It’s true that Christmas comes just once a year, but many towns across Minnesota choose to celebrate it every day of December! In every region of our beautiful state, there’s a Christmas town that is full of festive cheer, complete with Santa visits and twinkling light displays. Each one of them will put you into the holiday spirit; but one of our favorites is the charming town of Stillwater. This town on the St. Croix River pulls out all the stops every holiday season. If you’re looking for a way to get in the holiday mood, you need look no further than a very special Stillwater, MN Christmas!

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If you were to do a search for “Christmas towns near me,” this beautiful town would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!

For more information on this year’s festivities, check out the Discover Stillwater website as well as the Discover Stillwater Facebook page.

All in all, Stillwater is a beautiful little town that is absolutely delightful at Christmas. Have you been to Stillwater during Christmastime? What are your other favorite Minnesota Christmas towns? Let us know in the comments below!

Looking for some wonderful holiday treasures for family and friends? Check out our list of More Than 75 Of The Best Gift Ideas For The Traveler In Your Life.

Also be sure to check out our article The One Minnesota town that turns into a Christmas wonderland each year.

For those who would like to explore winter hikes in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

If you’re still in the mood for more Minnesota adventures, take a look at this video about the Gunflint Trail & Scenic Byway:

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Exploring Beautiful Minnesota

Where can we find budget friendly things to do in Minnesota?

  • The Munsinger Gardens and  Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud are adjacent properties free and open to the public for strolling, picnics, and more close to the Mississippi River.
  • The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is an expansive open green space peppered with beautiful sculptures, including the iconic Spoon and Cherry sculpture.
  • The Canal Park in Duluth sits on Lake Superior and features views of the Aerial Lift Bridge from where you can watch it rise and lower to allows ships to enter the harbor basin.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other fun and budget friendly things to do in Minnesota.

Where can we find farms in Minnesota?

  • Round Barn Farm B&B Event Center in Red Wing is a favorite destination for romantic getaways and weddings.
  • The farmhouse at Briggs Outdoors in Winona has lodging accommodations and offers a wealth of outdoor adventures on the spacious property.
  • Moonstone Farm in Montevideo also lodging accommodations and in skiing, canoeing, hiking, and more.

Read on to learn more about some of the other many wonderful farms in Minnesota.

Where can we find beaches in Minnesota?

  • Zippel Bay State Park Beach in Williams features two miles of sandy beachfront and is an area favorite because it is relatively unknown elsewhere in the state.
  • Black Beach in Silver Bay is a real black sand beach and the only one of its kind in Minnesota.
  • Flandrau State Park Beach near New Ulm is unique in that it is actually a sandy bottom chlorinated pool that looks and feels just like being at the beach.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other beautiful beaches in Minnesota.