Visit Winona

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Congratulations - you have found it: the Midwest’s most beloved and best kept secret. From its sculpted bluffs to its mighty river and all the places in between, Winona has unparalleled beauty mixed with a cool urbanity and old-world charm that proves that yes, you really can have it all in one enchanting place. The gilded era of lumber barons and paddle-wheelers is immortalized here in the lavis

h architecture that has become a hallmark of this picturesque river hamlet. Elaborate cornices, grand buildings, and vibrant stained glass beckon for a stroll through the historic downtown today just as they did a century ago, and all who pass this way agree that Winona is truly a beautiful place. For outdoor lovers, whatever your version of relaxing is - whether it is swinging on a bench by the lake or tackling a wicked mountain bike trail, whether it is a tranquil hike in the woods or whirlybirds on a wake board - Winona is a paradise. But Winona loves its indoor recreation too, and the arts scene here is as cosmopolitan as you’ll find anywhere. Browse original paintings by greats like Picasso and Van Gogh, immerse yourself in the music of international masters like Yo-Yo Ma, and contemplate Shakespeare with our world-class theater company. Together with music and film festivals, art shows, and museums for every interest, this extraordinary array of arts and culture leaves no doubt that Winona is not just another pretty face. Indeed, this community has the best of all worlds wrapped into one delightful destination, a city remarkably undiscovered and regarded as a treasure by those who do. Whether for a day or a week, we invite you to visit and see for yourself why, no matter where your interests lay, everyone loves Winona.

There's something magical about a still morning on Lake Winona😊 These bluffs will soon be painted with fall's reds, oran...
09/23/2024

There's something magical about a still morning on Lake Winona😊 These bluffs will soon be painted with fall's reds, oranges and yellows, but for now, we're happy to drink in these blues and greens💚💙🩵

📸 Winona Park & Recreation

There's still plenty of paddling season left in the Miami of Minnesota☀😍😎 Our Mississippi backwaters are made even more ...
09/20/2024

There's still plenty of paddling season left in the Miami of Minnesota☀😍😎 Our Mississippi backwaters are made even more beautiful by a Winona-made Merrimack Canoe Company boat! We're pretty sure this is what photographers dream about.

The glow of sunset on the Mississippi River never fails to amaze😍📷 Mark Casper
09/15/2024

The glow of sunset on the Mississippi River never fails to amaze😍

📷 Mark Casper

09/13/2024

Join me for a very special Facebook Live that gives you an exclusive sneak preview of Visit Winona’s brand spanking new downtown office and showroom that officially opens to the public Monday at 10 a.m.! Wheeeeeee!🎉🎊😍

Talk about an all-star list!👏😎🌟 We love collaborating with Explore Minnesota, and their recent "Guide to Winona" hits so...
09/12/2024

Talk about an all-star list!👏😎🌟 We love collaborating with Explore Minnesota, and their recent "Guide to Winona" hits so many of our favorite spots!

Winona is a quintessential college town located along the banks of the Mississippi River and limestone bluffs of Southern Minnesota.

Did you know there's an interactive mobile tour specifically featuring our stained glass?!🤩 The free mobile app eATLAS h...
09/11/2024

Did you know there's an interactive mobile tour specifically featuring our stained glass?!🤩 The free mobile app eATLAS helped us create this exclusive tour highlighting 16 Winona must-see stained glass locations along the "Glorious Glass" Tour! Cheers to the Winona County Historical Society for partnering with us and making this experience possible👏

Today, and every day, we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001💓🇺🇸 Thank you to the thousands of emerge...
09/11/2024

Today, and every day, we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001💓🇺🇸 Thank you to the thousands of emergency personnel workers and citizens who put others' safety before their own--

Okay, now we're blushing☺️🫶  Esteemed travel writer Carla Waldemar spent several days in Winona this summer, and shared ...
09/10/2024

Okay, now we're blushing☺️🫶 Esteemed travel writer Carla Waldemar spent several days in Winona this summer, and shared her love of our restaurants, shops, attractions and charm with the world in this recent Lavender Magazine feature!

