Location: Red Wing
Top Things to do in Red Wing
Top 10 Free Things to do in Red Wing, Minnesota (MN)
Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the upper Mississippi River. The population was 16,459 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Goodhue County.
Restaurants in Red Wing
1. Fair Trade Books
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
We are a used book store primarily, but we do have events...open mikes, musical performances, movies, speakers, etc. We also gift everyone a book on their first visit to the store
Reviewed By rrmMinnesota - Red Wing, United States
I enjoy browsing this locally owned bookstore. They have used and new items with an excellent selection. The owners are very knowledgeable of their inventory and offer a free book for your first visit to the store. They sometimes have music and authors presenting.
2. Red Wing Arts Association
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 615bettys - Decatur, United States
In addition to information about local venues, the historic Red Wing train depot houses the RW Arts Association, complete with for-sale art and jewelry from local artists. Since Red Wing is my home town, I knew that Marjorie Vogel was the founder of the Arts Association, and the gallery at this venue bears her name.
3. Sargent's Nursery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
For over 90 years Sargent’s Nursery has served the Red Wing Community with genuine care and a smile. Beyond our old-fashioned, in-store customer service and our newest point of sales technology, we also strive to serve our community through outreach and fundraising efforts and are honored to continue to do so into the next century. We take pride in continuing to deliver expert horticultural advice, high quality flowers, shrubs, trees and houseplants, unique garden and home décor and a comfortable shopping environment in which to make it all happen! Sargent’s Nursery is also the premier provider of Landscape Design and Installation in the area and has proven time and again that the outdoor spaces around our homes ought to be just as beautiful and enjoyable as the spaces within. We hope to see you soon!
Reviewed By bonniebZ5039WU
Local experts, great service, and wonderful products make this a special place. I've found plants that WILL grow in my yard, advice regarding trees and plants, products to control pests, bird feeders and bird baths, and more at this wonderful 'hometown' business. Thankful it is available in this area.
4. Barn Bluff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
A 350-foot cliff that was so named because of its resemblance to a barn.
Reviewed By garhalloweenfield - Minneapolis, United States
On the main street in Red Wind you can see a tall bluff ahead. If you look closely, you can see people up there. Little did I realize that shortly, we would be up there walking around! I was hoping you could drive farther up the bluff before walking the rest of the way. but I wanted to give it a try. I'm in my 60's and stopped several times along the way since it's a steep path in places. It was but wooded and enjoyable and even got to see a large bird of prey take off from a nearby tree. The view was spectacular at the top!! Even though it was a bit of a workout reaching the top, it was very rewarding!
5. Sorin's Bluff
6. Colvill Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By EngelkingCGMN - Cottage Grove, United States
With the fall weather starting, my wife and I enjoyed sitting on a bench overlooking the river while our 11-year-old played at the park. This would be a great place to bring a picnic lunch and relax because there are a lot of picnic tables as well as a covered pavilion that can be reserved for a fee. If no reservations, then available first come first served. Call 651-385-3674 for more information.
7. Uffda Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By robins137 - Rosemount, United States
Got an early start on my Christmas shopping. Being of Scandinavian descent, it seems there are always fun things to see in this shop. I left with some neat socks, kids books and Minnesota-themed dish cloths. Very fun shop!
8. Red Wing Pottery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Once the largest producer of stoneware in the country, Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery began in 1877, making crocks and jugs. As the country grew and changed, so did our company, creating vases, art pottery, and dinnerware.Today we fire up our salt glaze kiln to produce a full line of mugs, crocks, bakeware and kitchen pieces. Watch potters at the wheel creating our wares, and shop our pottery salesroom, gift shop, candy store, and coffee shop. Our stoneware factory (four miles north) offers weekday tours of the zinc glaze process that produces vintage stoneware with the iconic red wing.
Reviewed By pathJ9888LY - Minnetonka Beach, United States
We visited many of the stores in the building. The boutiques have some nice things to choose. The antique has row after row of all kinds of things - all displayed neatly. Was fun to meander and look. Hot outside but nice and cool in the large building. All the salespeople we met were very friendly, Many benches to stop and rest between shops. We had a fun time.
9. Pottery Museum of Red Wing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By 318jillb - Saint Louis Park, United States
We were blown away at the beauty of the artistic dishes, decorative and historic Red Wing Pottery piece.! The collections were so well organized and labeled by years. You could look in the sales room for the dishes , vases, art pieces you like..then go into the Museum with beautifully displayed similar items, labeled with the year. We spent an hour enjoying and purchasing art pieces with history. Cool old room vignets from the early 1900s and the 50s. Giant 100 year old crocks and other history of Red Wing Pottery. Comfortable fresh remodelled building with clean bathrooms and places to sit too!
10. Bay Point Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By sledhead36 - Key West, United States
If you're looking for a good park to either take a walk or spend some time with family, Bay pointe Park is a great location. There's a marina if you happen to have a boat, and you can just enjoy the scenic River views. There are several grills on the property as well as picnic tables and benches. Excellent place to spend time relaxing with friends or family.
