Property at a Glance: Apple River Hideaway

Apple River Hideaway’s campsites are spread along 1.5 miles of riverfront, putting a fun summer day of tubing within easy reach. Simply hop on one of the campground’s provided tubes to float along the water with friends—your stay includes a tubing pass for each gust.

• Campsites accommodate between two and six people in their own tents or campers.
• Grab a drink at one of two bars and fill your cooler with snacks from the concession stand.
• Make s’mores using your site’s fire pit, or bring a grill to cook up more hearty grub.

Stillwater, Minnesota: Historic Territory Town near the Twin Cities

The village of Somerset, Wisconsin, sits about 9 miles northeast of Stillwater, Minnesota. Downtown Stillwater dates back to 1848, making it one of the oldest towns in the state. Many of its 19th-century buildings are still standing—more than 100 restaurants and shops line the downtown, tucking into what were once brick factories and warehouses. Nearby, steamboats chug down the Saint Croix River, which forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin.

In the nearby Twin Cities—about 20 miles away—the paved Gateway State Trail is a popular choice for bicyclists and stretches from Pine Point Regional Park into Saint Paul. Neighboring Minneapolis is more than just the geographic epicenter of the city; it’s the cultural heart, too. Sports venues for pro basketball, football, and baseball teams neighbor the lively nightclubs of the Warehouse District and the neon-lit marquees of the Hennepin Theatre District.

In recent years, the city’s arts scene has gotten a lot of attention, and for good reason: Minneapolis has more live theater shows per capita than any other US city except New York. Additionally, dozens of eclectic galleries complement the wide-ranging exhibits at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, which showcases everything from Japanese woodcut prints to turn-of-the-century European advertisements.