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Known as the birthplace of Minnesota, this charming river town is located on the scenic St. Croix River. Historic main street shopping, dining, lodging, and entertainment year-round keep visitors coming back again and again. Just minutes from the Twin Cities, Stillwater has been recognized among America’s Most Picturesque Small Towns, Best American Towns for Fall Colors, Best US Towns for Antiquing, Best Twin Cities Day Trips, Best Minnesota Weekend Get-away, America’s Prettiest Painted Places, and Most Romantic Cities.

Top five reasons to book your event in Stillwater, Minnesota

1. The place to be. Stillwater is a premier group destination. Filled with incredible scenery, warm hospitality, and fun, it is the perfect place for team building retreats, corporate events, company meetings and more. Featuring over 20 places on the National Register of Historic Places, Stillwater is a pedestrian village with a wide selection of group lodging options, award-winning restaurants, boutiques, a vibrant nightlife, museums, boating and trolley tours, and outdoor fun. Just minutes from the Twin Cities, Stillwater is also right across the historic Lift Bridge that connects Minnesota to Wisconsin.

2. Stay the Night. Or spend two or three. There are over 400 rooms in Stillwater to accommodate every budget and taste, from quaint B+Bs to historic downtown inns, comfy hotels to house and loft rentals. Many of Stillwater’s lodging options are within walking distance of the bustling downtown area.

3. Meet in Stillwater. With more than 20 venues for groups of 20 to 600, Stillwater offers the perfect meeting destination with intimate loft board rooms or grand ballroom venues. Or, discover a unique venue at Aamodts Apple Farm, a team-building experience at Cooks of Crocus Hill Kitchen, or a St. Croix River Boat Excursion aboard one of several local river cruise lines. Our annual familiarization tour lets you discover what’s new and find out why your event would be a smashing success here.

4. Second helpings. Forty local restaurants cater to everyone’s taste in Stillwater. You’ll find a wide variety of cuisines, including American, Irish, German, Italian, Mexican, Japanese and Thai. Unique offerings include a local whisky lodge, speakeasy, wineries, culinary kitchens, private dining rooms, and rooftop terraces.

5. Something to do. When not in the boardroom, your group will never run out of things to do in Stillwater. Active visitors will love the Segway tours, trolley rides, paddleboat river excursions, DIY workshops, and BierCycle. Others will want to explore the beautiful river valley by kayak, bike, on foot, or cross-country skis. We also boast plenty of community festivals and events including a grape stomp, farmer’s market, apple fest, Lumberjack Days, bluegrass festival, and art festival. Nearby golf courses, parks and camping areas may well lead your guests to seek out the local spas and salons at the end of a long day of fun.

For more information, be sure to visit the Discover Stillwater website at www.discoverstillwater.com.

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