Stillwater is barely an hour east of the Twin Cities, a quaint and charming town right along the St. Croix River. This sweet little getaway has excellent restaurants, funky antique stores, and lovely bed & breakfasts. You feel so far out of the city, and yet won't need to eat up your weekend on the road. I would guess that this time of year is a perfect time to drive there and check out the fall colors!
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