Location: Stillwater
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Stillwater is a city in Washington County, Minnesota across the St. Croix River from the state of Wisconsin. It is the county seat. The population was 18,225 at the 2010 census. Stillwater is part of the Twin Cities Metro Area.
Restaurants in Stillwater
1. Isaac Staples' Sawmill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
An antique shop is now set in an old sawmill.
2. Saint Croix Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By 990sierrah
A friend and I came here to try out the winery - little did we know it's also attached to an apple orchard and there is a ton to do! With COVID, we had a wine tasting outside. The tastings were generous portions - we shared one white and one red. All of the wine was good! We will be back to get bottles. The winery is inside of a barn and has a very charming rustic feel. The apple barn part is awesome too - picked up apple brats, apples, candles and wax warmers. Very cute gift shop and place. Can't wait to come back!
3. Teddy Bear Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By 101Adventures - Stillwater, United States
The most adorable little place with multiple sizes of teddy bears, along with a tree fort to climb or hide in and even a train to play on. This place is something right out of a fairytale book! This is also a great place for photos and after you leave the park you can walk right downtown for plenty of places to eat or soak up the scenery.
4. Stillwater Lift Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Temporarily Closed
Reviewed By V3516MSjohnw - Stillwater, United States
The Stillwater Historic Lift Bridge is a must-see point of interest in the Minnesota-Wisconsin St. Croix valley. Now closed to vehicular traffic, the lift bridge still operates during boating seasons and one can still marvel at the ingenuity of engineering from bygone days. The blast of the single-pitched marine horn from the bridge operator's cabin announces the spectacle as an entire span of the bridge rises to allow paddlewheel excursion boats and other pleasure craft to navigate up and down the St. Croix river. Visit the various restaurants, coffeehouses, wine bars, brewery, winerery or antique and specialty shops on Stillwater's quaint Main Street, then stroll over to the riverside Lowell Park to witness a moving moment of history.
5. Kathe Wohlfahrt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By scooternje - Blacksburg, United States
Walking in this store is like walking in to a European shop at Christmas time. The merchandise is absolutely gorgeous and you can find beautiful things at all price ranges. It is a must see shop in Stillwater!
6. Candyland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Candyland has been a locally owned Minnesota business since 1932. We make our fudge, popcorn and hand-dipped treats daily. Visit one of our 4 locations to pick up the original Chicago Mix® or our delicious treats. Shop our online store for treats sent anywhere in the United States!
Reviewed By tw110 - Stillwater, United States
I love this place. They have the best toffee almonds around! Also a great place to pick up popcorn for my family.
7. Tremblay's Sweet Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By workhardplayhard27 - Mantorville, United States
There is something for everyone at Tremblay's Sweet Shop. Young kids will love the latest gummies, toy-based candies, and jelly beans. Older folks will love the vast array of salt water taffy flavors, brittles, and other retro candies. People of all ages that love high quality fudge, truffles, and chocolates can find outstanding samples of each. This is a fantastic candy shop. We stop in every time we are in the area.
8. Stillwater Art Guild Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
9. Lowell Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By CaptTrouble - Hudson, United States
My husband and I went for a late lunch at Lolo. Afterward, we took a nice walk along the river through Lowell Park South. The river was still high but had started to recede; even the no wake had been lifted just a couple of hours earlier. As proof, there was a guy racing back and forth in speed boat. I guess he wasn’t worried about causing damage to the shoreline anymore, even though the water was still high. Lovely view of the old lift bridge.
10. Brown's Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 473brandonb - Cincinnati, United States
We came to Stillwater from an hour away for the day with our electric bikes. It was a very hot Saturday in July. The Brown’s Creek trail runs parallel to a creek in the woods so you don’t feel the heat. We rode one way 6 miles and back into downtown Stillwater and then the 5 mile loop south of Stillwater into Wisconsin and across the historic lift bridge into Stillwater. There are a lot of people who use the trail, pedestrians and bikers. Trail is in good condition. On the Wisconsin side the pedestrian and bikes are two separate parallel paths. If you are traveling through Minnesota and have your bikes with you don’t have a lot of time, this is the trail to do. We started riding mid morning and had lunch in Stillwater afterwards.
