Hotels in Hudson, WI

Situated in St. Croix County is Hudson, an attractive Wisconsin city known for its beautiful scenery and picturesque location right on the St. Croix River. Located within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan region, the city offers convenient access to the many outdoor recreational opportunities all across town, plus a wealth of local museums like the Octagon House Museum and watching a performance at The Phipps Center for the Arts for a day of arts and culture. Hudson is also teeming with outdoor recreational activities and natural wonders to explore, plus an abundance of great parks just outside top Hudson hotels in town. For a nice day outdoors, make your way to Birkmose Park for a family-friendly destination full of varied outdoor recreation opportunities or discover the nearby Willow River State Park, where you’ll get the chance to enjoy some boating, hiking, and swimming. Over the past few decades, this quaint city has steadily blossomed into a buzzing tourist destination offering a wealth of restaurants to try, shops and art galleries to discover, plus cute cafes to lounge from all within its walkable historic downtown district. Whatever you wind up finding while in Hudson, you’re bound to have a blast.

Spend a day in the great outdoors when you plan a trip to Willow River State Park, just outside Hudson hotels. This 2,891-acre Wisconsin state park is located just a few miles outside of the city, making for a breeze of a day trip. It’s most known for its gorgeous 200-foot gorge cascade, Willow Falls. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy the many outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the year, including non-motorized boating, trout fishing, and rock climbing throughout the park at sites such as the Willow River and Little Falls Lake. And if you’re looking to take a nice dip during the summer, you can enjoy a swim from Little Falls Lake, which also offers day-use picnic facilities and a full beach house. Hikers of all ages and skill levels can explore the extensive trail system in the park, which features out-and-back paths through forested areas, glacial mounds, and wetlands.

The Phipps Center for the Arts is a performing arts venue and center in Hudson that serves as the premier arts destination for the St. Croix Valley. Hosting an array of exciting events all year round, you can look forward to its many live performances including theater, music, dance, and artistic performances across formal and black box theater spaces, music and dance studios, and public art galleries. And if you’re interested in observing some of the incredible regional and national art offered in Hudson, head to one of the galleries on site that are open to the public seven days a week.

If visiting town during the snowy winter months, you can’t miss out on all the frosty fun waiting at the Badlands Snow Park. This extensive outdoor recreational park was originally opened in Hudson in 1970 to offer affordable and fun winter activities for families, like snow tubing and more. Now, the park has become the region's top-rated snow tubing destination, with an unparalleled setting of the Hudson Prairie landscape near "The Badlands" region. Take the kids tubing down snowy hills of varying size and difficulty before heading into the ever-cozy Badlands Chalet for a scrumptious snack or warm refreshments (including hot chocolate!). This will surely be a day to remember while staying at hotels in Hudson.

Have a wonderful time touring Hudson, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels in Appleton, Wausau, Superior.