"Opened in late 2016, the Hewing occupies the historic Jackson Building, built in 1897 as a warehouse for timber traveling the Mississippi River and showroom for farm equipment—traces of the past can still be seen in what is otherwise a thoroughly contemporary, and endearingly Minnesotan hotel. Cleverly curated in-room amenities include cozy Faribault Woolen Mills throws, a minibar stocked with local products, and a terrific bar with full-bottle tipples from Far North Spirits and Tattersall Distilling. Tullibee restaurant is a big draw for visitors and locals, serving tasty Nordic-inspired food and sourcing from its own on-site butcher for meat to roast over its wood-fired grill. Don't miss the sixth floor's rooftop bar and cocktail lounge—and for guests, the use of a small pool in summer that turns in to a hot tub in winter (there's also a 20-person cedar-wood sauna)." - CNT Editors
