Visiting Stockholm: Where to stay when you visit

You won't find the usual motels; our lodging options have a historic, creative and artsy vibe, just like our village.

The balmy days of summer are just around the corner. If you're like us, you've been daydreaming about your warm-weather adventures and beginning to plan your summer getaways.

You wouldn't expect a village of our size (just 66 residents at last count), to offer much in the way of lodging options; actually, nothing could be further from the truth.

Our village has six unique establishments that offer a variety of accommodations and amenities for your overnight stay. Plus, Stockholm Village Park offers tent and RV camping, too.

Now, you won't find a Marriott or Hilton here in town, which visitors to our area don't seem to mind one bit. And we're glad because we've always been about a different experience here on the shores of Lake Pepin.

Instead, you'll find a quaint cabin on the lake, suites in a historic inn, a cozy bed and breakfast, and entire vacation home rentals. Depending on whether you're visiting alone, as a couple, or with the family, you will find many options and settings to choose from.

And your overnight stay comes with more than a room; you'll find peace and quiet, fantastic views, quaint shops, and delectable food here. But more importantly, our proprietors all make wonderfully welcoming hosts.

Select the lodging option to best suit your needs and visit. Find more information and direct website links to all of our accommodations here. Find more information on camping in Stockholm Park here.

Cooking Classes Take Your Culinary Experience to a New Level

Good food is always in style. But cooking good food; that's something best left to professionals, right? Not necessarily.

There's been a resurgence in traditional cooking, using fresh, local and high quality ingredients, along with time-honored techniques (in other words, no shortcuts).

Traditional cooking, like Julia Child used to do it, is becoming a lost art. However, there is a way you can keep these traditions alive in your kitchen.

The Palate, Stockholm's little gourmet kitchen store, has added several new cooking classes to their spring calendar.

Each class will be led by well-known regional chefs, whose names you will recognize: Judy Krohn (from Pepin's Harbor View Cafe), Brett Laidlaw (Author of Trout Caviar: Recipes from a Northern Forager), and Chef John Sugimura (Second generation sushi chef).

With class names like, Foods of the Holy Land, Trout Stream Cuisine, and The Ultimate Sushi, you know you’re in for a treat. Classes are limited to just 14 participants, so you won't want to delay in reserving your space; these classes sell out every time. Wine pairings and samples are included in the registration fee.

Get the full details by visiting The Palate's website.

Performance Arts in Stockholm Includes Music & More

At Stockholm's Widespot Performing Arts Center, music, theater, film, community events and enrichment are all part of the mix.

The performing arts have been going strong all winter in Stockholm, and spring is no different; you’ll find the Widespot's schedule to be a refreshing mix of comedy, music, film and classic poetry.

The Mouse that Roared, March 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2014
Stockholm’s second annual community play, The Mouse that Roared opens Friday, March 21, for four performances over two weekends. This will be the Widespot Players’ second community theater production. Described as a, “Hilarious, rib-tickling comedy with a message,” the story revolves around a miniscule, backward country who dares take on the armed might of the United States, hoping to lose…. “But then things happen.” And that’s when you know you’re in for an enjoyable production and some good laughs. Fans of community theater will surely rank this performance among their favorites. Event Info...

Goin’ Coastal, Sunday, April 6, 2014
If past performances are any indication, the third of the live Goin’ Coastal podcast programs is a must-see. Featuring talent from both sides of Lake Pepin, the one-hour live radio variety program delights audiences (and listeners) with sketches, music and special guests. Live-performance attendees experience a unique perspective; actors in and out of character, creative sound effects, and more! Event Info...

Gasland II, Saturday, April 12, 2014
GASLAND PART II, which premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, shows how the stakes have been raised on all sides in one of the most important environmental issues facing our nation today. In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar®-nominated film GASLAND, filmmaker Josh Fox takes a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil. The free showing is co-sponsored by Maiden Rock Concerned Citizens and Lake Pepin Partners in Preservation. Event Info...

Food for Thought: Shakes on the Lake, Saturday, April 25, 2014
Shakes on the Lake is an ode to the Bard. Celebrating the birthday of the English poet, playwright and author, look for a great evening of all things wonderfully Shakespeare. The event kicks off with a potluck, followed by an engaging program. As is the annual tradition; bring a favorite dish to pass. Event Info...

As always, a complete listing of events, show dates, times and tickets can be found on the Widespot Performing Arts Center's brand new and updated website.

There's Nothing Like Springtime in Stockholm

We're kicking off spring in Stockholm this weekend and we would love for you to join us.

There may still be ice on Lake Pepin, but spring is coming; we can feel it. The signs are all around us. The snowbanks are disappearing, the birds are singing, the eagles are nesting, the robins are regulars once again, and the crocus are just starting to peek out, as if to check in on weather conditions.

And the crocus aren’t the only ones... our little village is coming alive with merchants and visitors. We’ve been working hard all week, cleaning the winter off our storefronts and stocking newly arrived goods in our stores, not to mention filling our event calendar with unique, fun and interesting events and activities we think you’re really going to enjoy.

And, if you can make it for a visit this weekend, you're in luck!

This Saturday, March 15, at 4:00pm, the entire village will be taking part in the Annual Gelly’s Pub St. Patty’s Day parade. Most visitors, and many locals, don’t realize how far back this tradition goes. The parade was a regular and well-attended event for many, many years (except a few dark ones when it didn’t take place; no one can remember quite why). Thankfully Gelly’s picked up the torch and is keeping the tradition alive.

A caravan of wagons, floats, decorated cars, farm machinery, fire engines, and street performers. We'll be going around the block twice! Wear your green and join us for the festivities. Gelly’s is offering Irish food all afternoon, and Garrigan’s Quarrel and Midlife Cryslers will be preforming.

Several other village businesses will be having special events and promotions, too. Our newest lodging establishment, Historic Stockholm Hotel, will open to the public for self-guided tours from 10-5pm to celebrate their opening. The proprietors have been working hard on renovations and will be accepting guests beginning on April 1, 2014. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet them, tour the rooms and see the accommodations and amenities.

Sandy's Clothing and Art, Stockholm's swanky fashion and art boutique, kicks off the season with expanded hours, new merchandise, and a special spring promotion for Saturday only. In celebration of Stockholm's Irish weekend, they will be offering 10-40% off purchases; pick your clover to reveal your discount!

We hope you can come for a visit sometime soon (maybe even this weekend). There's nothing like springtime in Stockholm.