Visiting Red Wing

Traveling

     Red Wing is an historic town nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River. The town is a beautiful 1hr drive southeast from Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The Round Barn Farm is about a 5 minute drive southward along the river from downtown Red Wing.

Lodging

     There are no room blocks or group reservations, however Red Wing is host to a few historic bed & breakfasts, two beautiful campgrounds, and several hotels for overnight lodging. Below is a table with some links to lodging options, sorted by their distance from the Round Barn Farm venue. VRBO, AirBnB, and the Red Wing Rentals agency are also listed for private vacation rental services. 

Name
Lodging Type
Distance from Venue
Hotel
2.64 mi.
Historic B&B
4.29 mi.
Historic B&B
4.54 mi.
Historic B&B
4.87 mi.
Hotel
5.27 mi.
Hotel
5.30 mi.
Hotel
5.34 mi.
Hotel
5.66 mi.
Hotel
5.99 mi.
Hotel
6.20 mi.
Campground
7.61 mi.
Hotel
8.33 mi.
Campground
10.81 mi.
Vacation Rental Service
-
Vacation Rental Service
-
Vacation Rental Service
-

Things to Do

     The last week of September and first week of October are known in the Red Wing area for peak autumn colors. Be sure to take a stroll or a peaceful drive along the bluffs and through the many nature trails along the Mississippi River to enjoy the colors to their fullest! 

Scroll through the following slides for additional ideas of fun activities to enjoy while visiting Red Wing!

Red Wing Marine Museum

Built in 1883, the Red Wing Waterworks building houses a museum of relics used by the Red Wing Manufacturing company through World War I.
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Red Wing Trolley

The Red Wing Trolley is a restored historical trolley that provides special tours through Red Wing and along the bluffs. Be sure to check their website for scheduled tours and ticket prices!
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Bucaphalus The Scrap Metal Horse

Bucaphalus the formidable scrap metal horse stands guard in front of the historical research lab where Quaker Oats Company ran over 15,000 experiments.
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Frontenac State Park

Located on the Mississippi River, Frontenac is one of the best spots in the country to view birds migrating in the fall, boasting over 260 species of birds passing through each year. Frontenac has many trails that overlook Lake Pepin, winding all the way to the shores of the Mississippi.
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The World’s Largest Boot

View the world's largest boot within the Red Wing Shoe Museum. The massive work boot weights over 1 ton and is "too big for the Statue of Liberty to wear" (though I'm sure she would like to if she could!)
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American Ski Jumping Museum

Explore the rich Norwegian history of American ski jumping and the Aurora Ski Club Hall of Fame dating back to 1883. To visit and wander the museum, check in with the front desk of the St. James Hotel!
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Cannon Valley Trail

The Cannon Valley Trail has paths for bikes (including e-bikes!), inline skating, and foot traffic. The trail is free to explore and can be accessed from the heart of Red Wing down on Old West Main Street.
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