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21 Best and Fun Things To Do In Red Wing, Minnesota


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This is a small town in Minnesota that has a lot to offer its visitors. Red Wing is a great place to visit if you’re looking for something small and quiet, with a lot of community spirit.

There are plenty of things to do in Red Wing, including hiking in Memorial Park or exploring the shops and restaurants in town. Red Wing also has some of the best museums in the state! You can stop by the Red Wing Shoe Store and Museum to see the largest boot in the world, which was recorded by Guinness World Records in 2005.

Finally, there is also the historic Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts, which is perfect for an evening out.

Here’s our list of the top things to do in Red Wing, Minnesota

The 21 Most Popular Things To Do In Red Wing, Minnesota

21. Sorins Bluff

3.7 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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20. Red Wing Marine Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

Location: 935 Levee Road Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 442 7661

Web Address:   http://redwingmarinemuseum.com/

19. North Lake

4.0 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

18. Lock & Dam #3

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

Location: Welch MN

Tel:  651 388 5794

Web Address:   https://mvp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Locks-Dams/Lock-Dam-3/

17. Pool 3

4.7 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

16. Red Wing Eishenhower Bridge

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: US Hwy 63 Red Wing MN

15. Levee Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

Location: Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 385 3600

Web Address:   https://red-wing.org/

14. He Mni Can – Barn Bluff Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 385 3600

Web Address:   http://red-wing.org/

13. Kids Quest at Treasure Island Casino

4.4 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

Location: 5734 Streeturgeon Lake Road Welch MN

Tel:  651 385 2805

Web Address:   https://kidsquest.com/location/treasureisland/

12. Red Wing Water Park

4.0 ★★★★☆ (28 reviews)

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Location: 480 Nymphara Ln Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 388 9234

Web Address:   https://red-wing.org/391/Red-Wing-Water-Park

11. Aliveo Military Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (35 reviews)

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Location: 321 Bush Street Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 327 1569

Web Address:   http://aliveomuseum.org/

10. Anderson Center Sculpture Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (109 reviews)

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Location: 161 Tower View Dr Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 388 2009

Web Address:   https://andersoncenter.org/programs/sculpture-garden/

9. He Mni Can- Barn Bluff Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ (644 reviews)

Location: Red Wing MN

Web Address:   https://red-wing.org/344/Trails-Information

Our Top picks

8. Barn Bluff

4.8 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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7. Goodhue County Historical Society

4.6 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)

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Location: 1166 Oak Street Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 388 6024

Web Address:   http://goodhuecountyhistory.org/

6. Falconer Vineyards

3.9 ★★★★☆ (148 reviews)

Location: 3572 Old Tyler Road Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 388 8849

Web Address:   http://falconervineyards.com/

5. Pottery Museum of Red Wing

4.5 ★★★★★ (204 reviews)

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Location: 240 Harrison Street Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 327 2220

Web Address:   http://potterymuseumredwing.org/

4. Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (600 reviews)

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Location: 315 W 4th Street Red Wing MN

Tel:  651 385 3674

Web Address:   https://red-wing.org/406/Memorial-Park

3. Colvill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (724 reviews)

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Location: 507 Nymphara Ln Red Wing MN

Tel:  615 385 3674

Web Address:   https://red-wing.org/facilities/facility/details/Colvill-Park-9

2. Welch Village Ski & Snowboard Area

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,017 reviews)

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Location: 26685 County 7 Blvd Welch MN

Tel:  651 258 4567

Web Address:   http://welchvillage.com/

1. Frontenac State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,204 reviews)

Location: 29223 County 28 Blvd Frontenac MN

Tel:  651 299 3000

Web Address:   http://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/frontenac/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Red Wing, Minnesota! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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