Stockholm, Wisconsin: More Than Just Cornfields!
Our destination was the tiny town of Stockholm which is a 1.5 hour drive from our place. I was actually super surprised by how gorgeous the drive was! I mean, I fully expected endless cows and cornfields, but about halfway there, it transformed into amazing cliffs, rolling hills, and trees stretching as far as you could see. It was seriously beautiful and made the drive just fly by.
Stockholm itself? It's one of those blink and you miss it towns, super tiny but really cute and charming. Everyone we met was lovely, and there's actually enough to see and do to fill up an entire day.
Lavender Fields (and Wildflowers!) Forever
First on our agenda was Allaire's House, a sweet little coffee shop. They had all sorts of coffees and homemade scones - a perfect, cozy spot to just chill for a bit.
Then, we headed to Lavender Bluff Farm hoping to pick some lavender and wildflowers. Sadly, the lavender was a no-show this year (thanks to the mild Midwest winter), but the wildflowers were absolutely blooming and abundant. We got there early to beat the worst of the heat and had such a great time picking under a gorgeous, sunny blue sky. There was even an outdoor yoga class happening when we arrived, which looked really cool, something I might try someday.
After our picking adventure, we popped into the farm's gift shop. It's a fantastic space with tons of stuff.
Of course, most things were lavender-themed: dried bouquets, perfumes, face creams, you name it. My oldest snagged a cute pen shaped like a lavender stalk with flowers. Oh, and they offered us free lavender lemonade, which was a nice touch.
Shopping, Scenery, and a Vow to Return
Next, we wandered into town to check out the gift shops and art galleries. There were lots of people out and about, all with great energy and happy faces. Just a really nice vibes all around. Every shop was unique, offering a wide variety of cool items. I even found a candle for a friend that had biodegradable packaging with wildflower seeds embedded in it. How cool is that?!
Even though we were having a blast, I had to call it a little early after a few hours because my back started acting up. But we vowed to return. We're already planning to check out the nearby hiking trails and visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, which is just a few miles down the road.
If you know of any other cute towns we should visit in the Midwest, please let me know. We're always in the mood for a new adventure.
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