Location: Pepin
Top Things to do in Pepin
Top 10 Things to do in Pepin, United States
Pepin is a village in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 837 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Pepin.
Restaurants in Pepin
1. Villa Bellezza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
- Midwest Winery of the Year - Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition - Best Wedding Venue 2014 & 2015 (Top 50 in U.S.; Top 10 in Midwest) - Brides Magazine Villa Bellezza’s classical Mediterranean style winery complex is welcoming visitors every day. Here, you can taste our award-winning wines, enjoy a country Italian lunch or dinner, spend time with family, friends and neighbors on our piazza, and spend the day at a destination that feels a world away! Visit us during one of our scheduled winery tour times to experience how we bring together traditional techniques and modern science to wine making. End the tour in the Tasting Room and sample our wines - made from grapes grown by us and our friends. Visit our new country Italian restaurant, il Forno, for lunch or dinner. Villa Bellezza also holds several stunning spaces for business meetings, tour group meals, private group tastings, wedding ceremonies and receptions, and more. From an intimate event in the vines to an impressive fete in our Great Hall, we can accommodate groups both large and small. Come experience a large scale working vineyard and winery in a small Mediterranean village setting, and taste how we combine traditional methods with cutting-edge science for wines that are… delizioso!
Reviewed By Kim W - Tomah, Wisconsin
We've been there many time, but this one was terrible. Outdoor bartenders were inexperienced. One ask a gentleman what he ordered 4 times. I wanted to answer for him. Then they walked around with their food looking for whoever ordered it. Almost lost. Even asking us. And we didn't even have a # on our table for food. Then told them where they can find silverware and napkins. Like they couldn't bring them? Then a staff member setting up tables. Just threw the chairs, and tossed the tables into place. Very load and obnoxiously. I ask him if he could quiet down. I received an eye roll. We left and went to another winery that appreciated our business.
2. Broken Paddle Guiding Co.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 223 reviews
The premier kayaking and outdoor education guiding service on the Upper Mississippi River. We are your connection to the wild waters and natural beauty of the Mississippi River's tributaries and backwater channels. Offering tours on the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin in the Wabasha area.
Reviewed By tabery651 - Rosemount, Minnesota
Highly recommend this tour! Beautiful scenery, calm waters, and Avery is a very knowledgeable, friendly guide. Avery made us feel comfortable and explained all the turns and procedures for crossing the channel. We ended the tour with a close up of a huge bald eagle,
5 stars for Broken Paddle!
3. Pearl of the Lake Paddleboat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By mrblumis - Arizona
Nice little boat ride. Friendly staff. The food was OK. But-- the portions of food were very small if you are a big eater. My roast beef was very good but for me I didn't get any where near full. The waitress on our cruise was the cutest thing ever. She was the best thing on the cruise (no, no, no. It's not what your thinking. We are a group of 5 married couples and not a bunch of weirdos).
4. Little House Wayside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By GrumpyandtheOldLady - New York City, New York
The Old Lady altered the route of our road trip just to come to the Little House Wayside. Having read Little House in the Big Woods many times to the children while they were growing up, even our teenagers didn't mind stopping. The cabin in set on a picturesque hill. There are flowers and large grassy areas for picnicking. The cabin visit was something The Old Lady has been wanting for years and she wasn't disappointed. It may appear to be just an unfinished cabin but it gave a reality and deeper appreciation of the way of life for Laura Ingalls and her family at that time. The Old Lady is thrilled to have made "the pilgrimage," as she called it, and is now the envy of several of her friends for being there.
5. National Eagle Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 622 reviews
The National Eagle Center is a landmark interpretive center on the banks of the Mississippi River in Wabasha, MN. Visitors can meet rescued bald and golden eagles up close and learn more about them in interactive exhibits and engaging daily programs. Live eagle progams offered at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Reviewed By Sailuver - Minneapolis, Minnesota
A beautiful facility and very educational. The eagle show in the classroom was fascinating and well done by the staff member.
6. Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By GrumpyandtheOldLady - New York City, New York
We stopped by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum before going to the cabin. The entry fee is expensive for what you get but for Ingalls fans, it is almost acceptable. The museum is more about the life in Pepin at the time the Ingalls were there. There is a good selection of items owned by Laura's teacher. The replica of the wagon Laura and her family traveled in was stunningly small. The idea the Ingalls traveled so far with all their belonging in a wagon as small as this one was stunning. They also have a tax receipt issued to Charles Ingalls that put some humor into the visit for anyone that has had to pay property tax. The museum gave a healthy dose of reality to the life people led at the time of the stories. Yes, there are bathrooms in the museum.
7. Pepin Heights
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By SDSUGRAD - Round Rock, Texas
We visited Pepin Heights recently on a gorgeous fall day. It's not an apple orchard in the sense of having trees to look at and apples to pick yourself, but the shop is filled with many varieties of apples, some baked goods (which weren't great -- tasted like they were frozen & warmed up instead of home made), jams/jellies, gourmet popcorn (fantastic!), and various other seasonal and apple-based products. (The apple lip-balm sold by the cash register is great!)
The store prices seemed reasonable. I wish they would label the bags of apples better so you could more easily remember what you bought when you get into cooking/eating them.
Easily found on the highway south of Lake City.
8. Sail Pepin
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Join us for a Lake Pepin cruise aboard one of our 31-foot sloops. We serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul, greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin sailing communities by offering a wide variety of Lake Pepin sail boat charters, sail boat rentals and sailing programs. Catch a sunny afternoon breeze, or glide through the quiet elegance of a Lake Pepin evening... the voyage is yours.
Reviewed By bruceq101 - Pepin, Wisconsin
My wife and I went on a sunset trip for our 25th wedding Anniversary. We could not have been happier with the experience! Thank you Captain Sheridan!!We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! Sunsets on the lake are truly magical. Happy Anniversary from all of us at Sail Pepin!
9. Reads Landing
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Ideal location for spotting eagles in early spring.
Reviewed By Cindy6074 - New Brighton, Minnesota
This was our first trip to check out the eagles. I didn't know what to expect but was so happy we went. We sat at a couple of the pullouts on hwy 61 and watched eagles for hours. We counted at least 50 or more. Most were at a distance on the ice shelf in the river but we did see some fly directly over our car. Huge wing span for sure. We saw one right in Lake City by the park bring a fish close to us and he sat in the tree and ate it. Great weekend and it was warm too so that made it even better.
10. Eagle's Cliff Guide Service
Overall Ratings
3 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By BostinFamily - Boston, Massachusetts
I used to fish Lake Pepin as a child and wanted to share the experience with my son and cousins. Cliff not only got us onto bass topping the water chasing minnows he got us consistently catching BIG fish. We had a range of talent. Cliff patiently shared his equipment and expertise - from teaching how to cast and move the lures to how to locate the best casting spots. EVERYONE caught big fish. Cliff, himself, was so much fun too. Our time with Cliff will go down as one of the best times we have ever had together. Added bonuses are being out in nature with lots of eagles in one of the most scenic spots in America.
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