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Lake City

Lake City, on the banks of Lake Pepin and the Mississippi River, is located on Hwy. 61, also known as the Great River Road, just 68 miles southeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 34 miles east of Rochester, Minn.

Our central location means you spend less time on the road and more time biking, hiking, boating, golfing, snowmobiling, browsing our quaint shops and enjoying our restaurants. We welcome thousands each year to Water Ski Days, Tour de Pepin, and Junk Crush events. Lake City has something to delight every visitor all year long.

Browse our unique shops and enjoy a full range of dining options. There’s plenty to see, do, buy, and eat in Lake City!

Lake City is a cyclist’s paradise. In addition to be the home of Tour de Pepin, the most unique bike tour in SE MN, now in its 10th year, we offer several mapped rides and trails that are perfect for cyclists of all ages and skill levels.

Need a bike? The Lake City Marina, open daily from April to October, is where you can get one. Bike sharing in Lake City is free for daily use and is available to anyone over the age of 18.

Our unique location on the Mississippi River Flyway, designated as a globally important migratory corridor, provides exceptional year-round bird watching, including migrations of bald eagles, trumpeter swans and warblers.

The out-wash of Wisconsin’s Chippewa River basin into the Great Mississippi River forms 20-mile long Lake Pepin. Over 85 species of game fish can be angled year-round in these boundary waters. Lake City has nearly seven miles of shoreline along Lake Pepin, offering many opportunities for shore fishing as well as two designated trout streams. From boat or shore – whether you like bobber fishing, jigging, trolling, or casting, trophy-size lunkers are possible rewards. In 2015, the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour brought hundreds of anglers and spectators to Lake City.

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Hok-Si-La Municipal Park & Campground

Business
Hok-Si-La Municipal Park & Campground
Street
2500 N. Hwy 61
City
Lake City
State
MN
Website
hoksilapark.com
Category
2025-2026, Camping, Lake City, Lodging, Recreational
Tags
Camping, Event Center/Space

Rustic tents only. Group camping sites. Camper cabins. Clean sandy public beach. Day use park shelters. Event hall with commercial kitchen. Wooded Chapel for ceremonies.

Lake City Market by the Lake

Business
Lake City Market by the Lake
Category
2025-2026, Lake City, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market

June 12 to September 11
Thursdays 5-8pm
Ohuta Beach parking lot

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

Willows on the River

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Willows on the River
Street
100 Central Point Rd
City
Lake City
State
MN
651-345-9900
Website
willowsontheriver.com
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, Lake City, Lodging, Minnesota, Resort, Vacation Rental

We are a condominium resort with private residents and rentals. Located just 70 miles south of the Twin Cities on Lake Pepin, the Willows on the River condominiums boast beautiful views, private units and many amenities within minutes.

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