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Everything travelers need to know about lodging, dining and doing in pretty Red Wing, Minnesota.
Everything travelers need to know about lodging, dining and doing in pretty Red Wing, Minnesota.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
You’re not going to stay in your hotel room all day, are you?
No vacation to Red Wing, Minnesota, is complete without taking in our lovely riverside parks, hiking, biking and climbing trails, or award-winning golf courses. Every outdoor destination in Red Wing offers something unique, from the majestic views of the Mississippi River Valley atop Barn Bluff to the ridiculous 17th hole at Mississippi National. Red Wing Hotels will help you decide what to see and where to go without a roof over your head.
No vacation to Red Wing, Minnesota, is complete without taking in our lovely riverside parks, hiking, biking and climbing trails, or award-winning golf courses. Every outdoor destination in Red Wing offers something unique, from the majestic views of the Mississippi River Valley atop Barn Bluff to the ridiculous 17th hole at Mississippi National. Red Wing Hotels will help you decide what to see and where to go without a roof over your head.
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Barn Bluff
Seventh St. • Red Wing, MN 55066
A fairly strenuous but short hike leads to panoramic views of Red Wing and the Mississippi River valley from nearly 400 feet in the air.
A fairly strenuous but short hike leads to panoramic views of Red Wing and the Mississippi River valley from nearly 400 feet in the air.
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Cannon Valley Trail
825 Cannon River Ave. • Red Wing, MN
The Cannon Valley Trail is a 19.7 mile long trail that runs through diverse and spectacular scenery on a former Chicago Great Western Railroad line connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing in beautiful southeastern Minnesota.
The Cannon Valley Trail is a 19.7 mile long trail that runs through diverse and spectacular scenery on a former Chicago Great Western Railroad line connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing in beautiful southeastern Minnesota.
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Colvill Park
515 Nymphara Lane • Red Wing, MN 55066
Colvill Park offers a boat launch, tennis courts, courtyard, screened pavilion and three open-air pavilions. This park also has several play structures, shuffle-board, horseshoe pits, volleyball, walking path and a vast picnic area along the Mississippi River. The distance around Colvill Park is .93 miles.
Colvill Park offers a boat launch, tennis courts, courtyard, screened pavilion and three open-air pavilions. This park also has several play structures, shuffle-board, horseshoe pits, volleyball, walking path and a vast picnic area along the Mississippi River. The distance around Colvill Park is .93 miles.
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Oakwood Cemetery
1258 Cherry St. • Red Wing, MN 55066
History buffs, nature photographers and hikers alike will enjoy every facet of this 150+ year-old cemetery that winds up the side of a bluff on the southern edge of Red Wing. A gorgeous stone archway welcomes you welcomes you to the foot of the bluff, and the historic, red-roofed chapel gives you just a taste of the history and architecture you’ll see as you work your way upward. Definitely worth the short drive or long walk.
History buffs, nature photographers and hikers alike will enjoy every facet of this 150+ year-old cemetery that winds up the side of a bluff on the southern edge of Red Wing. A gorgeous stone archway welcomes you welcomes you to the foot of the bluff, and the historic, red-roofed chapel gives you just a taste of the history and architecture you’ll see as you work your way upward. Definitely worth the short drive or long walk.
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Bay Point Park
Levee Rd. • Red Wing, MN
Bay Point Park offers picnic areas, two open-air pavilions, a walking path (open all year long and lit during evening hours), a play structure, volleyball court and a view of the winding Mississippi River. The distance around Bay Point Park is 1.25 is perfect for runners or walkers.
Bay Point Park offers picnic areas, two open-air pavilions, a walking path (open all year long and lit during evening hours), a play structure, volleyball court and a view of the winding Mississippi River. The distance around Bay Point Park is 1.25 is perfect for runners or walkers.
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Frontenac Golf Course
32420 Ski Road Frontenac, MN
Mount Frontenac is a breathtaking 18-hole golf course that overlooks the beautiful Mississippi River Bluffs and Lake Pepin.
