Caroline And Donnie’s guidebook to St. Croix Valley area.
Food scene
Great place to get barbeque or enjoy their Friday fish fry! Weekend music, bingo, meat raffles and full bar.
Big Guy's BBQ Roadhouse
1237 WI-35Great place to get barbeque or enjoy their Friday fish fry! Weekend music, bingo, meat raffles and full bar.
You cannot beat the views or the food at this Hudson hot spot. Dine on the deck or inside but you will not be disappointed.
14 locals recommend
Pier 500
500 1st StYou cannot beat the views or the food at this Hudson hot spot. Dine on the deck or inside but you will not be disappointed.
This is a popular place for enjoying craft cocktails and bite sized food sampling.
29 locals recommend
LoLo American Kitchen and Craft Bar
233 Main St SThis is a popular place for enjoying craft cocktails and bite sized food sampling.
Great place for island type food. Very popular for tasty food and cocktails
18 locals recommend
San Pedro Cafe
426 2nd StGreat place for island type food. Very popular for tasty food and cocktails
Sightseeing
Convenient and the perfect 5 mile loop on your bicycle or by foot.
St Croix River Crossing Loop Trail
Convenient and the perfect 5 mile loop on your bicycle or by foot.
A great place to hike and see the beautiful falls. About 10 minutes from Betty's.
26 locals recommend
Willow River State Park
1034 Co Hwy AA great place to hike and see the beautiful falls. About 10 minutes from Betty's.
This is a great little road trip and about 30 minutes from Betty's. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping and river boat tours.
8 locals recommend
Taylors Falls Overlook - South
This is a great little road trip and about 30 minutes from Betty's. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping and river boat tours.
City/town information
Fun is always brewing in this river town. You can stroll our streets & relax on the St. Croix. No matter what activities you enjoy, you can always refuel at an amazing restaurant & rejuvenate at our area hotels.
One of the nicest characteristics about Hudson is the friendliness of our businesses. Many of our shop owners have been known to point you in the direction of their favorite restaurant.
25 locals recommend
Hudson
Fun is always brewing in this river town. You can stroll our streets & relax on the St. Croix. No matter what activities you enjoy, you can always refuel at an amazing restaurant & rejuvenate at our area hotels.
One of the nicest characteristics about Hudson is the friendliness of our businesses. Many of our shop owners have been known to point you in the direction of their favorite restaurant.
Stillwater is considered the Birthplace of Minnesota and voted one of America’s Most Picturesque Towns by USA Today Travel. Located on the MN/WI border, visit this rivertown’s historic downtown district year-round for an abundance of things to do. Stay overnight to experience a thriving foodie scene with 20+ patios or rooftops, 50+ boutiques from fashion to vintage upcycled home decor, wineries, breweries, art, paddlewheel river cruises, historic trolley tours, winter events and summer festivals. You will be inspired by the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley and preserved architecture of the historic mansions and Main Street. Stillwater, Minnesota has been voted as: Best American Towns for Fall Colors, Best U.S. Towns for Antiquing, Best Twin Cities Day Trips, Best Minnesota Weekend Getaway, Most Romantic Cities, Best Small Town Food Scenes and Best Place to Take Twin Cities Out of Town Guests!
94 locals recommend
Stillwater
Stillwater is considered the Birthplace of Minnesota and voted one of America’s Most Picturesque Towns by USA Today Travel. Located on the MN/WI border, visit this rivertown’s historic downtown district year-round for an abundance of things to do. Stay overnight to experience a thriving foodie scene with 20+ patios or rooftops, 50+ boutiques from fashion to vintage upcycled home decor, wineries, breweries, art, paddlewheel river cruises, historic trolley tours, winter events and summer festivals. You will be inspired by the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley and preserved architecture of the historic mansions and Main Street. Stillwater, Minnesota has been voted as: Best American Towns for Fall Colors, Best U.S. Towns for Antiquing, Best Twin Cities Day Trips, Best Minnesota Weekend Getaway, Most Romantic Cities, Best Small Town Food Scenes and Best Place to Take Twin Cities Out of Town Guests!
The historic village of Afton is nestled between wooded river bluffs and a protected scenic river, the lovely St. Croix. Some call Afton "nostalgic, friendly, and quaintly charming." Visitors in the mid-1800s were reminded of Robert Burns' poem "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton," and thence came it's name. The picturesque village of Afton has shopping, an old fashion ice cream shop, lodging, dining, wine shop, clothing shop, salons, and much more.
10 locals recommend
Afton
The historic village of Afton is nestled between wooded river bluffs and a protected scenic river, the lovely St. Croix. Some call Afton "nostalgic, friendly, and quaintly charming." Visitors in the mid-1800s were reminded of Robert Burns' poem "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton," and thence came it's name. The picturesque village of Afton has shopping, an old fashion ice cream shop, lodging, dining, wine shop, clothing shop, salons, and much more.