This is a guide to places to go and things to do in the city of Stillwater, Minnesota.
Stillwater attractions and events are the focus of this category.
Art galleries in Stillwater are among the topics that are appropriate for this category. The city has a long history of support for the arts. While the lumber industry was in decline and the prison was moving south, the Stillwater Art Colony was in the upswing, and remained active until the mid-20th century. Losing its focus during World War II, the SAC closed in the summer of 1950.
Nevertheless, the Stillwater community's continued interest in the arts is reflected in a number of art galleries and studios, such as the Alchemy Arts Studio, Art Reach St. Croix, Galeria Saro, and the Stillwater Art Guild Gallery.
Other topics that can be found here include local libraries, museums, and historic places. There is, of course, the Stillwater Public Library, situated near the river.
As one of the oldest communities in Minnesota, Stillwater has a lot of history, and some of this can be found in the Washington County Courthouse Museum and the Warden's House Museum. Constructed in 1853 as a residence for the warden of the Minnesota Territorial Prison, the building was next to the original location of the prison. There is also the Arcola Mills Historic Site, representing the milling industry from before the Civil War.
A number of arranged historic tours are offered, including ghost walks through various locations in downtown Stillwater.
Stillwater hosts several parks, green spaces, and recreational areas, many of which feature sports fields, skating rinks, skateboarding, and other amenities. Golfers might be interested in Applewood Hills Golf Club, Logger's Trail Golf Course, Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater Oaks Golf Course, or in one of its golf clubs.
Located along the shores of the Saint Croix River, the Zephyr Theatre offers dance, music, and theatrical performances. Movie theaters in Stillwater might also be listed in this category.
Festivals and events in Stillwater are also suitable for this category. These might include art fairs, bicycle races, car shows, music concerts, and holiday celebrations. The multi-day Washington County Fair is one example.
These, and other attractions and events in Stillwater, Minnesota are the focus of this category. These may include local art galleries, libraries, theaters, museums, or historical places, as well as concerts, festivals, and other events. Parks and recreational areas may be included here, along with sports programs, facilities, or teams, whether supported by the city, the schools, the community, or privately funded.
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Laid out over a hundred and seventy acres, the 18-hole golf course is in Stillwater, Minnesota. Directions, membership fees, and policies, course photos, and a scorecard are posted, along with information about its Loyalty Club, Established leagues are identified, and its junior camps and other golf instruction programs are highlighted. Tournament schedules, a calendar of events, and an online store are included.
https://www.loggerstrail.com/
Celebrating the lumbering heritage of Stillwater, Minnesota, the annual event began in 1934. A history of the event is presented, including lumberjack shows, a parade, downhill derby, live music, and a full schedule. Scheduled musician profiles are featured, and photos and information from previous years are included. Directions, parking, and a gallery of photographs are tendered, and sponsors are acknowledged.
http://lumberjackdays.com/
Produced with the assistance of the Herb Brooks Foundation, Sticks in Stillwater is a 3v3 Mite Festival, held for the benefit of the youth hockey program in Stillwater, Minnesota. More than seventy teams and about six thousand hockey fans can be expected to be in Stillwater for the events. Schedules, team information, applications, rosters, waivers, parking information, and opportunities for partnerships or volunteering are put forth.
https://www.sticksinstillwater.com/
Stillwater Area Sports Association
SASA is a non-profit organization that offers opportunities for the youth of Stillwater, Minnesota to play baseball, basketball, softball, and flag football, including league play and seasonal tournaments. Baseball, softball, and volleyball are also offered for adults. Its board of directors and staff are acknowledged, and its game-specific rules, teams, schedules, and fields are set forth, along with announcements and registration information.
https://www.stillwaterareasports.com/
Situated in the historic Isaac Staples Sawmill in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota, the gallery is a venue for local artists to display and sell their works and to offer matting and framing services, support for interior designers, and classes in painting, pottery, and photography. Its location is shown on a map, and featured artists are introduced, examples of their art are included, and a schedule of classes is posted to the site.
http://www.artguildgallery.com/
Situated on the second floor of JX Event Venue, originally the Connolly Shoe Company, in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota, the company offers a puzzle experience for its visitors, currently operating one escape room for up to ten players. Its location, hours, pricing, and a description of its currently operating escape room as well as others that are planned to be offered in the near future.
https://www.stillwaterescape.com/
The two-day event is held each October in Stillwater, Minnesota. Although events may differ from one year to another, activities might include a chili cook-off, pumpkin contests, live music, a children’s costume parade, seasonal vendors, food, beer, and other contests and activities, which are featured on its schedule of events. Sponsors and vendors are acknowledged, and pumpkin grower information is included.
http://www.harvestfeststillwater.com/
Highlighting art and art resources in Stillwater, Minnesota, the site promotes books and prints of artwork created by Stillwater artists, particularly those of local historic places, downtown and along the river, and of neighborhood pubs, as well as those of flowers and other nature scenes. Book cover art is also featured, and many of the books and prints are available for purchase through the artist.
http://www.stillwater4u.com/
A history of the library, along with earlier efforts, is told, and its location, hours of operation, policies, and procedures, and contacts are included. Instructions for obtaining a library card and accessing the library’s database online are given. Books and other resources in its collection may be found by topic, and new arrivals are highlighted. A calendar of events is posted, and volunteer opportunities are announced.
http://stillwaterlibrary.org/
Created for the purpose of providing a venue for the production of classic musicals and plays for people of all ages in Stillwater, Minnesota. A history of the theater is put forth, and a calendar of events, its ticket policies, and online ticket sales are presented, along with a parking map, children’s theater auditions and classes. A map shows the location of the theater, and volunteer opportunities are posted to the site.
https://stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org/
Held each year at the Washington County Fairgrounds, owned and operated by the Washington County Agricultural Society, the multi-day is held each summer in Stillwater, the county seat of Washington County, Minnesota. Dates, location, and a schedule of events and exhibits are specified, including admission costs, parking information, hours, exhibitor information, entry forms, and vendor policies.
http://www.washingtoncountyfair.org/
