Hudson has become one of Wisconsin's fastest growing communities. Throughout the growth, there remains a wonderful connection to the past.
Hudson combines natural beauty, a clean environment, a healthy lifestyle and respect for both arts and architecture. Whether it's golfing, dining, boating, cross-county skiing, snow-tubing, antique hunting, or just relaxing at historic B&Bs or one of the several motels, Hudson welcomes you to the beautiful St. Croix Valley. Come and enjoy the unique small town atmosphere of Hudson, Wisconsin.
They say location is everything. And what could be better than a beautiful spot between the beautiful St. Croix River and the bluffs of western Wisconsin - all just 20 minutes east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. The St. Croix River is recognized as one of the most beautiful rivers in the United States. In 1974, Congress designated the St. Croix River as a protected scenic river way, preserving the beauty of the shoreline for generations to come.
Attractions
Octagon House – built in 1855, this unique eight-sided house was home to Judge John Moffat who came to Hudson from New York. The building now is owned by the St. Croix County Historical Society and is maintained as a museum complex, including the gardens and carriage house, and furnished with artifacts and antiques from early life in the St. Croix Valley. The Octagon House is open May through October and holiday tours.
The Phipps Center for the Arts – is a nonprofit community organization, which opened in 1983, devoted to the continued pursuit and development of the performing and visual arts. The Center offers productions, concerts, and exhibitions for regional participants and patrons, as well as educational programs for all ages and skill levels. Individuals, families, and communities in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin have in The Phipps the primary center for the arts in their region.
Willow River State Park – with its 3,155 acres of forests, lakes, waterfalls and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park has become one of the most popular attractions in the Hudson area. The park includes campsites, hiking trails and two lakes for fishing, sailing and canoeing.
Experience Golf in the Hudson Area – bring your clubs and enjoy the many golf courses in the area. PGA tour professional, Tom Lehman, designed one of Hudson’s newest courses.
Lakefront Park – one of the many locations along the river to fish, feed the ducks and enjoy the St. Croix River, a national scenic waterway.
Hughes House – the Hughes House is just one of the many beautifully restored Victorian era homes in the historic residential district of Hudson, several of which are open to the public as bed and breakfast inns.
YMCA Camp St. Croix – offers 400 acres of wooded ravines, prairie, farmland and Lake St. Croix beaches. Its year-round programs are offered for school groups, conferences and retreats for churches, non-profit organizations and business groups. Summer programs include day camp and resident camp sessions for boys and girls ages 6-16.
Kinnickinnic State Park – offers 1,242 acres of open prairie and hardwood forest for your exploration. You’ll find a parking and picnic area near the River gorge. Kinnickinnic State Park also includes a wide, sandy river delta available to river travelers for overnight camping.
Christmas Tour of Homes – continuing a 30-year tradition, five generous homeowners in Hudson will open their homes, draw you into the magical Christmas season and inspire you during Hudson’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes. With assistance from local retailers and the Tour of Homes Committee, the homes are lavishly decorated, both inside and out, for the festive holiday season.
