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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

Most charming Main Streets. in MN

Let the delightful feeling of nostalgia take over as you escape to an older time on Main Street in Red Wing. Stay or dine at the 19th century St. James Hotel, a historic landmark on this quaint street. Most charming Main Streets. in MN

Big Turn Music Fest

What could I tell you about Red Wing before this weekend? They do make pretty great shoes, and those bluffs near town are neat. Big Turn Music Fest

Winging It

Red Wing’s historic downtown—all neat brick and sandstone edifices reaching back to the 1800s—speaks to the Southern Minnesota river city’s heyday as a port and, soon after, a railroad hub. Winging It

10 Best Pubs in MN

As soon as you walk into Jimmy’s Pub, you’ll forgive that it’s located inside a hotel (the fact the it’s the historic St. James Hotel on the Red Wing riverfront helps a lot, too). 10 Best Pubs in MN

10 Mouthwatering Steakhouses in MN

Red Wing’s delicious steakhouse has beautifully cooked meats, and great beer. It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy an unbeatable meal. 10 Mouthwatering Steakhouses in MN

10 MN restaurants that have stood the test of time

As the oldest restaurant in Red Wing, Bev’s Cafe is an obvious addition to this list. This charming little cafe is as adorable as it is delicious. 10 MN restaurants that have stood the test of time

14 best Holiday shopping destinations in MN

The historic, Mississippi River city of Red Wing is known best for the boots that its largest business manufactures. 14 best Holiday shopping destinations in MN