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Top 25 things to do in Red Wing, MN

There is plenty for residents and visitors alike to do in the historic town of Red Wing, Minnesota. From parks to theater to restaurants, there’s something for everyone in the city. There are also a couple vineyards, a brewery, pubs, and a wine bar for adults to enjoy. Lake Pepin and Barn Bluff offer excitement for…

8 Best Bike Rides in MN

In bikes and in life, it’s about the journey, not the destination. There are lots of opportunities to take out your bike and enjoy the scenery around Red Wing. This list of 8 bike trails should give you plenty of adventure. 8 Best Bike Rides in MN

Minnesota’s 3 best scenic byways

From prairie to river valleys to pine forests, Minnesota covers a range of landscapes, and the state’s 21 scenic byways traverse them all. But the best parts of these three drives is what you can do outside the car. Minnesota’s 3 best scenic byways

A Day Trip to Red Wing

From Minneapolis, Red Wing is just 55 miles southeast—a reasonable distance to travel for a quaint town with enough history, shops, eateries, and trails to keep you busy all day long, no matter what day of the week you visit. A Day Trip to Red Wing

River town treasures in Hastings, Red Wing and Prescott

Looking for a day-trip destination? Head south of the Twin Cities to the river towns of Red Wing, Hastings or nearby Prescott, Wis., for a fulfilling day of shopping and dining. Home, apparel and gift shops abound, not to mention plenty of places to grab a bite. River town treasures in Hastings, Red Wing and…

Things to do in Red Wing, MN

Red Wing is an old river town that has so much history and hometown pride. With amazing stores, home baked goods and so much more. Even with an incoming snow storm we still found plenty to do. Things to do in Red Wing, MN

Best little food towns in MN

Minnesota is no stranger to great food! As home of the Juicy Lucy, we sure know what makes a burger great – and we’re no stranger to tacos, pizza, or BBQ either! Best little food towns in MN

Red Wing Shoe Wall of Honor exhibit

Red Wing Shoe Company has unveiled its Wall of Honor exhibit in its flagship store. Those at the company are calling it a permanent monument to workers who make our world go. Red Wing Shoe Wall of Honor exhibit

The most famous hotel in every state

The thriving wheat market in Red Wing during the early 1870s created a need for a comfortable place for tourists and businesses passing through, resulting in this 62-room hotel. The most famous hotel in every state

An afternoon in Red Wing

Red Wing is best known as the home of Red Wing Shoes (many of which are still manufactured locally), and it has a pedestrian-friendly historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and the World’s Largest Boot. An afternoon in Red Wing