J.W. Resort
Sightseeing
Beautiful trails with stunning river views and seasonal fruits (apples, raspberries, etc..). Occasionally have rescue animals in the main building.
And you can get here right out the back yard!!
8 locals recommend
Carpenter Nature Center
12805 St Croix Trail SBeautiful trails with stunning river views and seasonal fruits (apples, raspberries, etc..). Occasionally have rescue animals in the main building.
And you can get here right out the back yard!!
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
10191 St Croix Trail SBoat launch. Hiking. Kids park.
Large area of hiking trails along the St Croix River. Cross country skiing. Picnic areas.
21 locals recommend
Afton State Park
6959 Peller Ave SLarge area of hiking trails along the St Croix River. Cross country skiing. Picnic areas.
Food Delivery
We have found that the best option for food delivery is to use Door Dash. There are all types of food options available. Some restaurants have direct delivery, but the list is constantly changing. Uber Eats is spotty as Uber drivers are not as active in this area.
Note: Pay attention to the vehicle tracking, as they tend to goto the neighbors house due to a GPS maps issue that thinks our driveways are connected.
Taste some fine wines and enjoys some gourmet food! One of my personal favorites.
7 locals recommend
Swirl
3291 St Croix Trail STaste some fine wines and enjoys some gourmet food! One of my personal favorites.
Selma’s Ice Cream
3419 St Croix Trail SGreat little town with the best ice cream!
Spiral Brewery
111 2nd St EBest local brewery with a great variety and amazing location downtown Hastings.
Alexis Bailly Vineyard
18200 Kirby Ave STaste some local wines
Located just at the confluence of St Croix River and the Mississippi. Excellent outdoor patio and great food.
12 locals recommend
Muddy Waters Bar & Grill
231 Broad StLocated just at the confluence of St Croix River and the Mississippi. Excellent outdoor patio and great food.
Tattersall Distilling
1777 Paulson RoadBest cocktails around, great food, inviting place to be.
Things to do
It may not be Colorado skiing, but this vail owned ski resort has some of the best skiing in MN. Enjoy a day on the slopes and return to J.W. Resort and soak in the hot tub.
32 locals recommend
Afton Alps
6600 Peller Ave SIt may not be Colorado skiing, but this vail owned ski resort has some of the best skiing in MN. Enjoy a day on the slopes and return to J.W. Resort and soak in the hot tub.
In town and want to see a game? Just 25 minutes away at one of the best soccer venues. Go Loons!
47 locals recommend
Allianz Field
400 Snelling Ave NIn town and want to see a game? Just 25 minutes away at one of the best soccer venues. Go Loons!
Located just 10 minutes away on a well groomed course. Take advantage of excellent twilight rates.
River Oaks Golf Course and Event Center
11099 U.S. 61Located just 10 minutes away on a well groomed course. Take advantage of excellent twilight rates.
You can take a dinner cruise down the St. Croix River departing from Stillwater, MN
St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.
525 Main St SYou can take a dinner cruise down the St. Croix River departing from Stillwater, MN
Head to the xcel center to watch the MN Wild Hockey Team or sometimes catch a concert.
Minnesota Wild Hockey Lodge
199 W Kellogg BlvdHead to the xcel center to watch the MN Wild Hockey Team or sometimes catch a concert.
Food scene
Good beer and the best pizza around. They make their pizza with high quality ingredients including crust made by the Hanish Bakery using byproducts from beer making process. This makes a unique and sweet crust that is worth the 30min drive to Red Wing.
13 locals recommend
Red Wing Brewery
1411 Old W Main StGood beer and the best pizza around. They make their pizza with high quality ingredients including crust made by the Hanish Bakery using byproducts from beer making process. This makes a unique and sweet crust that is worth the 30min drive to Red Wing.
We are little too far for delivery, but this take out pizza place is one of the best around. Located 15minutes away in Newport, MN.
Hag's Newport Pizza
We are little too far for delivery, but this take out pizza place is one of the best around. Located 15minutes away in Newport, MN.