"Not only is it located minutes from the Twin Cities, it is centrally located near many quaint-historic river towns..." - Tripadvisor.com

Area and Directions

Only ten minutes from Stillwater and 25 minutes from the Twin Cities, Escape by the Lake is the perfect getaway to rest, relax and retreat...

 

Outdoor Attractions

 

  • Lake Mallalieu is within steps of your guest room with 270 scenic acres that inspire boating, water-skiing, paddleboating, basking, floating and birdwatching. Fish on the lake for sun fish northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, catfish, yellow perch and white sucker.
  • Willow River State Park is only four miles away where you can cross-country ski, hike, canoe, waterfall watch, picnic, and fish.
  • St. Croix River and Lake St. Croix offer bass, panfish, northern pike, walleye, record catfish and large sturgeon fishing, plus a boat landing and swimming.

 

Golf Courses

 

  • Troy Burne Golf Club, designed by Tom Lehman! 715-381-9800
  • New Richmond Golf Club, 715-246-6724
  • Bristol Ridge Golf Course, 715-247-3676
  • Clifton Hollow, 715-425-9781 or 800-487-8879
  • Clifton Highlands, 715-262-5141 or 800-657-6845
  • St. Croix National, 715-247-4200 or 651-888-59881

 

Local Events

 

  • Hot Air Affair: Winter fun the first weekend in February with over 40 hot air balloons filling the sky, torchlight parade and candlelit cross-country skiing.
  • Inns of the Valley Chocolate March: A Chocolate March of the Inns of the St. Croix River Valley is a delectable way to discover the diversity of member Inns. March 7, 14, 21, and 28. Get inside our beautiful and unique B&Bs and savor sumptuous chocolate delicacies. Join the fun and spend a Sunday afternoon in the Valley! Learn More
  • Booster Days: First weekend on July complete with parade and fireworks display. 
  • Pepper Fest: Heats up the third weekend in August with live bands, softball tournament, grand parade, kiddie parade and great Italian food.
  • Spirit of the St. Croix Days:  Art, music & food.  Last weekend of September which includes activities to celebrate autumn and the beauty of the St Croix.
  • Tour of Homes: The weekend before Thanksgiving, featuring five of Hudson's finest homes and the historic Octagon House decorated in full holiday regalia.
  • Inns of the Valley Holiday Tour:  Sunday,  December 6, from 1:00-5:00 tour 15 inns for $15 all decorated for the holidays! Find out more here.  

 

How to get to the Inn:

 

 

From Stillwater, MN

(Approximately 8.7 Miles, 10 Minutes)

 

Head east on Hwy 64. Turn right/south onto Hwy 35 for about 6.5 miles. Turn left/east at South St. Turn right/south at 7th St, which curves to the left/east and becomes Riverside Dr. Turn right/south onto Sallys Alley. We're 922.

 

From St. Paul, MN

(Approximately 21 Miles, 25 Minutes)

 

Take I-94 E for about 17.5 miles. Take Exit 1 for WI-35 N toward Hudson. Merge onto 2nd St S/State Rd 35/WI-35. Continue north on WI-35 for a couple miles. Turn right/east at South St. Turn right/south at 7th St, which curves to the left/east and becomes Riverside Dr. Turn right/south onto Sallys Alley a few feet to 922.

 

From Eau Claire, WI

(Approximately 67.5 Miles, 1.25 Hours)

 

Take I-94 W for about 58 miles. Take Exit 1 for WI-35 N toward Hudson. Merge onto 2nd St S/State Rd 35/WI-35. Continue north on WI-35 for a couple miles. Turn right/east at South St. Turn right/south at 7th St, which curves to the left/east and becomes Riverside Dr. Turn right/south onto Sallys Alley a few feet to 922.

 

From Madison, WI

(Approximately 245 Miles, 4 Hours)

 

Take I-94 W for about 233 miles. Take Exit 1 for WI-35 N toward Hudson. Merge onto 2nd St S/State Rd 35/WI-35. Continue north on WI-35 for a couple miles. Turn right/east at South St. Turn right/south at 7th St, which curves to the left/east and becomes Riverside Dr. Turn right/south onto Sallys Alley, stopping at 922.