Red Wing

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Red Wing
Red Wing
Red Wing
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This tourist-friendly riverside city in southeast Minnesota is famous for pottery, shoes, scenic lookouts and the Mississippi River.

Red Wing is a beautiful, laid-back city that offers a great mix of arts and crafts, river town history and theatre. The southern Minnesota city sits on a sharp bend of the Mississippi River, nestled between forested hills and valleys. This picturesque setting provides a perfect platform for outdoor recreation. 

Red Wing’s districts are enjoyable places to explore on foot. Wander around the Downtown Historic District to spot 19th-century architectural landmarks. Admire the brick storefronts and rows of Victorian houses. Browse independent antique and craft stores. Learn about the city’s shoe-making heritage at the Red Wing Shoe Museum. See local art exhibits at the Red Wing Arts Association. 

Check out the grand civic buildings located in the Historic Mall District. Attend a ballet, opera, musical or concert at the century-old Sheldon Theatre. Examine archaeological, geological, natural and social history artifacts at the Goodhue County Historical Society. Shop for one-of-a-kind pottery items at the Pottery Place Historic Centre. Discover rare stoneware, ceramics and dinnerware at the Red Wing Pottery Museum.

Take time to enjoy Red Wing’s riverside parks. Watch yachts, longboats and fishing trawlers cruise along the gently flowing Mississippi River. Relax on the benches and amid tall trees in Levee Park. Step onboard a traditional riverboat at the park’s jetty for an alternative view of the city. Enjoy a picnic at Bay Point Park and then check out the colourful boathouse village. Colvill Park has a children’s playground, picnic facilities and tennis and volleyball courts.

For some outdoor exercise, hike to the summit of the 340-foot-high (104-metre) Barn Bluff. Pass through thick woodland to lookout decks and sweeping city and river views. An easier walk or short drive will bring you to Sorin’s Bluff, famed for being one of the city’s best sunset viewpoints.

Red Wing is about a 1-hour drive southeast of Minneapolis. Intercity trains stop at the city on the route between Chicago and Portland. Walk between the major attractions or join a guided streetcar tour. Get out of the city and explore the 20-mile (32-kilometre) Cannon Valley Trail.

St James Hotel, a Historic Hotel of America
St James Hotel, a Historic Hotel of America
3.5 out of 5
406 Main St., Red Wing, MN
The price is S$220 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$220
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Red Wing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in ...
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Amazing historical hotel
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Reviewed on 21 Mar,2025

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Red Wing, MN
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Red Wing, MN
2.5 out of 5
4275 Hwy 61 West, Red Wing, MN
The price is S$155 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$155
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Red Wing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (974 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Mar,2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Red Wing, MN
Nichols Inn of Red Wing
Nichols Inn of Red Wing
2.5 out of 5
1819 Old West Main Street, Red Wing, MN
The price is S$118 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$118
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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8.8/10 Excellent! (820 reviews)
"Nice rate"

Reviewed on 24 Mar,2025

Nichols Inn of Red Wing
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The Berkman
The Berkman
3 out of 5
217 14th Ave SW, Rochester, MN
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (279 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Mar,2025

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Hudson Inn & Suites
Hudson Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
811 Dominion Drive, Hudson, WI
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8.2/10 Very Good! (692 reviews)
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Hudson Inn & Suites
Big River Escape Riverside Cabins
Big River Escape Riverside Cabins
3 out of 5
950 N Front St, Cochrane, WI
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9/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
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