Visitor's Guide 2018
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VISITOR’S GUIDE 2018 Find an ABUNDANCE of ACTIVITIES all year long. www.RedWing.org #RedWingMN We love Red Wing! I hear this sentiment over and over from visitors and residents alike. It’s shared with such excitement and wonder and it makes me so proud to be part of this community. Our history, natural beauty and small town charm are what makes us special and it’s amazing to have it recognized and to share it with others. Explore the endless opportunities to make Welcome. memories in our beautiful riverside town. Whether it’s your first time here, or you are a longtime fan, we invite you to explore all that we have to offer. There is always something new to experience and fun to visit the classic attractions like the World’s Largest Boot at the flagship Red Wing Shoe Store, Red Wing Pottery and Stoneware factory and retail store, the Sheldon Theatre, St. James Hotel and all of the beautiful Table of hiking and biking trails. Create fun memories to take with you, or even make Red Wing your home Contents: or business headquarters. How to Get Here .................. 4 Events ............................... 5-7 Share the love. Arts & Entertainment ............ 8 Red Wing is a fun place, and we want to see you Directory .............................. 8 share your memories with us on social media. History ............................... 11 Post your photos using #RedWingMN and follow Directory ............................ 12 us on social media to keep up with the fun Historic Walking Tour .......... 13 activities and events. Outdoor Activities ................ 15 Directory ............................ 17 Travel solo or bring the gang. Biking Trails ...................... 19 If you are looking for ideas for your next Things to Do Outdoors ..... 20-21 getaway, this guide can bring inspiration, or Parks & Amenities .............. 22 visit www.RedWing.org for itineraries for Girls Hiking Trails ........................ 23 Getaways, Bus Tours, Culinary experiences, Wine City Map ....................... 24-25 & Beer enthusiasts, Health & Wellness Retreats, Event Spaces ...................... 26 Art & Theatre lovers, or Outdoor adventurers and more. If you want to get advice from local Event Guide ...................... 26 experts, give us a call at the Visitor Center and Lodging ............................. 28 we can share our recommendations. Lodging Guide .................... 26 Directory ............................ 30 St. James Hotel ................... 31 We look forward to seeing you, Bed & Breakfasts .................. 32 and wish you safe travels. Dining ................................ 33 Call us or visit us at: RedWing.org Dining Guide ...................... 34 Directory ............................ 35 or on social media to plan your Wine & Beer ....................... 37 Red Wing adventure. Shopping ........................... 38 Directory ............................ 41 Things to Do Indoors .............. 43 Community Services ............ 44 #RedWingMN Directory ....................... 44-45 Arloa Bach Around the Area ................. 46 Executive Director Directory ....................... 46-47 Red Wing Visitor and Convention Bureau www.RedWing.org Getting to Red Wing By land, air, or water, transportation to and in the Red Wing area has never been easier. Once you arrive, stop by the Red Wing Visitor and Convention Bureau for help planning your visit. Whether you’re here for a Contact the day or a week, we can Visitor Center to help you explore the city Start Planning Your Trip! and its surrounding area. Located inside the Historic Train Depot Now just decide 420 Levee Street | Red Wing, MN 55066 how you want to arrive! (651) 385-5934 | Email: [email protected] From Rochester, MN (44 miles) From St. Paul, MN (45 miles) U.S. Hwy 52 North to Zumbrota / U.S. Hwy 52 South to Hampton, BY CAR MN Hwy 58 North MN / MN Hwy 50 East to BY PLANE Being an hour away from the U.S. Hwy 61 South Rochester International Airport (RST) Twin Cities and 90 minutes from From La Crosse, WI (93 miles) is a full-service airport located less La Crosse (via the scenic Great U.S. Hwy 61 North to Red Wing From Minneapolis, MN (54 miles) than an hour away from Red Wing. I-94 East to St. Paul / U.S. Hwy 52 River Road) makes Red Wing an From Chicago, IL (364 miles) For international flights, Minneapolis- easy driving destination. Interstate 90 West to La Crosse, WI South to Hampton, MN / MN Hwy St. Paul International Airport (MSP) / U.S. Hwy 61 North 50 East to U.S. Hwy 61 South is located just over an hour away. BY BOAT BY BIKE BY BUS BY TRAIN Using the Mississippi River to get Pedal your way into Red Wing on two We welcome bus tours or large Amtrak stops twice daily at the here is a breeze. Just 20 miles south different bike trails that wind their groups by bus to Red Wing historic Depot and Visitor Center of the Hastings, MN/Prescott, WI way into town. The Cannon Valley throughout the year. We have and hotels and shops are in walking area, and 6 miles north of Lake Trail gets you here from Cannon Falls great access to dining, shopping distance! Looking to book tickets? Pepin, choose Red Wing to dock and Welch, or take the Goodhue and attractions with great lodging Find transportation information in your boat and explore. See page 17 Pioneer State Trail from Hay Creek. options for groups and easy the directory on page 45. for marina information. accessibility to parking. 