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

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

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

The 8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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LARK Toys Mini Golf, Kellogg, MN

Carved into the Mississippi River bluffs south of Wabasha, this mini golf course is not only beautiful, it’s attached to what publications like USA Today and Travel & Leisure have called… Read More

14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

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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

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 9 Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota!

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Wellington’s Pub & Grill, Winona, MN

Wednesday night is karaoke night at Wellington’s Pub and Grill in Winona—and has been for years. This is Winona’s longest-running weekly karaoke night. So, a combination of crooning… Read More

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