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Bayport embraces small-town charm on the banks of the St. Croix River
On the banks of the Saint Croix River is Bayport, a charming city in Washington County. When they’re not by the water, people are coming together for community events like Derby Days or grabbing dinner at one of the local restaurants downtown. Residents send their kids to highly rated Stillwater schools and travel into the neighboring city for many of their daily errands. Highway access makes it easy to reach the Twin Cities, which are about 30 miles away.
St. Croix Scenic Byway is the main road through Bayport.
Bayport Marina Association offers a resort atmosphere with a protected harbor.
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Variety of housing styles that cost less than Stillwater homes
Even though Bayport is a smaller city than Stillwater, there is just as much variety in the housing, including modern Craftsman styles and mid-20th-century ranch-style houses. Closer to downtown Bayport and the riverfront, you’ll find late-1800s and early-1900s farmhouses and Traditional homes, which Realtor and resident Sarah Deziel with Brix Real Estate says are “full of character.” While the median single-family home price is higher than in Oak Park Heights, it is less expensive than in Stillwater. Prices generally range from the mid-$200,000s to the low $800,000s.
Victorian-era homes can be found near Downtown Bayport.
One of the unique homes found in Bayport on the St. Croix River.
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Locals spend time on the St. Croix River and at local or state parks
With the Saint Croix River right there, it’s no surprise that spending time outdoors is important to the community, whether they’re visiting the resort-style Bayport Marina, with its outdoor pool and rentable boat slips, or heading to one of the city parks. At Lakeside Park, you can find a playground, picnic shelters and a sandy beach. “A lot of people are down there fishing and walking their dogs or just sitting in chairs and enjoying the views of the river,” Deziel says. Perro Park is most known for Legion Field, where locals play hockey and go ice skating in the winter. The city is also about 15 miles, or 20 minutes, from William O’Brien State Park and Afton State Park, and Deziel says they’re “close enough where people are traveling there pretty regularly.”
You can spend the day at the Lakeside Park enjoying the views and watching the boats go by.
When the river freezes over, fishing enthusiasts brave the ice and cold at Lakeside Park.
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Dining options range from classic Italian restaurants to wine bars
Bayport’s downtown is centered around the St. Croix Scenic Byway, with century-old buildings, the city library and locally owned restaurants. Some options include:
Olio, an Italian restaurant with house-made pasta and focaccia
Woody’s Bar & Grill, a Bayport staple that serves comfort food
Langford Exchange, a family-owned wine bar
Manger Restaurant & Wine Bar, a French-inspired eatery with an oyster bar and extensive drink selection
Mabel’s Ice Cream & Coffee, an ice cream parlor and cafe with an ever-changing selection of flavors
People do most of their shopping in downtown Stillwater, where they can find local businesses like Valley Bookseller, or in Oak Park Heights, where they can find national chains like Aldi and Walmart.
Mabel’s Ice Cream and Coffee is a locally owned hotspot in Bayport.
Manger Restaurant & Wine Bar offers a fine dining experience downtown.
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People come out to community events like Derby Days
Part of Bayport’s appeal is its small-town vibe, which Deziel says largely comes from the city’s community events. “It just seems like everybody comes out, and everybody seems to know each other and act very friendly,” she says. This is just a snapshot of what goes on throughout the year:
Ice Cream Social, a summer kick-off at Mabel’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Bayport Farmers Market, a weekly market from mid-June to mid-October
Derby Days, a weekend-long festival every September, with fireworks and duck races
Lighting of the Green, a holiday event on the Village Green with a bonfire, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa
Many of these festivities are planned by the Bayport Community Action League, a volunteer-run organization. “It’s super easy to get connected and get involved here if somebody wants to,” says Deziel, former BCAL president.
Kids climb on the playground at Lakeside Park.
Perro Creek Park is just across the street from Anderson Elementary School.
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Students can attend highly rated Stillwater and charter schools
Bayport is part of the Stillwater Area Public School District, which receives an A-minus from Niche. At the B-plus-rated Stillwater Area High School, students can earn college credit, or even an associate degree, and career credentials before graduation. Families can also enroll their kids at the highly rated Saint Croix Preparatory Academy, a public charter that serves kindergarten through 12th grade.
Andersen Elementary School is the only school within Bayport’s borders.
Stillwater Area High School is part of the Stillwater Area Public School District.
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Downtown is a very walkable part of the city.
Walkable downtown with highways connecting to the Twin Cities
The city has nearly 20 miles of pedestrian paths and an extensive trail system. “If you live in Bayport, you can walk to all the awesome restaurants, the river and all of the parks,” Deziel says. “You can connect to bike trails leaving Bayport that take you through Stillwater and into several other trail systems.” Still, you’ll need a car to get across the Greater Twin Cities. The Saint Croix Scenic Byway goes through Bayport, connecting to Highway 36 in Oak Park Heights and Interstate 94 in Lakeland. Saint Paul is about 20 miles (30 minutes) away. It’s about 30 miles (40 minutes) to Minneapolis.
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