Red Wing Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Minnesota, United States
About Red Wing
Red Wing is the home of Red Wing Shoes and Red Wing Pottery. In the 1870s, Red Wing was the number one wheat port in the world. The population is comprised of many people of German and Scandinavian origin. The original pottery closed in 1967, and the building is now an outlet mall. There is a new Red Wing Pottery at the extreme west end of town, still making wonderful pottery. Located on the banks of the Mississippi, Red Wing is known for its wooded bluffs and neighborhoods that nestle into the valleys between the bluffs. Most prominent of the bluffs is Barn Bluff, which rises steeply above downtown and the river. Sorin's bluff offers commanding views of the town and the river. Other bluffs rise throughout the city, adding scenic variety. Red Wing has a number of parks and two golf c
Top Attractions in Red Wing
Explore the best things to see and do in Red Wing:
- ★Levee Park
- ★Mississippi National Golf Links
- ★Red Wing Farmers Market
- ★T. B. Sheldon Auditorium Theater
- ★The Boathouse Marina
- ★The Goodhue County Historical Society
- ★The Historic Pottery District
- ★Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Where to Stay in Red Wing
- 🏨Moondance Inn
- 🏨Round Barn Farm Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨St. James Hotel
Red Wing Travel Guide Sections
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