City: Afton, MN

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (651) 436-8883

Address: 3291 St. Croix Trail South

Description: The Afton House Inn is located about 20 miles east of downtown St. Paul in the quaint town of Afton on the St. Croix River. Built in 1867, the 25-room hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places. The nicely furnished rooms include such amenities as gas fireplaces and Jacuzzis. The hotel also operates Afton Hudson Cruise Lines, with several boats that ply the St. Croix. The hotel has three restaurants—two fine-dining rooms plus the casual Catfish Saloon and Café, which has outdoor seating.