Stillwater/Taylors Falls 2009

LEEP traveled to Stillwater and Taylors Falls this past week, and got to see and go on many scenic adventures! We started our journey in Stillwater at a restaurant called the "Water Street Inn" located right on the St. Croix River. It was delicious! We spent the afternoon in the gift shops, watching the boats on the river, and checking out Tremblay's candy store, with lots of old fashioned candy and fudge in it! The second day we spent touring historic Stillwater. We started on a tour of Stillwater by a narrated trolley car, where we got to see many historic mansions and other various buildings. We ate lunch at the Freighthouse restaurant, and even got to see the lift bridge in action while we were eating! We hit the courthouse next for a guided tour of the oldest courthouse/jail in Minnesota. There was still old graffiti in the cells from inmates long ago. We spent the evening watching the Twins and playing cards while enjoying dinner from Applebees and Buffalo Wild Wings.

Our third day we traveled to Taylors Falls, MN. We walked along the river walks and thought the views of the cliffs were absolutely beautiful! The highlight of the whole trip was the riverboat ride. We were able to go on an 80-minute paddleboat ride looking at all the beautiful cliffs, islands, and wildlife! After our ride, we ate at a pizza and malt parlor for a late lunch. Although our trip has come to an end, everyone had a great experience and the views and historic sites we got to see made for a lifetime of memories!