Jon’s guidebook
Outdoor activites
Wrapped along the wild and scenic St. Croix River, Afton State Park has miles of trails through native woodlands, tall grass prairies, up and down ravines and along a spring-fed brook. You can access the back entrance a mere five-minute walk from our back door.
21 locals recommend
Afton State Park
6959 Peller Ave SWrapped along the wild and scenic St. Croix River, Afton State Park has miles of trails through native woodlands, tall grass prairies, up and down ravines and along a spring-fed brook. You can access the back entrance a mere five-minute walk from our back door.
Vail's Epic pass will work here, or purchase reduced-price passes from us. Largest number of runs in MN, in the beautiful St. Croix river valley.
32 locals recommend
Afton Alps
6600 Peller Ave SVail's Epic pass will work here, or purchase reduced-price passes from us. Largest number of runs in MN, in the beautiful St. Croix river valley.
Golf in the scenic hills of Afton Alps Ski resort during warmer months. The wooded hills and river valleys make stunning backdrops to your drives.
Afton Alps Golf Course
Golf in the scenic hills of Afton Alps Ski resort during warmer months. The wooded hills and river valleys make stunning backdrops to your drives.
The Wild and Scenic St. Croix River flows barely a mile from our door. Choose to explore by car, by bike, by foot, or on the water. Numerous options such as canoe rental, boat launches, paddleboat rides and even a Gondola can take you out on the water.
Saint Croix River
The Wild and Scenic St. Croix River flows barely a mile from our door. Choose to explore by car, by bike, by foot, or on the water. Numerous options such as canoe rental, boat launches, paddleboat rides and even a Gondola can take you out on the water.
Sightseeing
Look into the various cruises offered by this local family run cruise line. Luncheons, plays, fall colors are just a few of the options.
Afton*Hudson Cruise Lines
3291 St Croix Trail SLook into the various cruises offered by this local family run cruise line. Luncheons, plays, fall colors are just a few of the options.
Cracked Barrel Winery & Vineyard
570 Coulee TrailShort drive, good wine, often with live music and food options.
Belle Vinez
W10829 875th AveLocal winery, interesting to sample local wines in the area.
Also an apple farm; wine tasting, food, country-themed merchandise in a huge old barn, wagon rides; https://www.scvwines.com/
Saint Croix Vineyards
6428 Manning Ave NAlso an apple farm; wine tasting, food, country-themed merchandise in a huge old barn, wagon rides; https://www.scvwines.com/
https://www.aamodtsapplefarm.com/
Long-time local orchard near scenic downtown Stillwater; pick your own, tractor and wagon rides, goat farm, gift shops, good food, and winery to boot!
6 locals recommend
Aamodt's Apple Farm
6428 Manning Ave Nhttps://www.aamodtsapplefarm.com/
Long-time local orchard near scenic downtown Stillwater; pick your own, tractor and wagon rides, goat farm, gift shops, good food, and winery to boot!
Neighborhoods
Historic, quaint, shopper-friendly, walkable, brewery, wineries, antique shops, stair-climbing if you want the challenge, and a multitude of eateries. Twenty minutes north of us.
94 locals recommend
Stillwater
Historic, quaint, shopper-friendly, walkable, brewery, wineries, antique shops, stair-climbing if you want the challenge, and a multitude of eateries. Twenty minutes north of us.