- Historic rivertowns. Spectacular scenery. Outdoor recreation and indoor events. These are just a few of the attractions that draw visitors year-round to the Lower St. Croix River Valley. Nestled between Minnesota and Wisconsin in a picturesque valley, the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway flows between bluffs of limestone and sandstone, beginning as a narrow gorge with steep vertical ...saintcroixriver.com