Travel to Wabasha in Southern Minnesota, and experience one of the oldest cities on the entire upper Mississippi River. Founded in 1830, Wabasha has been named the oldest city in Minnesota on the west side of the Mississippi River. Located in what is called the Driftless Region, Wabasha has incredible backdrops of bluffs, valleys, the river and more for you to enjoy. Wabasha was named after Chief Wapashaw, and the rich history of the downtown area is present in the many historic buildings that remain. Choose lodging at Turning Waters Bed, Breakfast & Brewery for your Wabasha getaway.
Local Guide for Things to Do
Adventures
- National Eagle Center
- Lark Toys
- Hike Thrive! Park – Nelson, WI
- Buena Vista Overlook
- Frontenac State Park
- Whitewater State Park
- Barn Bluff – Red Wing
- Sugarloaf Overlook – Winona
- Kayaking – Broken Paddle Guiding
- Bike Rentals available in season
- Skiing – Coffee Mill Ski
- Golf – Bluffs at Coffee mill
- Boating – Mississippi Parkside Marina
Dining Out
- Hoppy Girl Brewing (on premise)
- Papa Tronnio’s Pizza
- The Olde Triangle Irish Pub
- Herb + Arrow
- Fresh Wok
- The Front Porch Bar & Grill (Kellogg)
- Nelson Cheese (Nelson)
- J&J BBQ (Nelson)
- NOSH -(Winona)
- Heirloom Bistro (Winona)
- Harborview Café (Pepin)
- Slippery’s Bar & Grill
- Silver Star Saloon & Grill
- Reads Landing Brewing Co.
- Kelly’s Lake House Bar & Grill (Lake City)
- Subway
- Dairy Queen
Local Wineries, Breweries, & Bars
Breweries
Distilleries
- Township 23 Distillery (Nelson)
- Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery (Eau Claire)
Vineyards & Wineries
Bars
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Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce
Looking for other things to do in Wabasha during your stay? Check out the Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce website for events, shopping and more! Plan ahead for special events like the Grumpy Old Men Festival, Wabasha Riverboat Days, SeptOberfest & Old Fashioned Christmas…
The premier kayak and outdoor education guiding company on the Upper Mississippi River, offering kayak tours in Wabasha, Lake City, Winona, and Red Wing. Your connection to the wild waters and natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s tributaries and backwaters channels. Allow the expert guides and naturalists from our friends at Broken Paddle Guiding to take you on a kayak tour through the backwaters of the Mississippi to see its true uninhabited beauty.
