There’s so much to see and do in Winona. Here are some of our favorites:
What to do this weekend
Go to Visit Winona’s website for a full directory of local attractions, events, visitor’s guide, and listing of what’s happening this weekend in Winona!
In the Media
- Winona 360
- Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine: Winding Down in Winona
- Minnesota Public Radio: A Day in Winona
- Midwest Living: Two-day getaway to Winona
- National Geographic: Drives of a Lifetime
- Village House Featured on SmarterTravel.com!
Arts & Culture
- Frozen River Film Festival
- Great River Shakespeare Festival
- Minnesota Beethoven Festival
- Minnesota Marine Art Museum
- Saint Mary’s University Page Theater
- Smith Studio and Gallery
- Theater du Mississippi
- Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
Coffee Houses
Gardens
- Prairie Moon Wildflower Seed Company
- Winona State University Garden and Monument Tour
- Minnesota Marine Art Museum
Golf
Printable Map of Winona Area Golfing
History & Architecture
- Pickwick Mill
- Merchant’s Bank Lobby
- Watkins Administration Building
- Watkins Museum
- Winona County Historical Society Museum
- Polish Cultural Institute of Winona
- Winona National Bank African Safari Museum
- Historic Downtown Indoor Walking Tour (Printable)
- Historic Downtown Outdoor Walking Tour (Printable)
- Arches Museum of Pioneer Life
- Bunnell House
- Castlerock Museum (Alma)
Gardens/Farms/Local Food Producers
- Bluff Country Coop
- Garvin Heights Vineyard
- Seven Hawks Vineyard
- Great River Road Wine Trail
- Suncrest Gardens Wood-Fired Pizza Night
- Winona Farmer’s Market (May – October)
- Rockie Hill Bison Farm
- Mandala Tea
- Pork & Plants Greenhouse
Outdoor Activities
For everything outdoor, contact WSU’s Outdoor Education and Recreation Center
- Great River Road National Scenic By-Way
- Apple Blossom Drive (La Crescent, MN)
- Audubon’s Great River Birding Trail
- Saint Mary’s University Disc Golf Course
- Saint Mary’s University Challenge Ropes Course
- Saint Mary’s University Trail System (Hiking and Cross-Country Skiing)
- Trinona
- Alma Tundra Swan Watch
- University on the River Educational Cruises
- Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
- La Crosse Queen Paddlewheel Cruises
- Mississippi Explorer River Boat Cruises
Printable Guides:
- Printable Map of Snowmobiling Trails
- Printable Map of Winona Area Hiking/Biking
- Printable Map of Regional Birding Sites
- Printable Map of Winona Area Canoeing and Kayaking
- Printable Guide to Winona Area Fishing
- Printable Guide to Cross-Country Ski Trails
- City of Winona Bikeways
- Holzinger Hiking/Biking Trail Map
- Winona County Bike Look Map
Restaurants
Destination Restaurants:
- Culina Mariana’s (La Crosse, WI) 40 miles
- The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern (La Crosse, WI) 34 miles
- Harbor View Cafe (Pepin, WI) 43 miles
- Hillside Fish House (Bluff Siding, WI) 7 miles
- Trempeleau Hotel (Trempeleau, WI) 20 miles
- Sullivan’s Supper Club (Trempeleau, WI) 20 miles
- Kate and Gracies (Alma, WI) 29 miles
- The Monarch Public House (Fountain City, WI) 12 miles
- Nelson Cheese Factory (Nelson, WI) 35 miles
Winona Restaurants:
- Signatures Restaurant
- The Acoustic Cafe
- Blue Heron Coffee House
- Mango’s Grill
- Lakeview Drive-in
- Blooming Grounds Coffee House
- Chong’s Noodle House
- Sammy’s Pizza
- Bloedow’s Bakery
- Cedar Valley Golf and Dining
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