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2025 Proud winner of the Best Scenic Drive
Exciting news—the Great River Road has been named Best Scenic Drive in the 2025 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards! The Great River Road was voted as the Best Scenic Drive beating out other iconic routes like the Natchez Trace, Route 66, and the Pacific Coast Highway. Learn more about the USA Today 10Best…
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Southeast Minnesota Town Has One of the Best Main Streets in the State | Power96
So many cute and quaint towns in Minnesota, and Southeast Minnesota has one of the best. Red Wing made the list of one of the best in the state for having a great Main Street!
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Yes, you really can major in bicycles at this Minnesota college | StarTribune
A new degree program in design and fabrication is luring students from around the globe. Yes, you really can major in bicycles at this Minnesota College
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Your Winter Playground
The outdoors aren’t just for summer. Join us here in Red Wing, nature’s playground during all seasons! From the bluffs to the river and everything in between, stay active through the winter months and fight off cabin fever in beautiful Red Wing. Make Welch Village your alpine headquarters for skiing and snowboarding. Whether you’re just…
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World-Class Art & Entertainment
Red Wing is your destination for arts and entertainment. While still known primarily for our shoes, historic pottery, and majestic Mississippi bluffs, Red Wing should also be known as a river-town with world-class arts and live music. Sharing live art experiences with friends, family, and neighbors has always been a vital way to entertain, educate,…
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Stay Cozy In Red Wing
Looking for an easy staycation that’ll keep you cozy and warm? Step inside the historic St. James Hotel located in Red Wing, MN along the Mississippi River. An easy getaway that has dining, shopping, spa services, and more! So, grab your girlfriends or partner, and enjoy the relaxation you deserve! Every room is unique and…
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5 Can’t Miss Day Trips to Take Over MEA Break | Minnesota Monthly
About an hour outside of the Twin Cities, Red Wing is a charming Minnesota town along the Mississippi with a historic feel, but not lacking in things to do. 5 Can’t Miss Day Trips to Take Over MEA Break
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The Art of Legacy: An Introduction to the Anderson Center and Director Stephanie Rogers | Alive
Here, amidst bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River valley, reigns—or perhaps hides—the Anderson Center, a residency space and community arts center offering musical performances, poetry readings and local outreach year-round. The Art of Legacy: An Introduction to the Anderson Center & Director Stephanie Rogers
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The Eclectic Sheldon Theatre | MusicInMinnesota.com
The eclectic Sheldon Theatre is the Jewel Box of Red Wing. The Eclectic Sheldon Theatre
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