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Hudson is a city in the St. Croix Valley of northwestern Wisconsin. It sits along the St. Croix River, which is also the Minnesota border, and is adjacent to and sometimes considered a part of that state's Twin Cities region.

Understand

Hudson, the county seat of St. Croix County, is a scenic river town. The historic downtown with its small boutiques, bars, and restaurants, stretches along the east bank of the St. Croix river, while more recent city development has taken place above the river bluffs, where big-box retailers and fast-food joints have set up shop.

Get in

Interstate 94 runs through Hudson, south of downtown. There is a pedestrian/bike path on the I-94 St. Croix River Bridge, making it possible to walk or bike from Lakeland, Minnesota. The path leads directly to 2nd Street on the Wisconsin side.

Get around

The historic business district along 2nd Street is compact and walkable, making it easy to see on foot. Otherwise, as with most smaller towns and cities, there is no public transit so a car is necessary.

See

Third street features many blocks of well-preserved Victorian homes.

  • 1 Octagon House (John S. Moffat House), 1004 3rd St (at Myrtle), +1 715 386-2654. May-Aug: W-Sa noon-4:30PM, Su 2PM-4:30PM; Sep-Oct and late Nov-mid Dec: Sa noon-4:30PM, Su 2PM-4:30PM. An eight-sided house from the 19th century, complete with Victorian-era furnishings. The St. Croix County Historical Society maintains the house and keeps it open for tours. Adults $7, students (13-18) $3, children (6-12) $2, children 5 and under free.

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Sleep

  • 1 Comfort Suites, 2620 Center Dr (east of Carmichael Rd, I-94 exit 2), +1 715 690-2500, fax: +1 715 690-2501. Free WiFi, refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave in all rooms. Business center, fitness center, indoor heated pool, laundry service, free newspaper, and free breakfast available. $100+.
  • 2 Fairfield Inn, 2400 Center Dr (between Gateway Blvd and Carmichael Rd, I-94 exit 2), +1 715 386-6688, fax: +1 715 386-6688. Free WiFi and coffee maker in all rooms. Indoor pool and free breakfast available. $104+.
  • 3 Holiday Inn Express, 1200 Gateway Blvd (near Carmichael Rd and Center Dr, I-94 exit 2), +1 715 386-6200, toll-free: +1 800 315-2621, fax: +1 715 386-1106. Free WiFi and wired internet in all rooms. Fitness center, indoor pool, self-service laundry, business center, and free breakfast available. $110+.
  • 4 Quality Inn, 811 Dominion Dr (south of Crest View Dr), +1 715 386-6355, fax: +1 715 386-9778. Free wired high speed internet, refrigerator and coffee maker in all rooms. Indoor heated pool, free continental breakfast available. $65+.
  • 5 Regency Inn, 734 Hwy 12 (I-94 exit 4), +1 715 381-5548. Free WiFi and mini-fridge in all rooms. Free coffee available. $60+.
  • 6 Royal Inn, 1509 Coulee Rd (between 15th and 16th Sts), +1 715 386-2366. Free WiFi, microwave and mini-fridge in all rooms. $55+.
  • 7 Super 8, 808 Dominion Dr (at Crest View Dr), +1 715 386-8800, fax: +1 715 386-3805. Free WiFi, indoor heated pool and hot tub. $67+.

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Routes through Hudson
Saint PaulAfton  W  E  BaldwinMadison
SuperiorSt. Croix Falls  N  S  River FallsLa Crosse


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