Stillwater Overlook
The Stillwater Overlook is a scenic overlook in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, United States, just south of the city limits of Stillwater, near the junction of Minnesota State Highway 36 and Minnesota State Highway 95. 1939 is when its story starts. Look also at U.S. Bank Stadium, 23 mi away.
An attraction inside Oak Park Heights
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°. When to go ↓
Stillwater is the nearest base
Stillwater is 2 miles northwest, with 18 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1939
Stillwater Overlook dates from 1939. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Below are typical highs and lows near Stillwater Overlook.
Stillwater Overlook
The Stillwater Overlook is a scenic overlook in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, United States, just south of the city limits of Stillwater, near the junction of Minnesota State Highway 36 and Minnesota State Highway 95. The overlook was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 for having state-level significance in politics/government and landscape architecture. It was nominated as a leading example of the early wayside rests developed by the Minnesota Department of Highways Roadside Development Division, as well as for its sophisticated and well-preserved National Park Service rustic architecture, and for being an important work of Minnesota landscape architect Arthur R. Nichols.
- Type
- Attraction
- Area
- 5 acres
- Established
- 1939
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2007)
A base for Stillwater Overlook
For a bed close by, look to Stillwater (18) and Hudson (13).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Grand Casino Arena
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Target Field
- 5Allianz Field
- 6Minnesota State Capitol
- 7Nickelodeon Universe
- 8Fort Snelling
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Stillwater Overlook | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Heights | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 4,625 | $355K | C− |
| Stillwater | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 18 11 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 19,354 | $414K | B+ |
| Hudson | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 13 9 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 15,019 | $393K | C+ |
| Minneapolis | 24 mi west | 35 min | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| St. Paul | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Woodbury | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 11 11 hotels | 81,558 | $450K | B |
| Roseville | 18 mi west | 25 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Somerset | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 5 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,536 | $465K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Stillwater Overlook
Places worth adding lie within 26 miles.
Big draw123 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
216 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
321 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
424 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
519 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
616 mi MuseumMinnesota State Capitol
725 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
821 mi LandmarkFort SnellingPhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Minnesota State Capitol: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0
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What people ask about Stillwater Overlook
Is Stillwater Overlook in Oak Park Heights?
Yes. It’s inside Oak Park Heights, MN.
When is the best time to visit Stillwater Overlook?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.
What is the closest airport to Stillwater Overlook?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 24 miles away.
Where should I stay near Stillwater Overlook?
Stillwater (2 mi, 18 places to stay), Hudson (6 mi, 13 places to stay) and Minneapolis (24 mi, 92 places to stay).
Tips from people in Oak Park Heights
Start the conversation in Oak Park Heights’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.