Charming Stillwater, MN, Tour with Private Transportation

Meet me (your guide) and our professional driver with private sedan here in the parking lot of Culver's restaurant. Your personal vehicle will remain here during the 2-hour tour. At the conclusion of the tour, our private sedan will return you to retrieve your vehicle.

This 2-hour tour of Stillwater occurs in two parts - first riding, then walking. The riding tour includes views of beautiful Victorian mansions that are preserved as family homes for today and stunning views of the St. Croix River valley. The walking portion of the tour includes a quick overview of Main Street shopping, plus a stop at Candyland, the local's favorite candy store for popcorn or sweets (purchased on own).

We'll see many celebrated churches in Stillwater, including the tallest spire in the region here.

A view of the famous Courthouse is the backdrop for stories about how Stillwater became the "Birthplace of Minnesota."

Stillwater's legacy includes a major contribution to the early days of the American Civil War. We'll discuss how this came to be and why war memorials became so important through the years.

This historic church has been an active part of Stillwater's history for decades.

The opulent Rivertown Inn was the first B&B in Stillwater and continues its role today as a popular accommodation destination. It occupies a beautifully restored Victorian mansion.

A quick drive by of city hall and the library in the civic center of Stillwater shows how this old village functions today as a modern town.

A quick drive by of city hall and the library in the civic center of Stillwater shows how this old village functions today as a modern town.

This imposing, beautiful mansion was the home of one of Stillwater's early entrepreneurs and success stories...until a tragic ending changed its course. The story will be explained as we view different buildings that were part of the original homestead.

An historic hotel and restaurant greets us as our drive winds down from the river bluffs and into downtown Stillwater.

A popular city park designed exclusively for young children greets us as our drive winds down from the river bluffs and into downtown Stillwater.

A grassy expanse hugs the western bank of the St. Croix River in the heart of downtown Stillwater, home to city festivals, entertainment and recreation.

A 1930s mechanical lift bridge is the signature feature of downtown Stillwater. Still operating over the St. Croix River, the bridge has been transformed from its work-a-day early years for vehicle traffic into a recreational destination for walking and biking.

We'll break from our private sedan in central downtown with a quick rest stop, then begin walking Main Street.

We'll stop for a treat and refreshments at this local sweet shop, a favorite of the locals'. Purchases here are on your own.

The walking portion of the tour includes a quick orientation overview of Main Street shopping, after a stop at Candyland, the local's favorite candy store for popcorn or sweets (purchased on own).

Downtown Stillwater is a noted destination for antiquing. We'll do some window-shopping as we walk by.

LoLo and several other popular dining establishments are on our Main Street walking route that may be of interest as a snack or lunch destination. Purchases are on your own.

We'll return to the tour start point and your personal vehicle. Once your 2-hour tour is concluded, this experience is designed to allow additional time on your own to shop along Main Street, walk across the historic Lift Bridge over the St. Croix River, or dine. The overall duration of your Stillwater visit can be up to you. Please inquire.