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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.