Mount Frontenac is a breathtaking 18-hole golf course that overlooks the beautiful Mississippi River Bluffs and Lake Pepin.
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Frontenac State Park
29223 County 28 Blvd. • Frontenac, MN 55026
Frontenac is a birdwatcher's paradise. It's one of the best spots in the country to view birds migrating in the spring and fall. More than 260 species of birds have been recorded here thanks to Lake Pepin's diverse habitats – bluffland, prairie, floodplain forest and upland hardwood forest – attract numerous warblers, hawks, waterfowl and shorebirds.
Frontenac is a birdwatcher's paradise. It's one of the best spots in the country to view birds migrating in the spring and fall. More than 260 species of birds have been recorded here thanks to Lake Pepin's diverse habitats – bluffland, prairie, floodplain forest and upland hardwood forest – attract numerous warblers, hawks, waterfowl and shorebirds.
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Memorial Park
3892 Highway 58 • Red Wing, MN 55066
The blufftop Memorial Park's view of Red Wing, the Mississippi River and bluffs of both Minnesota and Wisconsin should not be missed. Once at the top of Sorin's Bluff, visitors will find hiking and biking trails, picnic tables, a Frisbe-golf course and open spaces to explore.
The blufftop Memorial Park's view of Red Wing, the Mississippi River and bluffs of both Minnesota and Wisconsin should not be missed. Once at the top of Sorin's Bluff, visitors will find hiking and biking trails, picnic tables, a Frisbe-golf course and open spaces to explore.
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Minnesota State College SE Technical Disc Golf Course
308 Pioneer Rd. • Red Wing, MN 55066
Nine holes of mostly flat, lightly wooded disc golf.
Nine holes of mostly flat, lightly wooded disc golf.
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Mississippi National Golf Links
202 Bush Street • Red Wing, MN 55066
This 36-hole public golf course features a newly remodeled clubhouse that is perfect for any special occasion. The staff is experienced at handling group outings of all sizes.
This 36-hole public golf course features a newly remodeled clubhouse that is perfect for any special occasion. The staff is experienced at handling group outings of all sizes.
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Red Wing Golf Club
1311 W 6th St • Red Wing, MN 55066
Founded in 1915, this beautiful 18-hole course is nestled in the sand bluffs of Red Wing and the Mississippi River Valley. Come and experience the beauty and warmth of the Red Wing Golf Club.
Founded in 1915, this beautiful 18-hole course is nestled in the sand bluffs of Red Wing and the Mississippi River Valley. Come and experience the beauty and warmth of the Red Wing Golf Club.
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Rusty's River Rides
East Ave. & Levee Rd. • Red Wing, MN
Rusty's Red Wing River Rides is an ideal way to take a day cruise on the Mississippi river. Sight-Sea-ER II departs daily from the historic river town of Red Wing, Minnesota on a variety of public excursions that begin in mid-April and run through October.
Rusty's Red Wing River Rides is an ideal way to take a day cruise on the Mississippi river. Sight-Sea-ER II departs daily from the historic river town of Red Wing, Minnesota on a variety of public excursions that begin in mid-April and run through October.
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Welch Mill Canoe and Tubing
26389 County 7 Blvd. • Welch, MN 55089
Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of canoeing, tubing, or kayaking along the scenic Cannon River Valley.
Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of canoeing, tubing, or kayaking along the scenic Cannon River Valley.
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Welch Village
26685 County 7 Blvd. • Welch, MN 55066
Located in the scenic Cannon River Valley, Welch Village offers 60 runs of exciting ski and snowboard terrain. Four slope-side bunkhouses, which are available for rental, feature a shared bathroom and are an inexpensive way to have an overnight ski experience. Just bring your sleeping bag and pillow to enjoy the fun of bunkhouses style lodging.
Located in the scenic Cannon River Valley, Welch Village offers 60 runs of exciting ski and snowboard terrain. Four slope-side bunkhouses, which are available for rental, feature a shared bathroom and are an inexpensive way to have an overnight ski experience. Just bring your sleeping bag and pillow to enjoy the fun of bunkhouses style lodging.
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