Our favorite ways to spend a weekend between St. Croix Falls and Nelson — whether you’re bringing the kids, the girls or just the two of you.
Every river town along the St. Croix and the Great River Road has its own calendar — summer street dances, fall art tours and markets, winter festivals and plenty of easy days with the kids. Pick the kind of weekend you want and start with the guides below. Looking for trails, drives and time on the water? Those live on our Explore page.
Festivals, markets and celebrations worth planning around.

Festivals, markets and celebrations along the river.

February festivals and fun in western Wisconsin.

Five reasons to visit this winter favorite.

Four must-do fall weekend adventures in Prescott.
Easy wins, short adventures and sweet treats for the whole family.

Kid-friendly stops, sweet treats and short adventures.

Bigger days out with the whole crew.

Five ways to keep the kids busy this winter.

Holiday fun across western Wisconsin.
Ideas for couples and for the group chat.

Riverfront dinners and slow mornings made for two.

Our favorite fall dates in western Wisconsin.

A weekend you’ll want to plan again.

Five memorable ways to celebrate with your friends.
Live music on the river, studio tours and markets.
Stay downtown in Prescott, right where the rivers meet, and every guide on this page is an easy drive.