The Pillar Inn is accessible to several unique shopping options, all within walking distance of the inn! Gentler Thymes is across the street in a beautiful brick mansion and offers an eclectic selection of vintage fashion and decor items as well as antiques. Trendsetters Boutique has a wide variety of fun designer inspired handbags as well as jewelry, and other accessories. Little Sisters Antiques not only has antiques and vintage items, but also has repurposed furniture, home decor items, and much more!
The Grande Depot, located at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 23, (you may even take this exit to get to The Pillar Inn!), this shopping venue offers upscale retail choices in culinary and gourmet food items, stylish home decorating items, unique gifts, and a unique selection of wines and spirits. This truly is a shopping destination!
And of course, the city of St Cloud is just 9 miles away, with lots of great shopping destinations! Crossroads Mall has many major retailers.
Visit El Rancho Manana Campground and Riding Stables, only 7 miles from The Pillar Inn! Enjoy a guided horseback ride through scenic, wooded trails. Or, use the same scenic trails for hiking and bird watching!
Horseback riding is offered May through September. Reservations required and please call in advance. Trails may not operate due to minimum number of riders required, weather, etc. 320-597-2740
Hiking and Biking The ROCORI Trail passes right through town and is a great option for hiking or biking. The ROCORI Trail also links with the Glacial Lakes trail. Also nearby is the Lake Wobegon Trail.
