Neighboring Cities - AmericInn® of Red Wing, MN
Welcome to the Cities Neighboring our Red Wing Minnesota Hotel
Lake City Minnesota
Lake City is located 15 miles South of Red Wing MN. Lake City was well named since it is located at the heart of the Minnesota shoreline on one of the most photogenic spots on Lake Pepin. Lake Pepin is one of the finest sail boating lakes in all of Minnesota. The Lake City marina is the largest small boat marina on the Mississippi and is located two blocks to the east of the downtown business district. Fishermen have access to the lake from either shore fishing piers or boats. Numerous fishing tournaments are held. Walleye and striped Bass fishing are the most popular but Lake Pepin has over 85 species of fish as reported by the DNR. As a boundary water fishing is open all year. The Lake attracts many species of birds. Spring and fall migrations of waterfowl can be seen from the shores, and parks along the river. When the Lake freezes, dozens of eagles can be seen on the edge of the ice looking for an easy catch of fish. The same is repeated each spring as the lake ice goes out. Located in a Major Migratory Corridor, Lake City offers year round wildlife viewing.
In the spring, Water Ski Days are held the last weekend in June drawing more than 20,000 visitors. The festival features music, crafts, carnival rides, a classic car show, parades and of course water ski shows. Ralph W. Samuelson was only 18 years old when he invented the sport of water skiing just off the shore from Lake City in 1922.
Johnny Appleseed Days, held the first weekend in October, features the abundance of apples grown in the area. It is held near the peak of the spectacular fall foliage. The orchards in the Lake City area produce about one-fourth of the 700,000 bushels of apples grown in Minnesota each year. The Lake City area is the nation's largest producer of the Haralson variety of apple.
Winona Minnesota
Winona is located 60 miles South of Red Wing MN. Winona is nestled between the covered limestone river bluffs that rise 500 feet and the stunning mighty Mississippi River. The historical architecture and cultural opportunities give Winona a soul that is living, breathing and growing. Winona was founded in 1851 by a steamboat captain. Positioned on a large island in the Mississippi. Today, Winona is driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit that has given birth to a city that has built its future by embracing its past. There is a strong arts movement, and abundant shopping.
Hastings Minnesota
Located just 15 miles north of Red Wing, Hastings is a scenic river town steeped in tradition. It is loaded with rugged and colorful scenery of the Mississippi, St. Croix and Vermillion Rivers. History is the focus for many visitors to Hastings, nationally known for its Victorian architecture. Hastings has a total of 63 buildings on the National Register including 33 commercial buildings and 28 private homes and 2 churches. Hastings lies at the junction of the Mississippi, St. Croix, and Vermillion rivers, which serve as a stunning backdrop for hiking, biking, picnicking or boating. Hastings also boasts beautiful public parks, several golf courses and a host of other recreational possibilities.
Spring Lake Park just northwest of the city features hiking and cross-country ski trails and the spectacular Schaar's Bluff Picnic Area. More riverside hiking trails area available at nearby Afton State Park, along with challenging mountain bike trails and backpack camping overlooking the St. Croix River. Beautiful, spring-fed Lake Rebecca offers picnicking and fishing just a short distance from the Mississippi, a great stopover on your way down the Great River Road. And to the east, the St. Croix River widens before it joins the Mississippi, making our Point Douglas Beach the perfect spot for water fun.
Wabasha Minnesota
Wabasha Minnesota is located 30 miles south of Red Wing MN. With many year round activities your visit will always be memorable. They have boating, camping, river recreation, golfing, skiing, miles of trails for the outdoor enthusiast, and of course, bird watching. Eagles are of abundance during the winter months and they nest here year round. The National Eagle Center in downtown Wabasha houses three live eagles and is available for programs and special groups. Many visitors from all over the world have been to Wabasha to have a "Nose to Beak" experience with American's National Symbol of Freedom - the American Bald Eagle. Wabasha's historic district has more than 50 buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Take the historic walking tour and discover Wabasha's history.
Frontenac Minnesota
Frontenac Minnesota is located 10 miles South of Red Wing MN. The Frontenac State Park is located here, where cross-country skiers can enjoy 4.7 miles of groomed trails. Within park boundaries, snowmobilers can ride 5.5 miles of groomed trails through ravines, or on the bluff top with great views, and then connect with more than 400 miles of trail outside the park. Still others can quietly snowshoe in the park or bring sleds, toboggans and tubes and try out the park's sliding hill. Frontenac offers the best views of Lake Pepin and the Mississippi River Valley. From an overlook 430 feet above the lake in Frontenac State Park, visitors can see nearly the entire 26 mile long lake, the river valley, and the Wisconsin and Minnesota bluffs on either side. The park offers several other spectacular views of the lake and inland valleys from various points along the 13 miles of hiking trails.
