The City of Afton, Minnesota is situated about fifteen miles east of St. Paul and stretches along the eastern border of Washington County, and the state of Minnesota. The city covers around 25.5 square miles of land and contains a variety of diversified, landscape including agricultural, residential and commercial districts. 2,800 residents relish Afton’s exceptional, rural qualities.

The St. Croix River provides wonderful opportunities for boating and fishing, and two popular marinas in the town are usually very active in the warmer months. Afton also boasts a large, attractive park where children can run around or adults can sit and have a conversation with one another. The city has many small shops and a variety of distinctive restaurants that make visiting the city quite an occasion.

The city of Afton was established in 1855, and got its name from the poem Sweet Afton by Robert Burns. The city is well renowned for Afton Alps, the largest ski and snowboard location in the Twin Cities. It is also home to Afton State Park, a prevalent skate park along the St. Croix River. With these two recreational spots and the old-fashioned small-town look in a major metropolitan area, this city offers one of the most unique and coveted living spaces in the state.

If you have any questions regarding the city of Afton, Minnesota, or if you would like to sell or buy a house in the area, please feel free to visit TwinCitiesPropertyFinder.com or call 1-800-909-1953.