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Stillwater is historic small-town American shopping at it’s finest. Individual storefront exteriors reflect their owner’s taste and style, from declarations of "No antiques! No reproductions! No espresso!" to carved effigies of Norsk hikers. While Stillwater retains its reputation as an antiques destination, that designation has expanded to include other attractions.
Chef’s Gallery cooking school (also a cookware and tableware store) offers year-round classes with local and regionally significant chefs. Classes are held in the mini-mall Grand Garage. Kitty-corner from the Garage is the Stillwater Farm Store, home to the best whirl-i-gigs and birdfood (important in this climate of long, cold, snowy winters) selection in downtown Stillwater.
Another collection of diverse shops are found on Main Street in the Maple Island Building, a refurbished brick building on Main Street with "Maple Island Farm, Inc." inscribed across the top in the mortar. Take time to browse through Natural Balance, a Pilates studio; Maple Island True Value Hardware; Northern Vineyards Winery; Valley Booksellers; River Market Community Co-op for organic and natural foods; Body Logic for a massage; and the Yacht Brokers.
Looking for home furnishings? Stop by J.P. Laskin Co. for American functional pottery, glass and local opinion on the lift bridge controversy. Tamarack Gallery is the place for local and national original paintings and sculpture. R-Cottage on the Croix for cottage and cabin furniture. Round out your day with a visit to Enigm or Ala Bella (ask to see the Murano chandelier).
 For an interesting look at old-school technology, visit Dave at the award-winning Antique Radio Company. They repair and sell restored radios in their Chestnut Street store.
On Second Street you’ll find the secret garden of wedding specialist Cindi Sinclair at Camrose Hill and River Rats clothing. Cindi offers garden-related classes at her farm as well as designing and floral work. She is often featured in home and wedding publications.
Stillwater claims to be the "Town of Old Buildings and Beautiful Women." A quick glance down Main Street in historic downtown supports this idea. Half a dozen women’s stores, from haute couture to active wear, offer a full gamut of garb.
Stillwater’s savvy wardrobe specialists will help you make the best decisions for your personal identity. Whether it’s funky fashions, daily women’s wear, sport or casual wear, or charming children’s clothes, they are easily found just off Main Street.
Grand Games, Stillwater’s most complete game store is joined by Fish and Ships, Nautical Gifts and Decor, in the St. Croix Exchange Building. Just outside downtown off 36, you’ll discover Musicmaker’s Kits which carries complete musical instrument kits.
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