Why you'd want to live in Stillwater

Located just outside the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul and on the Wisconsin border, Stillwater is nestled along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Scenic Byway and is a part of the North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area. Stillwater is considered the Birthplace of Minnesota because in 1848 the first territorial convention that began the process of establishing Minnesota as a State was held on the corner of Myrtle and Main Street downtown. Stillwater is also one of Minnesota’s oldest towns, preceding Minneapolis by years. At time of incorporation as a city in 1854, Stillwater was the largest in the State. Stillwater, Minnesota has been voted as: America’s Most Picturesque Small Towns, Best American Towns for Fall Colors, Best U.S. Towns for Antiquing, Best Twin Cities Day Trips, Best Minnesota Weekend Getaway, America’s Prettiest Painted Places, and Most Romantic Cities. Stillwater is also located on the National Scenic St. Croix Riverway, St. Croix Scenic Byway, and National Register of Historic Places. Stillwater has a mix of public district, public charter, and private schools at the primary and secondary levels. The city is served by the Stillwater Area Public Schools system and the nearest high school is Stillwater Area High School in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. via DiscoverStillwater.com