Red Wing Area Links
Red Wing Visitor’s & Convention Bureau
With its historic downtown and neighborhoods as well as the bike trails, potteries, and scenic bluff-lands there is much to take in while visiting.
Take a look at the Red Wing Visitor’s & Convention Bureau for more opportunities around Red Wing.
Red Wing Arts Association & Gallery
Click above to find out more about the various arts association events going on throughout the year in Red Wing. Find out about this year’s Fall art show, what the current showing is at the gallery in the Depot, and other arts events going on around town.
The Anderson Center
Since 1995, the Anderson Center has served the artistic community and the citizens of Minnesota through artistic leadership, program development, and support. Each year the Center hosts a variety of educational and cultural activities, from conferences and celebrations to readings and lectures. Special events include the biannual art celebrations, and a Celebration of Minnesota Children's Authors and Illustrators.
Cannon Valley Trail
The Cannon Valley Trail runs 19.7 miles from Red Wing to Cannon Falls and attracts close to 100,000 users a year. The Trail includes natural and cultural resources, scenic view sheds, rest areas, hiking, biking, inline skating and cross country skiing.
Red Wing Trolley Company
Located at the VCB Depot. Operates Memorial Day Weekend through October Thursday - Monday 11:00 - 3:00 with narrated tours leaving the Depot on the hour, and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment for groups of 15 or more.
Hobgoblin Music/Stoney End Harps
Sales of Celtic instruments, books, and accessories, and much more. Live performances at the Music Loft - call for dates and times.
Other Wine Related Links
Three Rivers Wine Trail
The Three Rivers Wine Trail is Minnesota’s first wine trail and is comprised of five Minnesota wineries all located within the St. Croix, Mississippi, and Cannon River Valleys.
Great River Road Wine Trail
The Great River Road Wine Trail is located in heart of the Upper Mississippi River Valley (UMRV) American Viticulture Area (AVA) established by the US Government in June 2009. The AVA is the largest in the US and includes the drift-less or bluff-lands regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. Plan an extended visit this summer to explore this beautiful region of America's heartland by following the Great River Road.
University of Minnesota Cold Hardy Grapes
At the University of Minnesota, we're known worldwide for expertise in cold hardy varieties. We've been breeding grapes for you for over a century. We're very pleased you've visited our site and hope you find the information you are seeking.
Minnesota Grape Grower’s Association
Formed in 1976 to further the art and science of growing grapes in cold climates, the Association sponsors workshops, tours, tastings of locally produced wines and sponsors an important annual conference on cold climate viticulture featuring speakers from the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Red Wing Lodging
The Moondance Inn **
“The Moondance Inn Bed and Breakfast is in the heart of historic Red Wing and is the perfect home base to explore the wines of our region.”
The Golden Lantern
This is the Golden Lantern Inn bed and breakfast in Red Wing, Minnesota (MN). This romantic Minnesota Bed and Breakfast was built in 1932 by J.R. Sweasy, president of Red Wing Shoe Company. The design is English Tudor revival and is nearly 7,000 square feet of master craftsmanship and elegant surroundings.
Candlelight Inn
At the Candlelight Inn, we specialize in creating special memories. Here you'll find elegant Victorian accommodations, culinary delights and peaceful surroundings that set the stage for a relaxing getaway less than one hour from the Twin Cities and Rochester, Minnesota.
The St. James Hotel **
“There are few places as gratifying as the St. James Hotel in Red Wing. From eagle watching to skiing, there’s plenty to do outside. Or, if you prefer, there’s really no need to leave the building once you arrive. Fabulous restaurants and an intimate lounge. Luxurious rooms and a pampering spa.”
Country Inn & Suites **
With its charming décor and comfortable amenities, the Country Inn & Suites Red Wing is a perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is conveniently located near many local attractions, including Treasure Island Casino, Cannon Valley Trail and Historic Downtown Red Wing.
Nichols Inn & Suites **
The new 42 unit Nichols Inn & Suites of Red Wing, Minnesota opened in May of 2005. Unique construction techniques including masonry block walls and concrete floors provide not only a long lasting facility but also a very quiet structure. There are five suites that include kitchenettes and dining islands.
AmericInn **
The AmericInn of Red Wing, MN is close to everything that historic Red Wing has to offer. Set in the bluffs along the Mississippi River, Red Wing is a picturesque city full of history and fun.
Best Western **
This Red Wing, Minnesota hotel is less than a mile from the Mississippi River and offers elegant luxury suites with whirlpool or specialty theme rooms.
The Best Western Rivertown Inn & Suites is close to the Cannon Valley Bike Trail, Prairie Island Mdewakanton golf course, snow skiing resorts and a variety of water activities at the numerous local lakes and rivers.
** Click to learn about Red Wing’s Wine & Dine Packages
Many of Red Wing’s lodging establishments offer a Wine & Dine Package which includes two wine tastings and a bottle of wine from Falconer Vineyards along with your stay.
Other Area Lodging
Thorwood or Rosewood Inns - Hastings, MN
Both National Register properties await your celebration of life. Choose a fine wine at Falconer Vineyards and then back to the Inn to toast each other. How about on the sitting porch overlooking the rose garden or in the tree top solarium in the Penthouse or in your double whirlpool fireside.
