Minnesota Nice
Stillwater is a beautiful small town on the St. Croix River, about 25 miles east of St. Paul, right across from Wisconsin. It's an ideal place to stay for a few days if you wish to enjoy the proximity of the Twin Cities while avoiding Big City hassles. Alternatively, many Twin Citizens use Stillwater as a convenient "getaway" when they need a little R & R. It has a charming town center, vibrant shops and restaurants, and a specialization in used books. There are also local celebrities who live here: the beautiful Jessica Lange and her playwright husband Sam Shepard, who live right up on the hill.


Inside Lowell Park Gazebo
Eave detail
View of the town
photo by Gregory Roth