Afton House Inn & St. Croix River Cruises

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Hours:

Open 7 days a week for Loding and Dining. Public & Private cruises April - October on the St. Croix

Driving Directions:

From the Twin Cities take 94 East to Exit 258 (St. Croix Trail) Go to the bottom of the ramp and turn right onto County Rd. 18.
Continue South for 4.5 miles to 3291 St. Croix Trail S.

About Us

The Historic Afton House Inn and St. Croix River Cruises offers Lodging in the oldest Hotel in the State of Minnesota. 24 rooms all renovated with King or Queen Beds, Fireplaces and Jacuzzis. Each room has a unique decor.

You can Choose to dine at 3 restaurants on site. The Wheel or Pennington Room offers casual fine dining. The CURRENT restaurant and bar is casual dining and also includes a patio dining in the spring, summer & fall. Swirl Wine Bar is great for a glass of wine, bottle of wine and great food & atmosphere. Enjoy the patio in the summer or sit and sip wine near the fireplace in the cooler season.

Enjoy the St. Croix River and take a public or private cruise with Afton Hudson Cruise Lines. We have Public and Private cruises which cruise from the Pier in Hudson Wisconsin.

Planning an event contact Dan or Jessica in the Sales office for Corporate, Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries and more. Each of our Venues offers something for everyone.

Enjoy the quaint town of Afton. Walking distance to shops, park and beach. Golf and Skiing within 5 miles.

We look forward to you coming to Afton or Hudson

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Events

Crab legs Friday--Only $29.99!

Crab Leg Friday at CURRENT Restaurant, Afton, MN. Only $29.99 every Friday!
Friday Jul 3, 2026

Wine Tasting Swirl Wine Bar Every Friday 6:30

Free Wine Tasting 6pm - 8pm
Friday Jul 3, 2026

Sunset Italian Dinner Cruise.

Experience a memorable evening with St. Croix River Cruises on our Sunset Italian Dinner Cruise.
Friday Jul 3, 2026

Fireworks Stillwater Display Cruise - (Cruising to Stillwater)

Fireworks Display Cruise
Saturday Jul 4, 2026

Fireworks Dinner Cruise to Stillwater Fireworks July 4

July 4th Fireworks Cruise to Stillwater to watch the Fireworks from the charter vessel. - Reserve Early
Saturday Jul 4, 2026

Sunday Brunch Cruise

Sunday Brunch Cruise on the St. Croix River - call 651-436-8883
Sunday Jul 5, 2026

Fireworks Dinner Cruise (Hudson)

Fireworks Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a lovely dinner on the water, followed by a spectacular fireworks display with a view that can't be beat!
Sunday Jul 5, 2026

Fireworks Hudson Display Cruise on the St. Croix River Cruise

Experience the magic of Independence Day from the best seat in the house — aboard a St. Croix River Cruise July 5th
Sunday Jul 5, 2026

Fajita & 2-for-1 Margarita Cruise

Fajita & Margarita Cruises - St. Croix River Cruises, Hudson WI - Break up your week with a Fajita & 2-for-1 Margarita Cruise from St. Croix River Cruises!
Tuesday Jul 7, 2026

CURRENT's Thursday Ribeye Special

Ribeye Special on Thursday at CURRENT Restaurant and bar for only $28!
Thursday Jul 9, 2026