Savor & Stroll: A Culinary Walking Tour of Downtown Hudson
Explore Hudson's thriving food scene! Enjoy tastings at six popular destinations, learn about the town's rich history, stroll along the banks of the scenic St. Croix River, and experience what makes Hudson one of the most memorable small towns in America. Tours end on a sweet note at Knoke's Chocolates & Nuts for a sampling of handmade chocolates and ice cream.
Current destinations include Pier 500, Barker’s Bar & Grill, St. Croix Baking Company, Pedro’s Pizza Lounge, Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts and Grand Fete or Black Rooster Bistro.
*Destinations could be subject to change.
- Tours begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. inside the lobby of the Phipps Center for the Arts (https://thephipps.org/) at 109 Locust St, Hudson, WI 54016.
- Tours take place rain or shine, so please dress comfortably for the weather.
- The entire tour is three hours and concentrated in the downtown area along mostly flat terrain, although there are some small inclines and declines along the route. The total distance walked is less than 3/4 mile.
Transportation to and from Hudson is on your own. Ages 21 and up.
Fee includes: 6 tastings
Guide: by Hudson Food Walk.
Tour Activity Rating: 3 (Walking moderate distances with some steps and/or stairs and standing.)
Katie Elwood (Hudson Food Tour)
Instructor
While they did not grow up in Hudson, Katie and Brian Elwood are proud to call this quaint river town home for the past 22 years. It is their love of Hudson and desire to share it with others that inspired them to launch Hudson Food Walk in 2017. Their tour is designed to offer a true “Taste of Hudson” and showcase all the goodness this vibrant river town has to offer (including its rich history, the scenic St. Croix River and Hudson's thriving food scene.) Over the past 6 years, their team of experienced guides has hosted nearly 200 tours and introduced thousands of guests to the unique tastes and unforgettable charm of historic downtown Hudson.
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FullInstructors:
- Katie Elwood (Hudson Food Tour)
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Sat, Oct 24th 2026 | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Phipps Center for the Arts |
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Online registration is overInstructors:
- Katie Elwood (Hudson Food Tour)
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| Fri, Sep 18th 2026 | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Phipps Center for the Arts |