If location is everything, what could be better than the town of Hudson, a charming community nestled between the magnificent St. Croix River and the picturesque bluffs of western Wisconsin--all just 20 minutes east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. The St. Croix River is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the United States, having been designated by Congress as a protected scenic river way, thus preserving the beauty of the shoreline for generations.

Hudson represents natural beauty, a clean environment, and a healthy respect for both arts and architecture. Our small-town charm is also combined with the growth and energy of a metropolitan area. With a filled-to-capacity industrial park, a comprehensive mix of manufacturing, service, and retail businesses, a modern hospital and clinic, seven schools, and the Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson is one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing municipalities.

There’s plenty of recreation in Hudson to round out your lifestyle--on land, water, and in the air. Six city parks, numerous golf courses, and an indoor ice arena offer land-related activities, while our lakes, rivers, and streams make for exceptional water recreation. Fishing, boating, water-tubing, and swimming are all popular pastimes in St. Croix County. Willow River State Park is one of our finest attractions, with its 3,155 acres of forests, lakes, waterfalls, and panoramic river scenery. The park includes campsites, hiking trails, and two lakes for fishing, sailing, and canoeing (no motor-powered vehicles allowed in the waters).

And when you’ve conquered all the activities the land and water have to offer, there’s always the air! The largest winter ballooning event in the Midwest is held here. The annual Hudson Hot Air Affair hosts over 50 regular and specialty hot air balloons, along with a variety of family activities.