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I'm going to my DNephews wedding the first weekend in June and we're trying to figure out where to stay. The wedding is in Stillwater and they have a block of rooms at a hotel there. Another member of the family has found a hotel in Woodbury which is supposedly 8 miles SE. It is about 1/2 the price of the hotel in Stillwater and is in the same chain. Does anyone know anything about either town? Right now I'm holding reservations at both places, but I'd like to release one of them. There will be 8-12 rooms booked at whichever place we decide to stay. I appreciate any help you cam give me!
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Lesley-either location would be fine. It probably would be handier to stay in Stillwater if the wedding is there. Stillwater if you have never been there before is a beautiful little town located on the banks of the St. Croix River. Wisconsin is just across the river. There are a lot of neat little shops and restaurants located in downtown Stillwater. Woodbury on the other hand is your typical suburban community. It probably would involve more driving back and forth, although if you have a car anyways; it might not be that big of a deal. Woodbury has lots of strip malls and shopping areas which aren't bad as Woodbury is one of the newer growing suburbs of St Paul. It might be more convenient if you are planning on doing anything else in the area as I-94 and I-694 converge in Woodbury and can easily take you anywhere in the Twin Cities. So either place would probably work for you. Just an FYI, the Mall of America which is located in Bloomington is probably about 20-25 minutes from Woodbury. I hope this helps!
My sis and her DH live in Woodbury; it's a very nice town with very easy access to both 94 and 694. As Vicky mentioned, Stillwater is a gorgeous place, and for sheer convenience and charm, you might want to stay there. But if you're really hoping to save some $$$, then Woodbury isn't far and wouldn't be an inconvenience. (Side note: I would have guessed it's a bit farther than 8 miles from Stillwater, but not a LOT farther.)
One thought: June is "ultra-high season" for road construction around here, and for that reason -- just in case they're working on the roads between Stillwater and Woodbury -- you might want to put one more point in the "Stillwater" column.
guys! I'll talk with the rest of the group. We knew Stillwater was a great place (the bride has told us all about it) but we weren't sure if Woodbury would be Ok or not. I'm coming in on Thursday because my son Sean is in the wedding and the guys are going golfing early on Friday. Most of the other family groups aren't arriving until sometime on Friday. I'm not sure if they have plans for the moms/aunts on Friday,but if not I may head to Mall of America. I've never been. I'll let you know if I have any more questions.
We attended a wedding in Stillwater almost two years ago. I found it to be a charming place. Can't remember where we stayed though, I know it wasn't right in town.
Lesley, is this the wedding that has been postponed that we've been reading about in the MOA thread?
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No - I actually had 4 weddings to attend this year. Now I'm down to 3. This is my DNephew. His bride lives in Wisconsin not too far from Stillwater. She is a member of the Catholic Church there. My DSIL and DBIL were up there 2 weeks ago and said it is a wonderful town. I'm looking forward to this wedding. It sounds like most of us will be staying in Woodbury. I think we will have 10 plus rooms. I just found out me ex and his new wife will NOT be staying at the hotel with the rest of the family . They have made "other" plans.
I will be coming up on Thursday with my DS who is in the wedding. The guys are golfing on Friday so I think the gals will probably plan an outing as well. Either wandering around Stillwater or over to MOA. It should be a lot of fun!
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I will be coming up on Thursday with my DS who is in the wedding. The guys are golfing on Friday so I think the gals will probably plan an outing as well. Either wandering around Stillwater or over to MOA. It should be a lot of fun!
Lesley-let me know if there is anything you need to know about the MOA or how to get there. I live in Bloomington not too far from MOA, so I'm very familiar with it! It sounds like you will have a fun weekend!
Lesley~ If you're wanting some other ideas to do around Stillwater, a group of you should look into doing one of the ferry boat rides/ w/ or w/o dinner. I live a bit further up the St. Croix River and it's so beautiful. Also the little town of Marine on the St. Croix has a few nice shops to... (if anyones in need of a tatoo over the weekend, may I suggest Zaps by Tapps or is it Taps by Zapp --- they do great work--- I'm thinking of going Disney to add to my Tweety Bird. You know, just in case those groomsmen get a crazy thought or two while having fun!)
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weddings to attend this year. Now I'm down to 3. This is my DNephew. His bride lives in Wisconsin not too far from Stillwater. She is a member of the Catholic Church there. My DSIL and DBIL were up there 2 weeks ago and said it is a wonderful town. I'm looking forward to this wedding. It sounds like most of us will be staying in Woodbury. I think we will have 10 plus rooms. I just found out me ex and his new wife will NOT be staying at the hotel with the rest of the family 
. They have made "other" plans. 
It sounds like you will have a fun weekend!
--- they do great work--- I'm thinking of going Disney to add to my Tweety Bird. You know, just in case those groomsmen get a crazy thought or two 
while having fun!) 
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