If you go
Chisago County Swedish Barn Quilt Trail: Nearly 50 quilt patterns painted on barns, storefronts and municipal buildings around Hwy. 8 from Chisago City to Taylors Falls, Minn. Locations at chisagocounty.org/pdf-files/SwedishBarnQuiltTrail.pdf.
Where to shop
The Merry Peddlers: 10550 South Av., Chisago City.
Lindstrom Antique Mall: 12740 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom.
Homespun Treasures: 12810 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom.
Where to wine
WineHaven Winery and Vineyard: 10020 Deer Garden Lane, Chisago City.
Wild Mountain Winery: 16906 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls.
Where to dine
Wagon Wheel Cafe & Pizza: 29331 Main St., Chisago City.
Lindstrom Bakery: 12830 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom.
The Dalles Restaurant and Lounge: 720 Hwy. 35, St. Croix Falls, Wis.
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