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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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.
Summer in Chisago Lakes
Join us for one of our annual community events, come play on the water trail, enjoy a bike ride on the Emigrants trail, or explore the beautiful country roads on a sunny afternoon. No matter your interests, we have an adventure waiting for you!
- July 15–17 – Wannigan Days (Taylors Falls)
- July 21–24 – Chisago County Fair (Rush City)
- July 29–31 – Center City Days (Center City)
- July 31 – Chisago Lakes Triathlon (Chisago City)
- August 12–14 – Almelund Threshing Show (Almelund)
- August 18–21 – Ki Chi Saga Days (Chisago City)
- September 10–11 – Hay Days (North Branch)
- September 16–17 – Shafer Days (Shafer)
- September 18 – Almelund Apple Festival (Almelund)
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
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
- Alyssa Auten
- April 9, 2022
- Visitor Bureau
- January 7, 2022
- Alyssa Auten
- December 5, 2021
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!
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