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AmericInn by Wyndham

Business
AmericInn by Wyndham
Street
303 Pelzer St
City
Winona
State
MN
507-474-7700
Website
AmericInn.com
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, Lodging, Minnesota, Winona

Located off Highway 61, AmericInn Hotel & Suites Winona gives you easy access to the campuses of Winona State University and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Our Group Tour Friendly hotel is a short drive from La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and just minutes from Lake Winona and the Mississippi River. Head downtown for great local dining and shopping, as well as riverside parks with plenty of outdoor activities.

Big River Escape

Business
Big River Escape
608-205-8070
Website
bigriverescape.com
Category
2025-2026, Cabins, Lodging, Minnesota, Vacation Rental, Winona, Wisconsin

Vacation Rentals in Winona MN, Minneiska MN, and Buffalo City WI.

Grandview Manse can accommodate up to 18 people in the 5 bedroom home overlooking the Mississippi River in Minneiska, MN. Handicap accessible. Nightly rentals available. Pet friendly.

Parkside Bungalow can accommodate up 8 people in this 3 bedroom home and is situated near Winona State University and the Lake Winona Dog Park in Winona, MN. Nightly rentals available. Pet friendly.

Riverside Cabins can accommodate groups of 50+ people in these 7 cabins and 2 campers along the Mississippi River backwaters in Buffalo City, WI. Nightly rentals available. Pet friendly.

Bluff Top Vineyard

Business
Bluff Top Vineyard
Street
27168 Bauer Rd.
City
Winona
State
MN
507-458-3284
Website
www.blufftopvineyard.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Minnesota, Winona
Tags
Wine

We are a small 4 acre vineyard and farm winery near Dakota, Minnesota in Winona County. Feature three varieties; Itasca, Petite Pearl and Crimson Pearl. We offer sampling year-round, LIVE music in the warmer months and limited hours through the winter. We do have a small indoor seating area and hope to do an expansion in 2025. We hope you'll stop by to sample our wines, enjoy a glass or take a few bottles home with you! Saturdays 12-5pm & Sundays 12-4pm.

Brewski’s Pub & Grill

Business
Brewski’s Pub & Grill
Street
Hwy 61 & 43
City
Winona
State
MN
Website
Facebook Page
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Minnesota, Winona
Tags
Bar, Bar & Grill, burgers, pizza

All items from fresh ingredients. Pizza, Wings, Specialty Burgers, Salads, Specialty Beers and Drink Specials. Located in Express Suites & next to Fairfield Inn.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

Business
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Street
925 Bruski Dr
City
Winona
State
MN
507-474-2500
Website
marriott.com
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, Lodging, Minnesota, Winona

Experience Fairfield Inn & Suites Winona, conveniently located off the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 43. While staying at our hotel, you'll find yourself just steps away from immersing yourself in historic downtown, admiring scenic views from Garvin Heights Park, exploring the Mississippi River Valley or visiting the stunning campuses of Winona State University.

Frozen River Film Festival

Business
Frozen River Film Festival
City
Winona
State
MN
507-494-8224
Website
frff.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Winona
Tags
Events

Celebrating 20 years of bringing the world to Winona.
February 9-16, 2025

Garvin Heights Vineyards

Business
Garvin Heights Vineyards
Street
2255 Garvin Heights Road
City
Winona
State
MN
507-474-9463
Website
ghvwine.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Winona
Tags
Wine

Award winning locally made wines. Wine tasting. Snacks. Gift items.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Business
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Street
Hwy 43 & 61
City
Winona
State
MN
507-474-1700
Website
www.hiexpress.com/winona/mn
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, Lodging, Minnesota, Winona

Unbeatable free hot breakfast, 2-room suites, whirlpool rooms, refrigerators & microwaves in all rooms. 37" flat screen TV, indoor pool, sauna, kiddie pool, meeting room facilities, gift opening room.

