Food destinations within easy reach of Minneapolis, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Minneapolis. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for: Patio dining over the St. Croix River, Saint Croix Vineyards tastings, and brewery taprooms in the historic downtown
Stillwater on the St. Croix sits 25 miles east of Minneapolis with brick-storefront patios, Saint Croix Vineyards tastings and Main Street brewpubs.
Famous for: Mississippi River-view dining at the St. James Hotel's Scarlet Kitchen and Bar, scratch pies and donuts from Hanisch Bakery, and small-batch beer at Red Wing Brewery
Red Wing on the Mississippi sits 55 miles southeast of Minneapolis with Scarlet Kitchen at the St. James Hotel, Hanisch Bakery donuts and a Barn Bluff hike.
Famous for: Pier 500 riverfront dining, San Pedro Cafe Caribbean fare, the guided Hudson Food Walk on weekends, and Knoke's Chocolates and Nuts
Hudson, Wisconsin sits 22 miles east of Minneapolis on the St. Croix with Pier 500's deck, San Pedro Cafe Caribbean plates and the weekend Hudson Food Walk.
Famous for: Stockholm Pie and General Store, twice-voted America's best pie shop by USA Today, plus the Lake Pepin scenic drive
Stockholm, Wisconsin sits 90 miles southeast on Lake Pepin with Stockholm Pie and General Store, named America's best pie shop by USA Today two years running.
Famous for: Slippery's Bar and Grill on the river with deck dining, Pearl of the Lake riverboat cruises, and the National Eagle Center on Main Street
Wabasha sits 75 miles southeast of Minneapolis on the Mississippi with Slippery's deck dining, Pearl of the Lake riverboat cruises and the National Eagle.
Famous for: Hogan Brothers' Acoustic Cafe honey-cracked-wheat hoagies, Imminent Brewing taproom, and brick-storefront downtown along the Cannon River
Northfield sits 40 miles south of Minneapolis on the Cannon River with Hogan Brothers hoagies since 1991, Imminent Brewing's taproom and a brick-storefront.