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“LOVE THIS PLACE! TOTALLY WORTH THE STOP!” ~ GOOGLE REVIEW Connecting people with eagles in nature, history and cultures. Your destination for EVERYTHING EAGLES! Meet live bald and golden eagles nose-to-beak without barriers. Experience an engaging live eagle program for all ages. Explore the wonder of raptors and the natural world through interactive exhibits, and be inspired by the incredible story of the bald eagle’s recovery from near extinction. Enjoy breathtaking views of wild eagles over the Mississippi River from the observation deck. Welcome to WABASHA-KELLOGG TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO WABASHA-KELLOGG ........... 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ........................... 6 - 7 MEETING FACILITIES ......................................... 8 GROUP ACTIVITIES ............................................ 9 ATTRACTIONS .......................................... 10 - 15 OVERNIGHT AMENITIES ................................. 16 LODGING AND CAMPING ..................... 17 - 23 FOOD AND DRINK ................................. 25 - 29 SHOPPING AND ANTIQUES ................. 30 - 36 VISITOR RESOURCES ........................... 37 - 39 CHURCHES/SCHOOLS .................................. 39 CITY PARKS ....................................................... 40 AREA/STATE PARK MAP ................................ 41 Admission: Members ........................... FREE CITY MAP .................................................. 42 - 43 Adults ....................................$10 U.S. Veterans ........................ $9 Youth (4-17) ........................... $7 3 and Under ..................... FREE Please check the Chamber calendar often at: wabashamn.org Open Year Round! OR, our Social pages for up-to-date Find us downtown Wabasha schedules and events. on the Mississippi River at 50 Pembroke Ave. S. 651-565-4989 nationaleaglecenter.org 3 I 3 www.wabashamn.org I www.wabashamn.org A FAMILY DESTINATION! Wabasha is your premier four-season recreation destination. Known for its WELCOME extraordinary natural beauty, Wabasha is nestled between the rugged soaring limestone bluffs of southeastern Minnesota and the majestic Mississippi River. More than just a picturesque historic river town, Wabasha draws tourists from all over the world. Many activities take advantage of its unique location. Boaters enjoy the ever-changing river with its wide channel, quiet backwaters, and abundant sandbars perfect for picnics or overnight camping. If kayaks or canoes are more your style, the Mississippi and nearby Zumbro River offer scenic stretches filled with wildlife. Wabasha is home to the National Eagle Center, a world-renowned museum and interpretive center dedicated to eagles and other wildlife indigenous to the Upper Mississippi River watershed. Nearly half of all waterfowl use the Mississippi River flyway for migration or nesting. The National Eagle Center offers unmatched opportunities for viewing them as well as exhibits, field-trips, and programming. If golf is more your forte, join us at The Bluffs, an eighteen-hole course perched high atop Coffee Mill Bluff which has stunning vistas of the Mississippi and Chippewa River valleys. Or head to Kellogg and play a round of mini-golf at LARK Toys, recently named one of the ten best toy stores in the entire world by USA Today! If biking is your passion, Wabasha is located on the Mississippi River Trail and the city itself is bike friendly. Bring your fishing gear and join us for a lazy afternoon trolling for walleye or get serious and enter one of the fishing tournaments that call Wabasha home. When autumn arrives the bluffs explode with color. Not to be outdone by Mother Nature, the entire town of Wabasha decks itself out with pumpkin topiaries and harvest-themed decorations. SeptOberfest runs from mid- September through October and draws visitors from around the country for juried craft boutiques, German food, and fun activities for adults and children. When the snow flies, the Coffee Mill Ski Area is the place to be with one of the longest vertical drops in the area. If you’re less skilled, but equally playful, join in the fun with snow tubing. Wabasha is surrounded by groomed trails for snowmobilers and ice fishing opportunities are abundant. If you are truly adventurous, join us in February for the Grumpy Plunge and jump into the frigid Mississippi to support local charities. Not a winter person? Pamper yourself! Get away to one of the wonderful lodging properties in the area and curl up by the fire. www.wabashamn.org I 4 FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS 2020 February 28th & 29th, 2020 EVENTS Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival Combat the winter blues by joining in the grumpy fun: ice fishing contest, Grumpy Plunge, poker tournament, live music and much more! (Wabasha) www.wabashamn.org/grumpyoldmenfest Weekends in March Soar With The Eagles As winter turns to spring, we celebrate the spring bald eagle migration with our SOAR with the Eagles Festival. The best time of the year to see eagles soaring, catching fish, nesting, screaming and chattering. Each weekend enjoy flying bird shows, live animals, our own live eagle programs, and much more! