| upgraded rooms add flat-screens. accessed via exterior corridors, the unfussy rooms with colorful accents provide free wi-fi, satellite tv, minifridges and microwaves. complimentary amenities include parking, as well as coffee and tea served in the lobby. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this no-nonsense budget hotel a half-mile from i-94 is a mile from lakefront park, and 2 miles from concerts and theater performances at the phipps center for the arts
Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport 30 min
Belwin Conservancy (9 min)
Bison and nature Afton State Park (18 min)
Expansive park featuring a swimming beach, campsites & a variety of wildflowers. Willow Falls, Willow River, Willow River State Park (14 min) Octagon House Museum (6 min)
Eight-sided house built in 1854 with Victorian-era furnishings, a scenic garden & museum gift shop. Birkmose Park (19 min)
Low-key park known for its tranquil atmosphere & elevated views of the river & valley. Teddy Bear Park (13 min)
City park, open Apr–Oct, with a playground, gazebo, picnic tables & rental spaces for events. Kinnickinnic State Park (19 min)
Park with a sandy beach & 6.5 miles of hiking trails offering opportunities for fishing & hunting. Historic Courthouse (15 min)
The state's 1870s courthouse offers interactive historic exhibits, tours & family activities. Willow River State Park (10 min)
3,000-acre riverside park encompassing Little Falls Lake with a waterfall, swimming & canoeing. Lake Elmo Park Reserve (11 min)
Hilly preserve featuring opportunities from camping to boating to horseback riding on 2,165 acres. Stillwater Lift Bridge, Historic Site (14 min) Afton Alps (21 min)
This winter ski & snowboard resort on 300 acres includes 48 trails, 5 terrain parks & 18 chairlifts. Lakefront Park (4 min)
City-run park hosting a calendar of outdoor concerts as well as having 7-day summer lifeguard cover. Cracked Barrel Winery (9 min)
Winery, wine, and wine tasting Saint Croix Vineyards (18 min)
Vineyard, winery, wine, and wine tasting | 
