The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the famous Mall of America and Walker Art Institute. Bluff Country to the south has water sports and cross country skiing. The Prairielands abound with lake recreations.
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One of the best ways to experience the bridge is to bike the St Croix Crossing Trail Loop. It is a 5.4 mile loop that is best biked in a counter clockwise fashion. Begin the ride in downtown Stillwater and head south along the river until the trail turns to the east and follow the dedicated bike path onto the bridge. The bike/walking path is safely separated from the busy traffic on the bridge. It is a bit of a climb as you leave Stillwater but biking along the ascent up the bridge is manageable. Several outstanding observation points are found as you travel over the bridge. Navigating through Houlton was a bit tricky but after a couple wrong turns I found the route that takes you on a steep descent(the reason for traveling counter clockwise) to and across the Stillwater Lift Bridge returning you to your starting point. The views of Stillwater across the St Croix are also beautiful. There are a number of nice outdoor patios to grab a refreshing beverage at the end of your ride.
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Originally constructed in 1905 as an aerial lift, this unusual elevator bridge is 386 feet long and spans the canal entrance to Duluth Harbor.
We stayed by the iconic Duluth Aerial Bridge and enjoyed seeing it in operation, fun to watch as the big freighters head in and out of the Duluth area. If you are in Duluth, definitely make time to check this out especially if you enjoy seeing the big freighters.
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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.
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