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience. (The National Eagle Center) www.nationaleaglecenter.org July 24th & 25th, 2020 Annual Riverboat Days Festival Celebrate your summer on the river in Wabasha. Live entertainment, 8th Annual Rubber Duck Derby, Riverboat Days 5K & 10K River Run, and much more! (Wabasha) www.wabashamn.org/riverboat-days September 11th - 13th, 2020 Kellogg Watermelon Festival Live music, Friday night burn-out, carnival in the park, craft market, soapbox derby, ranger ride, family-friendly entertainment. Grand Parade on Sunday. Always free watermelon after the parade! (Kellogg) www.KelloggWatermelonFest.com September 11th - October 24th, 2020 Relax and meander through our small midwestern rivertown that showcases the season of fall like no other. Imagine artistic displays of thousands of pumpkins, cornstalks, flowers, bales, and gourds among the natural beauty of the winding river, vibrant trees and majestic bluffs. An explosion of color that you will remember for a lifetime. (Wabasha and Kellogg) • Saturday Music under the Bridge (1pm - 3pm) - Sept. 12th; 19th; & Oct. 3rd; 10th; & 26th For all of • Street Performers - Sept. 26th & Oct. 10th the SeptOberfest • St. Felix Fall Festival - Sept. 20th events log on to: • Pumpkin Derby - Sept. 19th • Largest Pumpkin Contest - Oct. 3rd www.wabashamn.org/septoberfest • German Parade - Oct. 3rd www.wabashamn.org I 6 2020 Calendar of Events Seasonal Early June Oct thru April Eagle Viewing Field Trips St. Felix Salad Luncheon 2nd Friday of each month (National Eagle Center) (St. Felix School Gymnasium) 7 Happy Fridays Experience bald and golden eagles in the (LARK Toys) WILD! For dates and registration visit: July 4th Fun for preschoolers and their families! www.nationaleaglecenter.org/eagle-viewing Fireworks (Athletic Field at Dusk) For information and times visit: See website for schedule www.larktoys.com March 14th St. Patrick’s Day Parade November 15th (Main Street - Wabasha) Spring Creek Pro National St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Motocross Races Holiday Bazaar April 25th (Spring Creek Motocross Park – Millville, MN) www.springcreekmx.com November 28th Taste of Wabasha Sponsored by Red Bull (National Eagle Center) Small Business Saturday www.nationaleaglecenter.org July 15th - 18th December 4th - 5th April 30th - May 3rd Wabasha County Fair (Coffee Mill Ski Area) 100-Mile Christmas 100 Mile Garage Sale www.wabashacountyfair.org Celebration For complete info visit: From Hastings to Winona, holiday cheer mississippi-river.org/100-miles-of-fun/sales September 11th - October 24th prevails in each little town along Highway 61. Visit the various decorated Seasonal Boutiques (FALL) April 30th - May 24th shops, restaurants, and galleries. Wabasha’s Seasonal Boutiques, unique www.100milesofchristmas.org Seasonal Boutiques (SPRING) shopping and crafting opportunity at one Don’t miss Wabasha’s Seasonal Boutiques, of the many participating Boutiques. Open December 4th - 5 th open twice a year: twice a year: www.wabashamn.org/boutiques www.wabashamn.org/boutiques Old Fashioned Christmas (Downtown Wabasha) Enjoy a small May 1st - 3rd September 20th town holiday experience. Dick Hiley Memorial St. Felix Fall Festival • United Church of Christ Christmas St. Jude’s Fishing Tournament Bazaar www.stjude.org End of September • Faith Lutheran Church Cookie Walk • Carolers United Church of Christ • Business Open Houses Summer Apple Pie Sale Fishing For Eagles • Tree Lighting (National Eagle Center) October 3rd www.nationaleaglecenter.org/fishing-for-eagles German Parade (Main Street, Wabasha) Wednesday 3pm – May through August Outdoor Farmers Market *FREE Outdoor Concerts Every Friday 7pm – June through August RJAC Meet Me Under The Bridge 7 I www.wabashamn.org MEETING FACILITIES AMERICINN OF WABASHA TURNING WATERS BED, BREAKFAST 150 Commerce Dr., Wabasha I 651-565-5366 & BREWERY Meeting and banquet room. Capacity of 50 people. 136 Bridge Ave., Wabasha Available year-round! Work: 651-564-1568 cell: 561-307-4978 Quaint and quiet meeting space for small groups, weddings, ANDERSON GARDENS corporate retreats. Outdoor space available for wedding 64784 141st Ave., Wabasha I 651-565-3213 receptions and group outings. Brewery tours by appointment. A tranquil place to enjoy beautiful gardens - open for garden Available year round. clubs & tours, church and senior groups and more. For buses and larger groups, please call ahead. WABASHA CO. FAIRGROUNDS