Winona Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and the county seat of Winona County, Minnesota, United States
About Winona
Home to Winona State University, St. Mary's University, and MN State - Southeast Technical College, Winona has a large student population. It is also central to five state parks: Great River Bluffs, John A. Latsch, and Whitewater, in Minnesota, and Merrick and Perrot inWisconsin; and two wildlife refuges: Upper Mississippi Nat'l Wildlife and Fish Refuge, and Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. Winona has a Continental climate, with hot, wet summers, and cold, dry winters. Average January temperatures are 26°/9°F (-3°/-13°C) and can reach as cold as -20°F (-29°C) on the coldest nights, while average July temps are 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) but can reach up to over 100°F (38°C).
Top Attractions in Winona
Explore the best things to see and do in Winona:
- ★Earth Day Fair
- ★Frozen River Film Festival
- ★Garvin Heights Overlook
- ★Goodview Days
- ★Great River Shakespeare Festival
- ★Heritage Fair
- ★Mid West Music Fest
- ★Minnesota Marine Art Museum
Where to Eat in Winona
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Acoustic Café
- 🍴Bloedow Bakery
- 🍴Great Hunan Restaurant
- 🍴Lakeview Drive-Inn
- 🍴River City Grill
- 🍴Signatures
Where to Stay in Winona
- 🏨Alexander Mansion Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨AmericInn
- 🏨Carriage House Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Express Suites Riverport- Conference and Event Center
- 🏨Great River Bluffs State Park
- 🏨Prairie Island Campground
Winona Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: