There are many wonderful places to visit in Minnesota each fall. The North Shore draws many visitors thanks to its vast forests that run adjacent to the windswept, rocky shores of Lake Superior. Small towns all along the shore, from Duluth to Grand Portage, swell with visitors throughout the season. But other regions of Minnesota are also home to some spectacular autumn towns. One perennial favorite is a historic river town that becomes even more beautiful when the leaves start to change and drop. Read on below to learn why you should visit Stillwater, Minnesota, during the fall season.
Stillwater, Minnesota, is a beautiful town in eastern Minnesota, around 25 miles east of the Twin Cities along the St. Croix River. This popular river town is full of history, activities, and beauty - especially in the autumn.
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Thanks to Stillwater’s location on the St. Croix River, it is full of scenic beauty. In the fall, the trees that line the river blaze with different shades of red, orange, and yellow.
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There are plenty of ways to take in the beauty. You can take a walk along the river…
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…or you can venture into the river itself. Stillwater River Tours offers rides on its old-fashioned paddle-wheel boats. And Gondola Romantica offers gondola rides on the river! What better way to see Stillwater’s fall colors?
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Beyond the river, Stillwater is full of wonderful attractions. Stillwater was founded in 1843, and there are many historic buildings throughout the town.
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The downtown area has plenty of great restaurants and shops to enjoy. Browse antiques, grab lunch, and then check out some of the other local shops. There’s plenty to see in beautiful Stillwater!
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Have you visited Stillwater in the fall? What’s your favorite thing to do there? Let us know in the comments! And if you’d like to recommend any other great places to visit in Minnesota in the fall, be sure to nominate them.
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