Hudson’s very first residents were Peter Bouchea and his brother-in-law Louis Massey, both of whom settled in the area in the summer of 1840. The area where it was believed that these two lived was often found labeled as "Massey’s Landing" on the city’s original maps. However, it wasn’t until 1852 that the city was officially named Hudson, and it was named so after the similarity between New York’s Hudson River and the St. Croix River.
If you'd like to explore the history of Hudson for yourself, consider visiting the Octagon House Museum. This house, which is known for its eight-sided design, was built in 1854, houses its original Victorian furniture, and is open for touring daily. This house is also adjacent to the St. Croix County Historical Society.
A favorite spot for local Hudson residents is Lakefront Park, which is a city park with walking trails, a beach with lifeguards, and boardwalks along the St. Croix River. During the summer, this park has a calendar of outdoor concerts. For concerts that are performed year-round, head just down the street to the Phipps Center for the Arts, where you can also tour a small art gallery filled with pieces made by local artists.
When you want to stop for a bite to eat in Hudson, be sure to stop by the Postmark Grille, an American and Italian restaurant created inside of Hudson's former post office. You may also like picking up an assortment of chocolates at Knoke’s Chocolates and Nuts across the street.
The Phipps Festival Chorus Holiday Concert - The Phipps Performing Arts Center in Hudson puts on a concert at the beginning of December and features local talent.
St. Croix RiverFest - In Stillwater in July, visitors can enjoy the annual RiverFest with live music and food while helping clean up the banks of the river.
Annual Halloween Bar Crawl - Also in Stillwater, you can tour local bars and enjoy after-parties around Halloween while entering Halloween costume competitions.
Not too far away from Hudson, Wisconsin is Voyageurs National Park, a great national park for all types of water recreation. With 30 lakes in total, this national park is 40% water and offers plenty of opportunities for boating, waterskiing, fishing, and more. As for hiking, there are over 27 miles of marked trails in the park that wind through wetlands and forests.
Perhaps one of the most unique national parks is Isle Royale National Park, a park that covers an entire island. This park is only accessible by boat or plane, and there are no vehicles allowed on the island, so you will get to explore the park in true peace. At the park, you'll find plenty of wildlife plus many historic lighthouses.
Home to the iconic Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch National Park is located in St. Louis, Missouri and overlooks the Mississippi River. Aside from touring the arch, visitors to this park can explore underground museums that tell the story of American westward expansion. Also at this park is the Old St. Louis Courthouse, a place where many historic cases were judged.
Just five miles north of Hudson is Willow River State Park, a park measuring in at over 2,800 acres. Willow Falls, a waterfall that drops over 200 feet, is located here, as is Little Falls Lake, which is popular for local fishing. Prairie, forest, and river areas dot the landscape of Willow River State Park.
Along St. Croix River is Interstate State Park in Minnesota, not too far of a drive from Hudson. Over 10 lava flows exist at this park, and the St. Croix River Valley is easily accessed from the park.
Just across the river from Minnesota's Interstate State Park sits Wisconsin's own Interstate State Park, which is less frequently visited than its neighbor but offers hiking through gorges that Minnesota's Interstate State Park does not. Also at this park are exhibits on Ice Age glaciers of the area.
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is a culmination of 60 different landmarks and monuments across every state that the Mississippi River runs through. Near Hudson, the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul is one of these must-see landmarks.
The largest scenic riverway east of the Mississippi River, the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway runs right by Hudson. This riverway includes the entire portion of the St. Croix River that separates Wisconsin and Minnesota, and fishing and boating are permitted in the St. Croix River as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers program.
When you'd like to camp with your RV near Hudson, consider staying at a St. Paul, Minnesota area campground. At nearby Lake Elmo Park Preserve, you may camp with partial hookups and explore the reserve of Lake Elmo, which is slowly returning to its natural state. You may also like staying at Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park along the Wisconsin border, which offers full hookups at its campgrounds. For lakeside camping, consider Lebanon Hills Campground, which has 93 full hookup sites and access to Lebanon Hills Park, where there are both forests and water areas open for the public to check out.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Hudson, WI, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Hudson?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Hudson from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Hudson?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
