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Hudson has a storied history of life and love by the shores of the mighty St. Croix River.
Abigail Page
Ooh la la! The French were the first white explorers of the St. Croix Valley region. Hudson was founded in the summer of 1840 by Louis Massey and Peter Bouchea, who settled at the mouth of the Willow River.
 
Generations of lovers have enjoyed the romance of the river’s panoramic view – an early settler, Joel Foster, even renamed the area “Buena Vista” after its famed view.
 
Modern Hudson stays true to its historic roots, with much of the downtown area retaining its original façade. Filled with romantic inns, superb restaurants and stores to go gaga for, you’ll want to give your heart to Hudson.