St. James Hotel: Red Wing, MN St. James Hotel: Red Wing, MN, Lodging Built in 1875, the St. James Hotel in historic downtown Red Wing, MN is an upscale landmark hotel. The Boardroom Suite, with its dark walnut woodwork, leather walls and working fireplace exude luxury. Jimmy’s Pub on the fifth floor of the St. … Read more
Voyageurs National Park: MN Getaway Weekend Getaway: Voyageurs National Park Craft a post card of Minnesota and it would likely look like the Voyageurs National Park region, with shimmering lakes and forests, world-class fishing and boating, and miles of trails across wilderness waiting to be explored. History Best Bets Things to Do Where to Eat … Read more
Historic Chippewa City Historic Chippewa City: 100 Year Old Restored Prairie Town Visitors can walk among 24 restored buildings representing a late 1800s town. The town’s buildings are lined by a wooden board walk. Inside the one-room school, visitors can see actual desks, books and other historic items. The Post Office is one of the … Read more
Minnesota Wineries and Vineyards Minnesota Wineries and Vineyards: Fall Wine Tours As the leaves turn color in the fall its time to hit the road to enjoy a glass of Minnesota wine. A Falconer Vineyards and Winery in Red Wing, MN wine tastings along with wood fired pizza are served up. The Three Rivers Wine … Read more
7 MN Winter Weekend Getaways 7 MN Winter Weekend Getaways: Winter Escapes Hit the slopes this winter at the North Shore’s Lutsen Mountains. During Naniboujou’s Winter Weekends, enjoy snowshoeing. Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail is nearby miles of snowmobile and ski trails. Many MN State Parks offer heated camper cabins open for rentals year … Read more
Lowell Inn: Stillwater, MN Historic Hotel Lowell Inn: Stillwater, MN Historic Hotel Guests can relax in the Lowell Inn’s garden patio with views of historic downtown Stillwater, MN. Plan a meal in the Washington Room or stay for high tea. The Lowell Inn’s 23 historic rooms feature antique furniture plus modern amenities. The Matterhorn Dining … Read more
Granite Falls Kiwanis Popcorn Stand Granite Falls Kiwanis Popcorn Stand: MN The Granite Falls, MN popcorn stand is a summer tradition that may be nearly a century old. The iconic Granite Falls popcorn stand is open nightly from May to August. Some of Granite Falls longest residents have been enjoying the fresh popped popcorn since … Read more
Red Wing, MN Weekend Away Red Wing, MN Weekend Away A weekend in Red Wing is a step back in time with modern touches. A downtown lined with brick buildings and the rhythmic chug of the trains passing by is a perfect setting for a romantic weekend or a getaway with friends. Head to the … Read more
MN Historic Sites: Early MN History MN Historic Sites: Uncovering Minnesota’s Early History Minnesota’s first history book is written on stones at the Jeffers Petroglyphs site in Comfrey, MN. Open seasonally, Jeffers Petroglyphs preserves early Native American history dating back thousands of years. More than 2,000 carvings mark historic events and symbols important to Native … Read more
Historic Calumet Inn: Pipestone, MN Historic Calumet Inn, Pipestone, MN: Historic MN Hotels Historic Calumet Inn, Pipestone, MN Circa 1918. Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society The historic quartzite building is richly decorated throughout with stone and dark wood. Each room’s distinctive style includes antique furniture and rich flooring and wall paper. Rooms feature private bathrooms … Read more