Hudson (Wisconsin)

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.

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.

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.

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

• Octagon House

  phone: +1 715-386-2654
  address: 1004 3rd St
  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.

• The Phipps Center for the Arts

  phone: +1 715-386-8409
  address: 109 Locust St
  Performing arts center hosting theatrical and live music shows.

• The Agave Kitchen

  phone: +1 715-381-0099
  address: 501 2nd St
  Mexican and American cuisine.

• Bricks Neapolitan Pizza

  phone: +1 715-377-7670
  address: 407 2nd St
  Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven.

• The Winzer Stube

  phone: +1 715-381-5092
  address: 516 2nd St
  German cuisine.

• Comfort Suites

  phone: +1 715-690-2500
  address: 2620 Center Dr
  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.

• Fairfield Inn

  phone: +1 715-386-6688
  address: 2400 Center Dr
  Free WiFi and coffee maker in all rooms. Indoor pool and free breakfast available.

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 715-386-6200
  address: 1200 Gateway Blvd
  Free WiFi and wired internet in all rooms. Fitness center, indoor pool, self-service laundry, business center, and free breakfast available.

• Quality Inn

  phone: +1 715-386-6355
  address: 811 Dominion Dr
  Free wired high speed internet, refrigerator and coffee maker in all rooms. Indoor heated pool, free continental breakfast available.

• Regency Inn

  phone: +1 715-381-5548
  address: 734 Hwy 12
  Free WiFi and mini-fridge in all rooms. Free coffee available.

• Royal Inn

  phone: +1 715-386-2366
  address: 1509 Coulee Rd
  Free WiFi, microwave and mini-fridge in all rooms.

• Super 8

  phone: +1 715-386-8800
  address: 808 Dominion Dr
  Free WiFi, indoor heated pool and hot tub.

• Hudson Public Library

  phone: +1 715-386-3101
  address: 700 1st St
  Free wireless internet.