Hayley & Scott’s guidebook
Food scene
Voted best donuts in MN. Maple long johns and chocolate cake are our favorites. Lots of other goodies.
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Bloedow's Bakery
451 E Broadway StVoted best donuts in MN. Maple long johns and chocolate cake are our favorites. Lots of other goodies.
Coffee, quiche, breakfast baked goods and a favorite lunch spot too. Check the daily lunch specials.
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Blooming Grounds Coffee House
50 E 3rd StCoffee, quiche, breakfast baked goods and a favorite lunch spot too. Check the daily lunch specials.
Mugby Junction
451 Huff StTHE local coffee shop.
Right on the river with great views. Affordable variety of dishes. Fun bar menu too. On weekend they have breakfast.
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The Boat House Restaurant
2 Johnson StreetRight on the river with great views. Affordable variety of dishes. Fun bar menu too. On weekend they have breakfast.
Fresh, local salads, soups and sandwiches. Lots of great vegan and gluten free options. Check their Facebook page for Thursday dinner menu.
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Blue Heron Coffeehouse
162 W 2nd StFresh, local salads, soups and sandwiches. Lots of great vegan and gluten free options. Check their Facebook page for Thursday dinner menu.
Our local craft beer joint. Tons of locally made beers on tap. Look for a growler and flight coupon on Groupon.
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Island City Brewing Company Co
65 E Front StOur local craft beer joint. Tons of locally made beers on tap. Look for a growler and flight coupon on Groupon.
A newer addition to the Winona restaurant scene, Nosh takes a farm-to-table approach with its menu. They partner with many local businesses for food sourcing and their menu is always rotating new specials...making them a unique dining experience. There are several price points and options for hungry visitors. The bar has a huge wine selection and unique mixed drinks, if that's your thing too.
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Nosh Scratch Kitchen
102 Walnut StA newer addition to the Winona restaurant scene, Nosh takes a farm-to-table approach with its menu. They partner with many local businesses for food sourcing and their menu is always rotating new specials...making them a unique dining experience. There are several price points and options for hungry visitors. The bar has a huge wine selection and unique mixed drinks, if that's your thing too.
Fresh, farm to table with the funnest local owners. They always have something new and unique on the menu.
Heirloom Seasonal Bistro
Fresh, farm to table with the funnest local owners. They always have something new and unique on the menu.
Norvary
Delicious Vietnamese food, drool-worthy drinks and sweet local owners.
Wood fired pizzas and craft cocktails. What more could you want?
Muddled Thyme Brick Oven Pizza and Cocktails
Wood fired pizzas and craft cocktails. What more could you want?
Groceries/Convinence Stores
Local grocery store with tons of great products and produce. They also have a takeout section with sandwiches, salads and rotating hot food bar.
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Bluff Country Co-op
121 W 2nd StLocal grocery store with tons of great products and produce. They also have a takeout section with sandwiches, salads and rotating hot food bar.
Saturdays in the summer at Levee Park. Check Facebook for times and winter dates.
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Winona Farmers Market
Zumbro StreetSaturdays in the summer at Levee Park. Check Facebook for times and winter dates.
Hy-Vee
1475 W Service DrMidtown Foods
126 E 5th StJust a few blocks away from our place this KT is an easy place to grab simple groceries, snacks and drinks.
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Just a few blocks away from our place this KT is an easy place to grab simple groceries, snacks and drinks.
Shopping
Local jewelry maker Jovy has an incredible store. You'll find tons of local and Minnesota made products you can't live without.
Jovy Rockey Jewelry - Studio + Gallery
78 E 3rd StLocal jewelry maker Jovy has an incredible store. You'll find tons of local and Minnesota made products you can't live without.
Get your craft on with Yarnology. Check their website for upcoming classes from beginning knitting and crocheting to more advanced projects.
Yarnology
65 E 3rd StGet your craft on with Yarnology. Check their website for upcoming classes from beginning knitting and crocheting to more advanced projects.
A fun and unique plant shop in downtown Winona. Pick up a memento from your Winona trip at this great little shop. Owner Amy can help you pick out a plant and pot combo and even plant it for you. The shop also has fun gift items and local Winona gear.
Green Thumb Artistry
55 E 3rd StA fun and unique plant shop in downtown Winona. Pick up a memento from your Winona trip at this great little shop. Owner Amy can help you pick out a plant and pot combo and even plant it for you. The shop also has fun gift items and local Winona gear.
If you're looking for Winona souvenirs and gear, this is the place. The Visitors Center staff can also help with local recommendations, maps and other information.
Winona Visitors' Center
924 Huff StIf you're looking for Winona souvenirs and gear, this is the place. The Visitors Center staff can also help with local recommendations, maps and other information.
Sightseeing
A hidden gem in Winona. Affordable entry with amazing artwork, including Washington Crossing the Delaware.
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Minnesota Marine Art Museum
800 Riverview DrA hidden gem in Winona. Affordable entry with amazing artwork, including Washington Crossing the Delaware.
A beautiful building and lots of interesting information. They have wonderful rotating exhibits, educational programs and a nice gift shop.
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Winona County Historical Society
160 Johnson StA beautiful building and lots of interesting information. They have wonderful rotating exhibits, educational programs and a nice gift shop.
Outdoors
Beautiful views of Winona's bluffs with walking trails. In the summer you can rent canoes, paddle boars and more from Park and Rec.
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Lake Winona
Beautiful views of Winona's bluffs with walking trails. In the summer you can rent canoes, paddle boars and more from Park and Rec.
Enjoy nice views of the Mississippi in downtown Winona. There is also a splash pad for kids!
Levee Park
58 Center StEnjoy nice views of the Mississippi in downtown Winona. There is also a splash pad for kids!
Get an AMAZING view of Winona from up above at Garvin Heights. Free and just a quick drive up the hill. Make sure to bring your camera. Going and sunset is always a good choice.
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Garvin Heights Lookout
200 E Garvin Heights RdGet an AMAZING view of Winona from up above at Garvin Heights. Free and just a quick drive up the hill. Make sure to bring your camera. Going and sunset is always a good choice.
Amazing views from Highway 61. If you're up for a straight uphill hike (really...it's all stairs), you'll be rewarded with an outstanding overlook of the surrounding bluffs and Mississippi River.
John A. Latsch State Park
U.S. 61Amazing views from Highway 61. If you're up for a straight uphill hike (really...it's all stairs), you'll be rewarded with an outstanding overlook of the surrounding bluffs and Mississippi River.
One of a handful of ice parks like this in the nation. You can climb the wall or hike and snowshoe on trails nearby.
Winona Ice Park
825 E Lake BlvdOne of a handful of ice parks like this in the nation. You can climb the wall or hike and snowshoe on trails nearby.
Festivals
Our annual film festival takes place in February. Check their website for details: ffrf.org
Frozen River Film Festival
163 E 3rd StOur annual film festival takes place in February. Check their website for details: ffrf.org
A huge lineup musicians for one weekend in April. Go to midwestmusicfest.org for details.
Mid West Music Fest
164 E 4th StA huge lineup musicians for one weekend in April. Go to midwestmusicfest.org for details.
A professional acting company performs Shakespeare and other plays in July each year. Get shows and tickets at grsf.org.
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Great River Shakespeare Festival
163 E 3rd StA professional acting company performs Shakespeare and other plays in July each year. Get shows and tickets at grsf.org.