SQUIRE HOUSE LINKS 651-436-8080 or contact via email

Map of Afton, Minnesota 55001 • CLICK HERE

LOCAL LINKS
Visit the Afton Area Business Association website for restaurants, shops and recreation and upcoming events.


St. Croix 
Scenic Byway logo Follow the road to adventure on the St. Croix Scenic Byway.



The officially designated route extends 124 miles through the heart of the St. Croix River Valley, and Afton, Minnesota.
Visit this great website for maps to download, photos and information




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Swirl Wine Club
651-436-2010
3291 S. St. Croix Trail
Afton, MN 55001

A wine bar that offers wines by the glass that change weekly and a menu that changes monthly offering Tapas, small plates, dessert and truffles; outdoor patio, tastings, multi-course dinners and special events; wine education.
 
Afton Historical Museum
651-436-3500
3165 St. Croix Trail South
Afton, Minnesota
Open Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m.
 Afton Historical society
Afton House Inn and Shops &
Hudson Cruise Lines
651-436-8883
On the national register of historic places, visit the website for information on fall cruises, events and room rental. Enjoy dining at the Catfish Bar & Grill, Wheel Room and Pennington Room. Check the website for upcoming events!


Afton Alps Ski Area
651-436-5245
Give the gift of fun this winter. Ski lifts, snow tubing, snow boarding, ski lessons. Visit the website for ticket information, ski conditions and hours.
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Sail Away Cafe
Really good food!  651-436-6555
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Homemade special soups, etc.
Beer, wine, off sale liquor
Owners Marj & Ollie Weir
 
Baglios of Afton
Winter Style Show Luncheon Saturday, December 13. 651-436-1506
 

Calla Lily Day Spa
651-436-4636
 
Chelsea Rose Antiques
651-436-6812
Unique European antiques & accessories.
 Chelsea Rose
Afton Press.Com
651-436-8443
A not-for profit publisher of exceptional books that explore the history and culture of Minnesota. See the website for a complete list of publications.

Afton Marina & Yacht Club
651-436-6050
Located in Afton on the St. Croix River –the gateway to Lake St. Croix and the Mississippi River.
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Leather
651-998-1344
The finest quality leather motorcycle apparel. Jackets, vest, chaps, gloves and accessories.
 

Afton State Park
6959 Peller Avenue South
Hastings, Minnesota 55033
651-436-5391
Located 5 miles south of Afton on County Road 21.
Hiking, cross-country skiing, backpack camping.
Check website for current park conditions.
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Carpenter Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail South
Hastings, Minnesota 55033
651-437-4359
Paved trails, spectacular views of the St. Croix River valley. Trails open 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Winter snowshoeing and winter events for the family, check website.

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Great River Road Learning Center, Prescott Wisconsin
Scenic overlook above the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers. Interpretive exhibits inside building, visitor information. Closed Monday. Open 10 to 4  Tuesday - Saturday, 12-4 Sunday.
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St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Check website for winter hours,
Cross country ski trails.
10191 St. Croix Trail Hastings, Minnesota Phone: 651-430-8240
 Eagle Ridge Shelter

LOCAL ORCHARDS
Strawberries, raspberries, apples and pumpkins
Carpenter Nature Center - Apple Shack and Raspberries

Minimum spray orchard, Integrated pest management
If you haven't tried Carpenter Nature Center's apples, you are missing out on some of the tastiest and healthiest apples in Minnesota! One of the highlights of your visit should be the Carpenter Apple Orchard. The orchard began as a passion of Thomas and Edna Carpenter in the early 40’s and continues today! The mission of our modern day orchard is to grow high quality produce in an ecological and sustainable manner.


Whistling Well Farm
Pick your own apples, pumpkins and dig your own potted fall mums. Pre-picked also available. Lots of farm animals, fall-related gifts, squash, gourds, ornamental corn, corn stalks, jams and jellies. Open 9 a.m. to dusk, mid-August through November. Located on corner of 90th and St. Croix Trail (2 miles south of Afton Alps) in Denmark Twp.
(651) 998-0301

Afton Apple Orchard
Come “Pick your own” strawberries, apples, raspberries, and pumpkins. Strawberries June-July, 7a.m. to 7p.m. daily or till picked out. Call for picking conditions. Apples, fall raspberries Aug. through Oct., 10a.m. to 6p.m. Pre-picked fruit available. Playground, petting farm, concessions. Hall Rental Nov.-Aug. Hayrides weekends in the fall. Corn Maze Sept.-Oct. Located on So. 90th ST. between Co. Rd. 21 and MN 95. Call for directions and tour information.
www.aftonapple.com
(651) 436-8385