Each state has its own flagship river town. On the Minnesota shore, historic Stillwater beckons with stately, restored mansions for sale as well as riverfront vacation property. Stillwater, Minnesota, is so close to the Twin Cities that it’s practically a suburb—with commutes as short as 15 minutes. But river views and shoreline trails will quickly help you forget the hustle and bustle of the city.

The hub of the Wisconsin side is Hudson—one of the fastest growing areas of the state—where refurbishment and restoration of older buildings has spawned new shopping and dining opportunities. Hudson real estate listings won’t include the landmark Octagon House-turned-museum, but you may find restored, 19th century Hudson homes for sale.

Twin Cities residents may want to consider St. Croix River Valley homes for sale as vacation properties. They give you access to all types of dining, arts, entertainment and recreation without requiring long-distance travel for quick weekend getaways. Whether you love hiking, biking, boating, canoeing fishing, golfing, snowmobiling or cross-country skiing, the St. Croix Valley has outdoor adventures for everyone.

If you can work from home some of the time or all of the time, you’ll appreciate the choices of St. Croix River Valley homes for sale. Turn a log cabin into your base camp, rejuvenate a Victorian house or find affordable homes with lots of elbow room in nearly any price range.