Q: My girlfriend is getting married, and I want to give her a bachelorette party that has nothing to do with co-eds, strippers, or shots of tequila. Any suggestions?

A: Save the airfare and opt for an in-town getaway. Stillwater is a great mini escape for a trip to a day spa and a small plate and wine dinner—a sophisticated and a low-key way to bond with the ladies. Try Just For Me Spa (110 S. Greeley St., 651-439-4662). Tucked inside a log cabin, the range of services are more Bergdorf Blondes than Laura Ingalls Wilder—we suggest the Mini Day at the Spa, For $240 each, restore your best ladies with services that cleanse and hydrate the body and calm the mind. After, check out Cesare’s Wine Bar (102 2nd St., 651-439-1352) for a list of more than 400 wines and a great seasonal menu. If you want to spend the night at a quaint bed and breakfast, the Aurora Staples Inn (303 N. 4th St. 651-351-1187) is a Queen Anne Victorian–style home right on the St. Croix River.