500 DESTINATIONS. INFINITE STORIES. See Where the Train Can take you. OFFERING NON-STOP FLIGHTS WITH Book your trip today at Amtrak.com/deals. Fares, routes, and schedules subject to change without notice. Amtrak is a registered service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Featured Events Featured A Wide Variety of Eventskeep you coming back throughout the year because there’s always something to do! There are so many events going on in Red Wing throughout the year, we simply don’t have enough room to list them in this guide. To give you a taste of the events Red Wing offers, find a sampling of events on the pages ahead. Check out the multitude of other events and activities going on each month by regularly visiting www.the events calendar on RedWing.org and follow us on social media for updates and reminders! #RedWingMN 5 On-Going Events On-Going Events Free Family Fun Days at the Goodhue County Big-Name Entertainment at Treasure Island Historical Society 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch | Info: TICasino.com With a 3,000-seat event center, Treasure Island Resort & Casino hosts many big-name 1166 Oak Street performers from music acts (such as Gary Allen, Earth, Wind, & Fire, and Daughtry!) to Info: GoodhueCountyHistory.org comedians and more throughout the year. Check out their website for upcoming events. Enrich yourself and your whole Plus, free music can always be heard Friday and Saturday nights at their Parlay Lounge. family with history at no charge! (Regular admission is $5 for adults, $2 for ages 13-18, and kids 12 and under get in free.) May-October: Red Wing Area First Sunday of the Month Farmers’ Market November-April: June - October: Historic Train Depot (Levee First Saturday of the Month St.) | City Hall (4th & Bush) November - February: Sargent’s Nursery (3352 N Service Drive) Info: www.RedWingAreaFarmersMarket.org The Red Wing Area Farmers’ Markets regularly include locally-grown food, Red Wing fresh bakery and artisan craft vendors, Arts Presents: live music, and activities for kids. In the summer, the Farmers’ Market sets up shop Concerts in outside the historic Depot on Saturdays the Park from 8am-1pm. During the week, you can Wednesday Nights find trucks parked outside City Hall on 4th and Bush Streets. After October, the June 6 - July 25 • 7pm Farmers’ Market moves indoors at Sargent’s Central Park Nursery during the winter months. (Select Info: RedWingArts.org Saturdays November through February. Check website for dates.) Mississippi Riverboats Levee Park | Dates & Times Vary Visit RedWing.org for the most accurate schedule. Get an up-close look at majestic riverboats (such as the Queen of the Mississippi, America, American Queen, and more!) that dock in Red Wing on various days between August and October. Be sure to visit www.RedWing.org for a complete list Performances at and the latest up-to-date information (as dates are subject to Sheldon Theatre change frequently). 443 W 3rd Street | Info: SheldonTheatre.org The unforgettable Sheldon Theatre entertains, educates and enlightens year round with an eclectic mix of live music, theatre, dance, comedy, and family programs plus classic films. Find the full event schedule, with something different every week Sept – May, at sheldontheatre.org. Visit www.RedWing.org for our full calendar of events! 6 th 10 Annual Events Featured Rolling River Featured Music Festival June 21 Central Park Info: SheldonTheatre.org This popular event offers free Events entertainment from big names in music. Bring your lawn chairs! Photo by Chap Achen Plein Air Art Festival June 11-16 Throughout the Red Wing Area Info: www.RedWingArts.org Music, community events, and more. Watch artists paint en plein air (French for “in the open air”) as they capture Red Wing’s scenic surroundings. After the festival, stop by the Red Wing Arts Depot Treasure Island Pow Wow Gallery between June 16-August 5 to view the paintings up close and even take July 13-15 home a painting of Red Wing. Treasure Island Outdoor Grounds 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd. | Info: 1-800-554-5473 Celebrate Native American culture and history through traditional food, art, music, and dancing as artisans, dancers, Red Wing Collectors and drummers come to town from all over the United States Society 42nd Annual and Canada for Prairie Island’s Annual Pow Wow. Convention July 12-14 River City Days Minnesota State College Southeast 308 Pioneer Rd. | Info: www.ERWCS.org August 3-5 Throughout the City Members of the Red Wing Collectors Info: www.RiverCityDays.org Society (RWCS) flock to Red Wing from all across the country to Red Wing’s annual summer celebrate the history and collections festival is full of fun for all of pottery.