Alyssa's Stillwater Guidebook
Food scene
Our family loves Mexican cuisine and Nacho Mama's is our favorite! On the main street in the Historic Downtown District just 3/4 mile from our home.
9 locals recommend
Nacho Mama's
312 Main St SOur family loves Mexican cuisine and Nacho Mama's is our favorite! On the main street in the Historic Downtown District just 3/4 mile from our home.
My husband loves walleye and a good ribeye steak. Phil's Tara hideaway has both. Traditional Greek plates, plus steak & seafood, served in relaxed environment in a decades-old cabin. Pretty small and can be very busy. I'd call ahead!
7 locals recommend
Phil's Tara Hideaway
15021 60th St NMy husband loves walleye and a good ribeye steak. Phil's Tara hideaway has both. Traditional Greek plates, plus steak & seafood, served in relaxed environment in a decades-old cabin. Pretty small and can be very busy. I'd call ahead!
This is the best pizza in the area, hands down (take out only)! Hand-tossed pies from homemade dough and fresh ingredients. Has been offering authentic New York Style pizzas from beautiful Main Street in Stillwater for over a decade.
Victoriano's NY Style Pizza
402 Main Street NorthThis is the best pizza in the area, hands down (take out only)! Hand-tossed pies from homemade dough and fresh ingredients. Has been offering authentic New York Style pizzas from beautiful Main Street in Stillwater for over a decade.
Can't get enough ice cream like me? Famous Nelson's Ice Cream shop is an absolute must!
15 locals recommend
Nelson's Ice Cream
920 Olive St WCan't get enough ice cream like me? Famous Nelson's Ice Cream shop is an absolute must!
City/town information
We can't get enough of our hometown Stillwater, MN. Known best for its bustling downtown filled with unique local shops, restaurants, breweries, wineries, boutique hotels and biking opportunities. The views are endless!
94 locals recommend
Stillwater
We can't get enough of our hometown Stillwater, MN. Known best for its bustling downtown filled with unique local shops, restaurants, breweries, wineries, boutique hotels and biking opportunities. The views are endless!
Things to Do & See
Head across the St. Croix river to visit one of our favorite places, Willow River State Park. You'll need a $5 day pass and it's a short hike down a hill (steep climb back up) but visiting the magnificent waterfall is worth the effort 100%!
26 locals recommend
Willow River State Park
1034 Co Hwy AHead across the St. Croix river to visit one of our favorite places, Willow River State Park. You'll need a $5 day pass and it's a short hike down a hill (steep climb back up) but visiting the magnificent waterfall is worth the effort 100%!
Downtown Stillwater was built on hills (much like San Francisco) and has five sets of historic steps that you can climb for exercise or the view.
- South Hill Stairs
- Chestnut Street Stairs
- Pioneer Park Stairs
- Triangle Park Stairs
Each set has about 100 steps in a very steep vertical climb. Wind your way through downtown to find them all (about 3 mile/1 hour walk).
Stillwater Stairs
400-408 St Croix Trail NDowntown Stillwater was built on hills (much like San Francisco) and has five sets of historic steps that you can climb for exercise or the view.
- South Hill Stairs
- Chestnut Street Stairs
- Pioneer Park Stairs
- Triangle Park Stairs
Each set has about 100 steps in a very steep vertical climb. Wind your way through downtown to find them all (about 3 mile/1 hour walk).
Trolley Tour is a must if it's your first time in Stillwater!
11 locals recommend
Stillwater Trolley Co.
400 Nelson St ETrolley Tour is a must if it's your first time in Stillwater!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walking/Biking to Downtown
Walking or biking downtown in the summertime might be your best option for parking. Otherwise there's a free parking like right next to the "Teddy Bear Park" that is our go-to for parking when we visit the downtown area.