One such location is Stillwater. The city is located on the Mississippi River at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, a roughly 85 mile drive, or about an hour and 20 minute trip from the Granite City.

STILLWATER, Minn. — It's a city known for its sites. Out-of-towners come for the beautiful St. Croix, the bustling restaurants and, believe it or not, they also come for the stairs. "People love it.