Neighboring Cities - AmericInn^® Wabasha, MN

Welcome to the Cities Neighboring our Wabasha Minnesota Hotel

Wabasha is located in one of the most scenic and historic areas of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.  Looking for the scenic route?  Click here to check out a map of the following routes :

• Great River Road: a portion of the national scenic  byway following the Mississippi River
• Historic Bluff Country: 88-mile national scenic byway through Minnesota's "driftless" area
• Apple Blossom: short byway highlighting apple orchards along Mississippi River valley bluffs

Red Wing Minnesota

Red Wing is located just 30 miles northwest of Wabasha. Nestled amidst river bluffs on the sharpest navigable bend on the Mississippi River, Red Wing presents the perfect mix of river town history, artistry, theatre, crafts – and great shoes, of course.

Red Wing is an antique and pottery lover’s paradise, and also is home to dozens of one-of-a-kind clothing, gift and craft stores. From the beautiful downtown to the historic Pottery Place Mall, you’ll find unique treasures to warm your heart and make you smile long after you’ve left. Culinary confections, candles, hand-blown glass and Scandinavian and German keepsakes all await personal discovery. And the famous Red Wing Shoes and Red Wing Stoneware are purchased and collected across the country.

The town boasts one of the finest small theatres in the Midwest. The community is devoted and beloved to the beautifully restored Sheldon Performing Arts Theatre (built in 1904), and welcomes the draw of nationally known acts.

In the Arts, the Red Wing Arts Association Gallery gives you your first glimpse of works by talented local artists. Natural history buffs and young history protégés are fascinated by the Goodhue County Historical Center’s exhibits. And welcome our recent addition to our long list of activities, the Falconer Vineyards Winery, now open for tours and tasting.

Red Wing’s lodging leads the league in small-town lodging. The St James Hotel has provided the finest accommodations since 1875. None of its 61 guestrooms are alike, and each is named after a riverboat that used to pass through Red Wing. Seven charming motels provide travelers with more lodging options, and offer amenities you might not expect.

Red Wing’s newest attraction is Red Wing Shoe Store & Museum featuring the world’s largest boot—size 638 1/2!

Winona Minnesota

34 miles southeast of Wabasha, Winona is the southernmost of Minnesota’s great Mississippi River towns on the scenic Great River Road. Founded by steamboat captain Orrin Smith in 1851, Winona’s gateway location on the Mississippi River made it a primary transportation hub and one of the nation’s richest cities by 1900. Many historic buildings and beautiful vintage homes echo the legacy, portraying Winona’s ongoing harmony with the river to this day.

Known as the “Stained Glass Capital” of the United States, the city has studios that restore, repair, design, and create stained-glass pieces for buildings nationwide. But it’s not all about glass. The Winona County History Center,Watkins Museum and Store, Polish Museum, Pickwick Mill, Rollingstone-Luxembourg Historical Museum and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum all have historical and cultural memories that are unforgettable.

Don’t miss a visit to Garvin Heights Overlook for a truly breathtaking panoramic view of the river valley, then stop at the Garven Heights Vineyard, open seasonally for tours and tasting. Head downtown to view our historic architecture and shop for unique gifts, or stroll Levee Park to view the gigantic barges. A fun way to see all the attractions in town is to get on the trolley tour.

Outdoor enthusiasts find that Winona is “heaven on earth.” Headquarters to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, popular activities range from canoeing to horseback riding, snowmobiling to cross-country skiing.

Winona is also home to the Great River Shakespeare Festival, Minnesota Beethoven Festival, and Frozen River Film Festival and Dakota Homecoming and Gathering. Classic stage performances at Saint Mary’s University, and Winona State University, concerts through Theatre du Mississippi, and art exhibits are thriving; and talented local artists and musicians contribute to the lively arts culture.

Winona truly is a treasure-filled destination. Come discover this great town and why visitors return time and again.

Lanesboro Minnesota

Just 56 miles south of our Wabasha hotel is Lanesboro. Nestled in the valley of the Root River, Lanesboro is recognized as being the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Minnesota. In 2009, Lanesboro was named one of America’s Prettiest Towns by Yahoo! Travel/Forbes Traveler for scenic beauty and small town charm. In addition, Mother Earth News also recognized Lanesboro as one of the “Great Places You’ve (Maybe) Never Heard Of” list honoring the city’s cultural and natural attractions.

Be greeted with small town hospitality. Visitors are entertained with invigorating outdoor activities, rich artistic experiences, unique shopping, a local winery, fine dining and a variety of quality accommodations with all the modern amenities you expect.

In Lanesboro, the arts thrive. Extraordinary exhibits appear year round at the Lanesboro Arts Center and St. Mane Theater, featuring a variety of regional artists. More than 20,000 people attend live professional theatre at the acclaimed Commonweal Theatre Company, and when summer comes back around Lanesboro’s own homegrown radio variety show, Over the Back Fence, is broadcast live on Sunday nights.

Biking lovers rave about the spectacular paved Root River State Bike Trail that winds 60 miles through the valley with Lanesboro at its heart. It runs along an abandoned railroad bed through high bluffs, forestlands, rolling fields and pure inspiration.

In 1998 Lanesboro received the Great American Main Street Award. Enjoy the beauty and charm of downtown Lanesboro in class with a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, or relaxing Trolley Tour. The downtown also hosts the Scenic Valley Winery, which is located on the Great River Road Wine Trail.

For old-fashioned fun and tradition, attend one of our annual festivals including the Stand-Still Parade each May, Art in the Park on Father’s Day, Buffalo Bill Days in August, Fall Fest in October, and Winter Weekend each February.

More recent immigrants to the area are the Old Order Amish. When driving our back roads, watch them working their fields with horse drawn equipment. In Sylvan Park, you may find the Amish selling produce, baked goods, traditional woodcrafts and quilting. Look for them in their black horse-drawn buggies, moving briskly through town.

Come and see for yourself why people return time and time again to slow down and take in the rich life of storied Lanesboro.

For more information, visit http://www.exploremississippibluffs.com.