of the St. Croix River. Free parking in between the I-36 Bridge and downtown Stillwater. Can also park for free in downtown Stillwater. Would recommend starting the trail at the bridge in downtown.

Website

Stillwater Trolley Co.

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400 Nelson St E, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(651) 430-0352

Trolly tour of downtown Stillwater. Learn about historic Stillwater.

Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rental

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307 Milltown Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084, USA
(651) 465-1080

Canoe or Kayak the Saint Croix. A very subtle experience (beginner friendly). Around a 25–30-minute drive from Stillwater.

Willow River State Park

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1034 Co Hwy A, Hudson, WI 54016, USA
(715) 386-5931

Great place to see a waterfall near Stillwater. Please be aware there is a steep hill that you will have to go up and down to get to the waterfall, along with a steep staircase if you want an overlook of the waterfall.

Restaurants (Stillwater, MN)

Lolito Cantina

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241 S Main St, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(651) 342-0972

Southern Mexican dishes with an emphasis on smoked meats, mole, barbacoa, citrus, habanero, and more. They also offer a variety of salsas and guacamoles, tacos, rice bowls, and extensive margarita list. A great place to sit on the patio and enjoy a great Minnesota summer day.

Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits

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232 N, 232 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(651) 571-0111

Located inside Hotel Crosby, this restaurant offers great small dish options, to go along with delicious entrees. Also, a great place to enjoy a cocktail, the atmosphere here is worth the stop. Fun fact, Connor ate alone here one night his first summer in Minnesota, and would highly recommend the Risotto.

LoLo American Kitchen and Craft Bar

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233 S Main St, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(651) 342-2461

A place that has a little bit of everything. A great place to sit down with the family. This location is the "American" style compared to its sister restaurant Lolito.

Oasis Cafe

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806 S Main St, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(651) 439-0928
*Breakfast/Brunch* This would be a must stop for anyone out of town. Oasis Cafe offers a great breakfast in a traditional diner fashion. Along main street, its a cant miss stop as youre heading into town.

Breweries

Lift Bridge Brewing Stillwater

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1900 Tower Dr W, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(888) 430-2337

Hop and Barrel Brewing

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310 2nd St, Hudson, WI 54016, USA
(715) 808-8390

River Siren Brewing

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225 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA

Distilleries

Forge and Foundry Distillery

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223 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(651) 342-2242

45th Parallel Distillery

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1490 Madison Ave, New Richmond, WI 54017, USA
(715) 243-5565

Lucky Guys Distillery

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101 2nd St S, Hudson, WI 54016, USA
(715) 245-8168

Wineries

Saint Croix Vineyards

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6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(651) 430-3310

You have the option of wine tasting, wine-making tours, live music, relax on a deck, and take a walk around vineyards. Their tasting room is in a restored century-old barn.

Rustic Roots Winery

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20168 St Croix Trail N, Scandia, MN 55073, USA
(651) 433-3311

Located north of downtown Stillwater, Rustic Roots offers great views of the St. Croix area. A great place to hang out, grab a bite to eat, enjoy some wine, and play yard games. The atmosphere at Rustic Roots is a perfect fit for a Minnesota summer.

7 Vines Vineyard and Winery

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101 County Hwy 96, Dellwood, MN 55110, USA
(651) 478-6300

A great place to go for a wine tasting, or just to hang out at their wine bar. This place gives the luxury feel to your early weekend hangout.

Golf

St. Croix National Golf & Event Center

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1603 32nd St, Somerset, WI 54025, USA
(715) 247-4200

Would highly recommend this course if you are new to the area. This course offers great views, great hole layouts, and a great atmosphere for a very competitive price. This course is also very close to the venue and truly encompasses the same feel as the venue.

Logger's Trail Golf Course

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11950 80th St N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(651) 439-7862

This course is located very close to downtown Stillwater. An upper end course, with solid hole layouts and nice greens. If you are looking for a course that has less hills and more trees, Logger's is a great place to play.

New Richmond Golf Club

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1226 George Norman Dr, New Richmond, WI 54017, USA
(715) 246-6724

Rated as one of the 10 best public courses, you've never heard of in Wisconsin, this course offers a great place to play located in close proximity to the venue. If you are staying in the town of New Richmond, this is a great place to play.

Nacho Mamas

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312 S Main St, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
(651) 439-9544

The traditional Mexican restaurant of Stillwater. This place serves all of the vibes and needs you will have if you're craving Mexican food.