Things to do, and places to visit
Sightseeing
Grandad Bluff Park
Beautiful park with beautiful views of la crosse
Just five minutes away, this state park boasts beautiful bluff top views of the river, and plenty of hiking trails
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Great River Bluffs State Park
43605 Kipp DrJust five minutes away, this state park boasts beautiful bluff top views of the river, and plenty of hiking trails
Beautiful Mississippi River views from this vantage point! Easy to access, and just a few minutes from Heart and Soil Ridge...
Apple Blossom Overlook Park
169 County Hwy 1Beautiful Mississippi River views from this vantage point! Easy to access, and just a few minutes from Heart and Soil Ridge...
A nice driving tour that meanders through the Mississippi Valley. Beautiful scenery with the river and views of the majestic bluffs. The Great River Road winds through several small towns that are fun to explore - coffee shops, boutique shops, small cafes, etc.
Great River Road
Great River RoadA nice driving tour that meanders through the Mississippi Valley. Beautiful scenery with the river and views of the majestic bluffs. The Great River Road winds through several small towns that are fun to explore - coffee shops, boutique shops, small cafes, etc.
Extensive State Park with hiking trails, views, easy to access picnic spots. By the south picnic area we have observed peregrine falcons nesting in the cliffs. Visiting this park is a beautiful way to connect with nature.
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Whitewater State Park
19041 MN-74Extensive State Park with hiking trails, views, easy to access picnic spots. By the south picnic area we have observed peregrine falcons nesting in the cliffs. Visiting this park is a beautiful way to connect with nature.
Beautiful, creative toy store - worth the visit! Take a road trip and enjoy the day with the kiddos! Or maybe just the kids at heart...
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LARK Spielzeug
63604 170th AveBeautiful, creative toy store - worth the visit! Take a road trip and enjoy the day with the kiddos! Or maybe just the kids at heart...
A nice place to stroll through, with a pretty pavilion area. Perfect picnic spot! Swimming beach nearby...
Pettibone Park
700 N Pettibone DrA nice place to stroll through, with a pretty pavilion area. Perfect picnic spot! Swimming beach nearby...
BEAUTIFUL art museum. Really a gem to find in a small town. Their extensive collection includes some big name European artists, several pieces by Monet.
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Minnesota Marine Art Museum
800 Riverview DrBEAUTIFUL art museum. Really a gem to find in a small town. Their extensive collection includes some big name European artists, several pieces by Monet.
Fun excursion for the whole family! They offer several types of tours - dinner, sunset, afternoon historic, etc. The tours I have done were beautiful, informative, and taught a great history of the Mississippi River.
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La Crosse Queen Cruises
405 E Veterans Memorial DrFun excursion for the whole family! They offer several types of tours - dinner, sunset, afternoon historic, etc. The tours I have done were beautiful, informative, and taught a great history of the Mississippi River.
Birding
Nationales Adlerzentrum
50 Pembroke AveBirding Guide:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/visitwinona/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/19052736/BirdingMissFlyway.pdf
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Great River Bluffs State Park
43605 Kipp DrBirding Guide:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/visitwinona/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/19052736/BirdingMissFlyway.pdf
Heart & Soil Ridge
29224 Co Rd 125Whitewater State Park
19041 MN-74Biking
Root River State Trail
Root River State TrailGreat River State Trail
Great River State TrailSkiing/Hiking/Mountain Biking Trails
Skiing, hiking, mountain biking trails
Holzinger Lodge Trail:
Holzinger Lodge Trail is a single track, 9-mile loop. Partly ski trails. Mostly expert off the ski trails.
To reach the trailhead, follow the Huff St. crossing of Hwy. 61 heading towards the bluff. Turn right onto Lake Blvd. at the “T,” and go about three quarters of a mile to Holzinger Lodge parking area on the left. The trail is characterized by short, steep climbs/downhills and winding curves as it forks and wanders about 12 miles through a mature hardwood forest and blufftop. This trail is beautiful in any season, wildflowers abound in spring, and it is lovely in fall colors. The trail surface is mostly rocky clay.
Popular with hikers, mountain bikers and dog-walkers, the terrain makes other trail users difficult to see, so use caution.
925 W Lake Blvd
925 West Lake BoulevardSkiing, hiking, mountain biking trails
Holzinger Lodge Trail:
Holzinger Lodge Trail is a single track, 9-mile loop. Partly ski trails. Mostly expert off the ski trails.
To reach the trailhead, follow the Huff St. crossing of Hwy. 61 heading towards the bluff. Turn right onto Lake Blvd. at the “T,” and go about three quarters of a mile to Holzinger Lodge parking area on the left. The trail is characterized by short, steep climbs/downhills and winding curves as it forks and wanders about 12 miles through a mature hardwood forest and blufftop. This trail is beautiful in any season, wildflowers abound in spring, and it is lovely in fall colors. The trail surface is mostly rocky clay.
Popular with hikers, mountain bikers and dog-walkers, the terrain makes other trail users difficult to see, so use caution.
Coffee Mill Ski Resort
99 Coulee WayGrandad Bluff Park
Mountain Biking Trails, hiking trails
Gear Rental
Boulder Dam Canoe & Kayak Rental
20 E Center StSnowshoes, Cross Country Skis, Birding Binoculars, stargazing, and more. Ask ahead of time if you are interested to be sure we have availability!
Heart & Soil Ridge
29224 Co Rd 125Snowshoes, Cross Country Skis, Birding Binoculars, stargazing, and more. Ask ahead of time if you are interested to be sure we have availability!
Swimming
Beautifully designed aquatic center with younger child swim area, climbing wall over pool, diving board, and high dive board. Typically not too overcrowded, and just 10-15 minutes from Heart and Soil Ridge
La Crescent Aquatic Center & Swimming Pool
608 S 7th StBeautifully designed aquatic center with younger child swim area, climbing wall over pool, diving board, and high dive board. Typically not too overcrowded, and just 10-15 minutes from Heart and Soil Ridge
Michael LaCanne Memorial Park
6280 Old Hwy 61Nice swimming spot with large play area, right on the Mississippi!
Pettibone Beach
Nice Mississippi River beach with easy access...
Nice sand beach, along the black river. Free entry, nice bathrooms and pavilion area on site
Black River Beach
1433 Rose StreetNice sand beach, along the black river. Free entry, nice bathrooms and pavilion area on site
Hiking
Nice views of Winona area, and good, but steep hiking trails to explore!
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Garvin Heights Lookout
200 E Garvin Heights RdNice views of Winona area, and good, but steep hiking trails to explore!
Prairie Island
Nature Trail