St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN

Spend a weekend at this historic hotel in the river town of Red Wing. Enjoy browsing art galleries in the quaint downtown area, or take a stroll along the Mississippi. Drive a few miles south of town… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Minnesota!

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Unraveled Escape Room, Rochester, MN

Turn your rainy day into a quest when you visit the Unraveled Escape Room. Located in Rochester, this well-planned spot has three different rooms to explore including Escape from Alcatraz, Spirits of… Read More

Best Paint & Wine Spots in Minnesota 2025!

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Wine & Canvas, Rochester, MN

Budding painters in Southeast Minnesota can get their creative juices flowing with a glass of wine before sitting down to paint at Wine & Canvas in Rochester. Open for public events and available… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater in Minnesota!

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Rochester Civic Theatre Company, Rochester, MN

The Rochester Civic Theatre Company has been the premier theatre company in Southeast Minnesota since the 1950s. Despite its location in a mid-size city, the RCTC has always attracted nationally and… Read More

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

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Turf Club, St. Paul, MN

Long a no-frills music venue in a blue collar St. Paul neighborhood, the Turf Club’s ability to attract artists got a boost when it partnered with First Ave. to promote shows. Now, the Turf… Read More

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota!

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Willows on the River, Lake City, MN

Willows on the River stands directly on the shoreline of Lake Pepin. The condo suites in this resort all have fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Pepin and the bluffs that… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Minnesota!

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Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Tucked into a bend in the Mississippi, the Science Museum of Minnesota is a riverfront homage to science that will wow adults and children, alike. With permanent installations that range from weather… Read More

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

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Flooded Forest Tour, Wabasha, MN

Hop in a kayak and leave the main channel of the mighty Mississippi for a guided tour of the serene, haunting flooded forest of the river’s backwaters. Learn about the biodiverse ecosystem of… Read More

The 8 Best Booze Cruises in Minnesota!

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Pearl of the Lake Cruise, Lake City, MN

Hop on the Pearl of the Lake in Lake City and take a cruise with a full bar to enjoy all that the widest point on the Upper Mississippi River has to offer you. From the bluffs of Frontenac State Park… Read More

The 7 Best Sightseeing Tours in Minnesota!

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Old Order Amish Country Tour, Rochester, MN

Southeastern Minnesota is home to several thriving Amish communities. While they maintain a rustic existence apart from the everyday modernity of the 21st century United States, many Amish families… Read More

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