Erin & Nick
Things To Do
Hudson Area: Willow River State Park
Willow River has fairly easy walking trails and a beautiful waterfall. There are some places along the River where you can rent kayaks, like Willow Kayaks: https://willowkayaks.com/
Hudson Area: St. Croix River Cruises
Take a brunch, lunch or dinner cruise on the St Croix River! You can also head across the river to Stillwater where they have several different public cruises.
Minneapolis/St. Paul: The Nick Wolf Brewery Tour
Raise a glass to the groom with his favorite brews! St. Paul: Barrel Theory- Every beer here is a hit. Nick's Drink - A DDH IPA or Barrel Aged Stout (Rotating) Waldmann- Classic, German, drink like you're in the motherland. Nick's Drink - Pilsner BlackStack- Family, Friends, Beer. No snobbery or pretense, this place rocks! Nick's Drink - Local 755 Wabasha- Our neighborhood brewery, a taste of the West Side. Nick's Drink - Son of Eric Cream Ale.... but the West Side Popper is a must try! Summit- The Grandfather of MN Craft breweries. Nick's Drink- Summit EPA Minneapolis: Modist- Funky and Fun. It’s like your cousin who went to Minneapolis and became an artist. Modist is a short walk from the Target Field. Nick's Drink - DDH IPA or Barrel Aged Stout (Rotating) Fair State- Consistently one of the best in MN. Nick's Drink - Double Universe Surly- A large beer hall and outdoor space. Plenty of great beer food here. Nick's Drink - Todd the Axe Man and the Hogg Frites.
St. Paul: Nikka's West Side Walking Tour
Sight-see on the dog walking route! Make sure you stop often to sniff everything. #1 Bootstrap Coffee - Excellent coffee, great people! Nick recommends the Featured Batch Brew; Erin recommends the chocolate croissants. They have a lovely patio. Not a coffee person? Walk across the street to Wabasha Brewery. #2 Harriet Island - Get a great view of downtown St. Paul and the Mississippi River. #3 Head up Ohio Street and the bluffs walking towards the High Bridge. You get gorgeous views of the city skyline, including the Capitol and the Cathedral (like the photo on the home page!) #4 If it's morning/lunch time, grab brunch at Capital View Cafe. If it's afternoon/evening, grab tacos from El Burrito Mercado or Taco House, and ice cream at Icy Cup.
Minneapolis: The Nick/Erin "Early Days" Tour
Take a walking tour of our first dates <3 #1 Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska - Grab a beer at Bread & Pickle, listen to live music at the bandshell, take a walk or bike ride on the trails, and stop by the Rose Garden. Rent a paddleboard, kayak or canoe to enjoy the tour by water. #2 Bryant Lake Bowl - Beware: You must self-score! #3 Stella's Fish Cafe - Grab rooftop drinks at Stella's, the place where it all started! Stop and listen to the cover band to really get the full experience. #4 Uptown VFW - The bar where we had our first date closed, but the Uptown VFW is right next door and remains one of our late-night favorites. Go straight to the back and enjoy some of the best karaoke in town.
Hudson Area: Boat Rentals
There are plenty of places on the St. Croix River where you can launch or rent a boat
Kozy Korner
A Steve McHenry favorite... Have a cold beer, maybe a vodka tonic!
Minneapolis/St. Paul: Our Favorite Restaraunts
If you're spending the weekend in Minneapolis or St. Paul, stop by one of these Nick/Erin-approved restaurants: Parlour, Revival, Phi Chiy, Everest on Grand, Naughty Greek, Afro Deli, Hola Arepa, Pimento, Hope Breakfast Bar, Italian Eatery, Viktor's 1959 Cafe