"The Birthplace of Minnesota"

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Cesare's Wine Bar

Savories Bistro & Wine Bar

Stone's Restaurant

The Grille at Historic Water Street Inn

Shopping

Black Forest Decor

Caribou Coffee

Local Attractions

Joseph Wolf Caves

Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Minnesota Zephyr Dinner Train

Facts

Population: 17,171 (2004 est)
Elevation: 1430 feet
Land area: 6.5 sq mi
Zip code:  55082, 55083

County: Washington

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In the latter part of 1837, the U.S. Government signed treaties with the Ojibwa and Dakota nations, allowing settlement in the St. Croix Valley.  Almost immediately, settlers started coming to the area.  A territorial convention in 1848 that began the process of establishing Minnesota as a state, took place at the corner of Myrtle and Main Streets in what is now Stillwater.  It has since been referred to as the birthplace of Minnesota.  North America’s largest stand of white pine attracted numerous lumber mills; logs were floated down the St. Croix River through Stillwater.  The lumber industry flourished for nearly half a century… and eventually moved on, but the area continued to thrive. Read more

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Today, Stillwater is a growing community of over 17,000 residents, tucked quietly into the scenic bluffs of the St. Croix River – designated by the U.S. Congress as one of America’s Wild and Scenic Waterways.  The scenery is but a small portion of the allure of the oldest Minnesota town.  Offering an eclectic and sophisticated mix of dining, shopping, lodging and entertainment, one can enjoy a 40’s style dinner train, an excursion on a paddlewheel boat, a hot-air balloon ride, tour by trolley or take a bike ride along the bluffs.  Browse antique stores, new and rare books, have lunch at a unique bistro, or plan a camping trip and watch the eagles.  Stay in an historic B&B or a modern motel, take in the Rivertown Art Fair, Lumberjack Days, a Jazz Festival, old movies, a flea or farmers market or Shakespeare.

There are thousands of reasons to visit Stillwater.  And whether you are interested in the history of a town where several member of the notorious James Gang spent time in prison or of the Joseph Wolf Brewery (cave tour) or just seek some time well spent in a community full of culture, life and history… there are plenty of things to do all year ‘round.

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