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City in Minnesota, United States
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Winona, known as the Island City, is a historic river and college town in Southeastern Minnesota, located on a large sandbar among the bluffs along the Mississippi River. It is about 110 miles southeast of the Twin Cities.
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Looking out from 575 feet over the Hiawatha Valley, this is the most accessible overlook in the city. Looking up the valley, the Alma power station can be seen in the distance on a clear day, while the bluffs in Trempealeau can be seen looking downriver. There is a steep trail from the base to the overlook.
A professional Shakespeare theater, performing annually for six weeks in the summer. Tickets start at $19/person.
On the river, near the port. Features extensive collections of maritime paintings, river folk art, and photography. The museum is purchasing the river dredge William A. Thompson from the US Army Corps of Engineers, which will because an additional exhibit.
In the East End. This museum tells the history of the Kashubian Polish people who fled their homeland in the 19th century to Winona.
Saturday nearest Earth Day on the Winona State campus. An annual event that has grown throughout the years, includes many informational booths, speakers, and activities.
In August, in Goodview. The community festival celebrating the city of Goodview, featuring a parade, a car show, road race, and royalty pageant.
In late July 30, the festival embraces the art and culture of Winona and serves as a fundraiser for local charities. Features local, regional, and national musical acts.
In Mid-September in Levee Park. Celebrating various eras important to the history of the city, the Heritage Fair includes living history re-enactors, food, and music.
Annual celebration in mid-June, includes many activities including a carnival, and concludes with a grand parade down Broadway, and fireworks at the Levee on that Sunday night.
Annual film festival in late-January that shows numbers of films on a variety of topics including nature, adventure, children's themes, social justice, social awareness, and inspirational.
A relaxing atmosphere serving excellent sandwiches and coffee, there is music performed live every weekend. About $5-$10 per person.
Pronounced like 'playdough'. In the words of one blogger, "Putting a Bloedow's doughnut next to a Krispy Kreme doughnut is like parking a Ferrari next to a Pinto."
Pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, salads. A nice, but not too expensive restaurant serving mainly Italian cuisine.
The oldest restaurant in Winona, Lakeview makes its own root beer and has carhop service. "Cruise Nights", every Wednesday from 6-9PM in the summer, feature dozens of locally owned classic vehicles.
A nice restaurant serving various cuisines.
Sports bar & pizzeria across the street from the WSU main campus. Pizzas ('zas), sandwiches, burritos, calzones, chicken wings, pastas, $5-15 per person.
A Chinese place in a small storefront on 3rd street. If you want a fancy dining experience, this would not be it. However, if you want some delicious and inexpensive food, come here.
Ed's offers a relaxing atmosphere and a unique variety of ales and lagers served on tap. Take advantage of the beer garden during the summer or enjoy a nice chat with friends in the adjecent lounge room. Ed's also showcases new local artwork every month.
Cool place, popular with college students. Cheap with lots of drink and food specials.
Four rooms, from $149/night.
Across from WSU main campus. Four rooms, from $89/night.
Near intersection of MN 45 and US 61. Ave. price/night $91.
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There are several nearby airports, including La Crosse (LSE, 25 miles), Rochester (RST, 45 miles), and the Twin Cities (MSP, 110 miles).
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