Lake Pepin Towns and Map

Business
Lake Pepin Towns and Map
Category
2025-2026, Alma, Attractions, Bay City, Fountain City, Kellogg, Lake City, Minneiska, Minnesota, Nelson, Pepin, Reads Landing, Red Wing, Wabasha, Winona, Wisconsin

River City Grill

Business
River City Grill
Street
Hwys 61 & 43
City
Winona
State
MN
507-452-5400
Website
rivercitybargrill.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Minnesota, Winona
Tags
Bar, Bar & Grill, burgers, pizza

American/Italian - Farm to Table Selections. On Site of The Plaza.

Riverport Inn & Suites

Business
Riverport Inn & Suites
Street
Hwys 43 & 61
City
Winona
State
MN
507-452-0606
Website
www.riverportinn.com
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, Lodging, Minnesota, Winona
Tags
Event Center/Space

Deluxe breakfast bar, indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, whirlpool rooms. 106 rooms and suites. Brewski's Pub and Grill. Conference rooms for up to 400 persons.

The Clothes Shop

Business
The Clothes Shop
Street
402 E. 2nd St.
City
Winona
State
MN
Website
winonavs.org
Category
2025-2026, Shopping, Winona
Tags
Apparel

The Clothes Shop will be reopening in our brand new building space this summer. Check our website for details.

A Thrift Store supporting Winona Volunteer Services.

The Plaza Hotel & Suites

Business
The Plaza Hotel & Suites
Street
Hwy 43 & 61
City
Winona
State
MN
507-453-0303
Website
www.plazawinona.com
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, Lodging, Minnesota, Winona

Kids stay and eat free. Each room includes refrigerator, microwave and a TV in the bathroom! Whirlpool rooms. Large kiddie pool. Meeting rooms. fitness center, 2-room suites, room service.

Treasures Under Sugar Loaf

Business
Treasures Under Sugar Loaf
Street
1023 Sugar Loaf Road
City
Winona
State
MN
507-474-7030
Website
www.treasuresundersugarloaf.com
Category
2025-2026, Minnesota, Shopping, Winona
Tags
Antiques

Antiques, collectibles, and home décor.

Winona County History Center

Business
Winona County History Center
Street
160 Johnson Street
City
Winona
State
MN
507-454-2723
Website
www.winonahistory.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Winona
Tags
History, Museum

Three floors of exhibits, museum shop, research library and archives. Programs and events.

Winona Farmers Market

Business
Winona Farmers Market
Category
2025-2026, Minnesota, Shopping, Winona
Tags
Farmers Market

Summer Market: May through October
Saturdays 7:30am-12pm
Levee Park, 2nd St. and Main

Winter Market: November through April
Alternating Saturdays 9am-12pm
Morrison Annex Event Center - 363 E. 2nd St.

Winona Jazz Festival

Business
Winona Jazz Festival
City
Winona
State
MN
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Winona
Tags
Events, Music

38th Annual Winona Jazz Festival! August 16, 2025 - Noon to 5pm. La Canne Park Pavilion - (North of Winona on Hwy 61). It is a rain or shine event. Picnic tables are provided, but you may bring a chair for your own comfort. The Festival is free, parking is free ( The upper Mississippi Jazz Society will pass the hat for donations to help pay the musicians).

Noon - 1:00 Cotter High School Jazz Combo
Old and new Jazz favorites

1:15 - 3:00 Safe Passage Jazz Quaret
Traditional and modern selections from the Great American Song Book

3:15 - 5:00 Gate City Jazz Band
Traditional Dixieland and other toe tapping favorites

Winona MN

Business
Winona MN
City
Winona
State
MN
Website
visitwinona.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Recreational, Winona

The Miami of Minnesota! And the Midwest's favorite playground. Situated just off of I90 on the beautiful Mississippi River, where you can paddle, climb, bike and hike, then explore incredible food, craft drinks, unique shops and endless entertainment. There's nowhere like it.

Winona Tour Boat

Business
Winona Tour Boat
City
Winona
State
MN
507-458-2842
Website
winonatourboat.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Winona
Tags
Boating, Tours

See the Beautiful Mississippi River Up-Close. Daily river cruises. Private Parties.

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