So many Winona area favorites are highlighted--it's impossible to imagine one weekend being enough💗

Ever see a grown woman have a meltdown? Not a pretty sight. I was close to starring in that show all because of an oversight. Overnighting at the Alexander ...

There are stretches along the Great River Road MN that simply take your breath away, and--luckily for us--these views fr...
09/09/2024

There are stretches along the Great River Road MN that simply take your breath away, and--luckily for us--these views from our own backyard never get old!💚💙🤗

Snapped a gorgeous Great River Road pic lately? Take part in the photo contest in celebration of national "Drive The Great River Road Month" this September for your chance to win cash!

https://experiencemississippiriver.com/contest/drive-the-great-river-road-photo-contest/

Strolling into the weekend like...🥰📸Malwitz Photography
09/06/2024

Strolling into the weekend like...🥰

📸Malwitz Photography

Now *this* is a classic Winona hike🤩 Anyone recognize the spot? Better yet--what was your best completion time?😉
09/05/2024

Now *this* is a classic Winona hike🤩 Anyone recognize the spot? Better yet--what was your best completion time?😉

08/28/2024

🌻We’re live at a living labyrinth! Looking for a bit of healthy refreshment? Then engage in the nature activities, creativity, arts, flowers, tours, and horses while you become something new! Plus there are even airbnbs to stay at and an indoor pool out here!🐴

Soak it in 😍 The sun sets behind the bluffs, casting a golden glow on the Winona Bridge and a sleepy Mississippi River.📷...
08/27/2024

Soak it in 😍 The sun sets behind the bluffs, casting a golden glow on the Winona Bridge and a sleepy Mississippi River.

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Bring your hiking boots and long pants for a trek through Aghaming Park! See 1,950 acres of some of the best preserved f...
08/24/2024

Bring your hiking boots and long pants for a trek through Aghaming Park! See 1,950 acres of some of the best preserved floodplain forest in the country and a pristine destination for bird watching. Start your walk on Latsch Island, just across the interstate bridge from downtown Winona, go over the old Wagon Bridge (be sure to stop and take in the views of Winona’s famous boathouse community), and continue down a road with a gorgeous tree canopy, or veer off to the right to find trails that meander through the lush riverside forest.

08/23/2024

Need a little Friday walk in nature to rejuvenate? Join us for a live look at one of the Trempealeau Wildlife Refuge’s most beautiful blooming prairies, then make plans to get here to see this magic for yourself.

*Correction: the male monarch butterfly has the wing dots, not the female. My bad!

Sometimes being here is like magically stepping into an oil painting 🤩🎨📷: braddlooksoutside
08/20/2024

Sometimes being here is like magically stepping into an oil painting 🤩🎨

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08/16/2024

🛶We’re live at BaseCamp 2024 on the banks of the Mississippi River out here at Prairie Island! Let’s celebrate outdoors, community, and good old-fashioned pride in craftsmanship and quality. This relaxed summer camp festival is not just to entertain, but to engage people—body and mind with music, boating, films, speakers, food trucks, drinks, and games!

Those Mississippi River perspectives 🏞️👀📷:
08/13/2024

Those Mississippi River perspectives 🏞️👀

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Feast your eyes on this beautiful old Richardsonian Romanesque style building dedicated in 1889. One of the architectura...
08/11/2024

Feast your eyes on this beautiful old Richardsonian Romanesque style building dedicated in 1889. One of the architectural gems from Winona’s era of riverboats and lumber barons is the Winona County Courthouse. This masterpiece is the first Minnesota courthouse to be listed on the National Register.

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Out here at Great River Bluffs State Park, wildflowers are exploding in a sea of pink and green under the bluest sky and...
08/09/2024

Out here at Great River Bluffs State Park, wildflowers are exploding in a sea of pink and green under the bluest sky and fluffiest clouds. Every blossom tells a story of hope and renewal.

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08/07/2024

Uh oh! 🙀 We’re live at the Winona State University high ropes course! They continue to elevate their outdoor and adventure education (see what we did there?) They recently added a 45-foot-high by 30-foot-long high ropes course in front of the Education Village campus and it’s open to the public if you’ve got what it takes.

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123 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN
55987

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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