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Welcome to Chisago Lakes

Chisago Lakes is a long-established community that keeps its heritage alive. A creative community that inspires and fosters the arts. An active community that embraces outdoor recreation. Small town lifestyle, beautiful lakes, the St. Croix River, and remarkable people make Chisago Lakes a great place to live, work and play.

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October 6, 2022

Live Music at the Loon

Uncommon Loon

October 7, 2022

Alan Honn Glass Showroom

October 7, 2022

Sundown Cruise

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours

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Where is Chisago Lakes?

Located along Highway 8, Chisago Lakes is an easy 40-minute drive north of the Twin Cities metro area. Chisago Lakes is a community made up of many smaller towns and rural countryside. With beautiful forests, picturesque farms, abundant lakes, and bordered by the St. Croix River, you’re sure to feel right at home here.

Head north out of the Twin Cities to Highway 8 West. Chisago Lakes encompasses Chisago City, Lindstrom, Center City, Shafer, Taylors Falls & Almelund. Come experience for yourself the shopping, dining, trails, lakes, parks, and heritage of Chisago Lakes.

Fall in Chisago Lakes

Come and see what the locals love about their community when the temperature drops and the leaves start to change colors. Take a hike and enjoy the fresh, crisp air or sit back and relax at a crackling firepit. On a sunny fall day, you can even take a dip in the St. Croix River with a canoe or board a paddle boat for a scenic tour. Grab your flannel and head up north to Chisago Lakes!

10/5-10/9 | Picket Fence Gals Sale - Lindstrom
10/21-10/22 | Ojiketa Haunt - Ojiketa Regional Park, Chisago City
10/28-10/29 | Ojiketa Haunt - Ojiketa Regional Park, Chisago City
10/29 | Falloween Festival - Ojiketa Regional Park, Chisago City
10/29-10/30 | WineHaven – Federweisser Festival - Chisago City
11/2-11/6 | Picket Fence Gals Sale - Lindstrom
11/18-11/20 | WineHaven Annual Cheese & Chocolate Weekend - Chisago City
11/25-11/27 | Taylors Falls Lighting Festival - Taylors Falls
11/26 | Small Business Saturday - Shop Local!

Fall Colors Day Trip Itinerary

Autumn is the perfect time of year to take a day trip to the charming communities of Chisago Lakes! From stunning St. Croix River views to sunset at a sculpture park, we’ve got your autumn “day trip” planned. Read on to experience the quintessential fall day in Chisago Lakes.

What to Bring

Wallet, cash, camera, hiking shoes, clothing layers & picnic blanket

Cemeteries and History Day Trip Itinerary

History abounds in the communities of Chisago Lakes! From the oldest Swedish pioneer cemetery in Minnesota to a historic logging village, we’ve got your “day trip” full of history planned. Read on to experience cemeteries and history in Chisago Lakes.

What to Bring

Wallet, cash, camera, hiking shoes, clothing layers & picnic blanket

Stories from Chisago Lakes

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Women’s History Month 2022

Society and found four local women to feature! Over four weeks we used social media to share a little bit about these prominent #ChisagoLakes women.

Celebration of the Lakes 2022

Celebration of the Lakes 2022! Whether you’re local to the Chisago Lakes Area, or making a trip out to see us, we’re excited to host this event for you and your family!

Celebrating a “New Chapter” of The Emigrants

It’s hard to visit the Chisago Lakes area without noticing the beautiful scenery and Swedish influence. These notable features were the inspiration for Swedish …

Have Your Wedding in Chisago Lakes

Chisago Lakes invites you to begin your life together among the stunning scenery of the St. Croix River Valley. From your engagement photos to bachelor/ette parties, to the wedding and honeymoon, Chisago Lakes has everything you need to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Chisago Lakes is home to many unique venues, from rustic barns to a historic scout camp, wineries to paddleboats on the St. Croix River. Regardless of the season, the charm of small towns and modern conveniences are available to you for your big day. Invite your guests to stay for the night in a quaint bed and breakfast, hotel, vacation rental, cabin or campground. Chisago Lakes has everything you need for the perfect event, including a wide range of florists, photographers, caterers, and more.

Marriage equality is celebrated in Minnesota, and we invite you to choose the quiet beauty of Chisago Lakes for your big day!

#explorechisagolakes

Follow us on Instagram as we guide you around Chisago Lakes! We’re the “local friend” you need to explore everything from our beautiful parks and trails, to events, shopping and dining, with some history and fun facts in the mix!