The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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The Jewel Golf Club, Lake City, MN

Built along 800 acres of Mississippi River bluffs, the Jewel offers golfers sweeping views across the river valley to Wisconsin. But this Hale Irwin-designed course is as challenging as it is…

Built along 800 acres of Mississippi River bluffs, the Jewel offers golfers sweeping views across…

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota!

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Willows on the River, Lake City, MN

Willows on the River stands directly on the shoreline of Lake Pepin. The condo suites in this resort all have fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Pepin and the bluffs that…

Willows on the River stands directly on the shoreline of Lake Pepin. The condo suites in this…

The 8 Best Booze Cruises in Minnesota!

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Pearl of the Lake Cruise, Lake City, MN

Hop on the Pearl of the Lake in Lake City and take a cruise with a full bar to enjoy all that the widest point on the Upper Mississippi River has to offer you. From the bluffs of Frontenac State Park…

Hop on the Pearl of the Lake in Lake City and take a cruise with a full bar to enjoy all that the…

The 7 Best Tanning Salons in Minnesota!

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Get Tan, Red Wing, MN

With an impressive selection of options, Get Tan keeps Red Wing residents glowing year-round. A selection of lie-down and stand-up tanning beds, as well as airbrush spray tanning, an “infrared…

With an impressive selection of options, Get Tan keeps Red Wing residents glowing year-round. A…

6 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Minnesota for 2025!

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Randy’s Restaurant, Red Wing, MN

Randy’s Restaurant in Red Wing is a classic small-town restaurant with traditional American fare, like fried chicken. And Randy’s does fried chicken exceptionally well. Whether…

Randy’s Restaurant in Red Wing is a classic small-town restaurant with traditional American…

10 Best Spa Hotels in Minnesota

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St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN

If you want to infuse a historical feel into your next getaway, St. James Hotel in Red Wing is the best destination. Established in 1875, this incredible hotel overflows with class and…

If you want to infuse a historical feel into your next getaway, St. James Hotel in Red Wing is the…

7 Best Bars in Minnesota: 2024 Edition!

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The Port, Red Wing, MN

Tucked into the lower level of the St. James Hotel (they’re putting a lot of bars in basements these days, aren’t they?), the Port is another speakeasy-inspired joint in a port town. But…

Tucked into the lower level of the St. James Hotel (they’re putting a lot of bars in…

10 Best Doughnut Shops in Minnesota!

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Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, Red Wing, MN

With award-winning doughnuts that earn statewide recognition, Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop is small-town business with a big reputation. Although their offerings go way beyond doughnuts. Yet, the…

With award-winning doughnuts that earn statewide recognition, Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop is…

The 9 Best Markets in Minnesota!

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Buchanan Grocery, Red Wing, MN

In Red Wing, shoppers have loved the small-town, neighborhood atmosphere of Buchanan Grocery since 1923. Housemade deli items, like their renowned potato salad, as well as fresh, high-quality meat…

In Red Wing, shoppers have loved the small-town, neighborhood atmosphere of Buchanan Grocery since…

8 Best Bakeries in Minnesota!

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Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, Red Wing, MN

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop is small-town bakery that’s earned a lot of regional love: It was recently voted the best bakery in Minnesota. With a seasonal rotation of Polish specialties like…

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop is small-town bakery that’s earned a lot of regional love: It…

Eagle Spotting

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Minnesota!

Because of its prime location on the Mississippi, the small town of Wabasha is a favorite winter spot for eagles. The National Eagle Center lets you see them up close and learn more about these… Read More

Randy’s Restaurant, Red Wing, MN

Featured in 6 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Minnesota for 2025!

Randy’s Restaurant in Red Wing is a classic small-town restaurant with traditional American fare, like fried chicken. And Randy’s does fried chicken exceptionally well. Whether… Read More

St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN

Featured in 10 Best Spa Hotels in Minnesota

If you want to infuse a historical feel into your next getaway, St. James Hotel in Red Wing is the best destination. Established in 1875, this incredible hotel overflows with class and… Read More

The Port, Red Wing, MN

Featured in 7 Best Bars in Minnesota: 2024 Edition!

Tucked into the lower level of the St. James Hotel (they’re putting a lot of bars in basements these days, aren’t they?), the Port is another speakeasy-inspired joint in a port town. But… Read More

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, Red Wing, MN

Featured in 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Minnesota!

Sacred Heart Studios, Rochester, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Tattoo Parlors in Minnesota!

In Southeast Minnesota, folks rely on Sacred Heart Studios to apply the region’s most creative and well-drawn ink. Apart from the studio’s talented artists, clients have made Sacred Heart… Read More

Chester’s Kitchen and Bar, Rochester, MN

Featured in 9 Best Places for Dessert in Minnesota

It must be the long winters that make Minnesotans crave tropical flavors—but regardless of the reason, folks in Rochester flock to Chester’s Kitchen and Bar where the banana cream pie is… Read More

Northwoods Candy Emporium, Rochester, MN

Featured in 9 Best Candy Shops in Minnesota!

In the quaint Apache Mall in Rochester, you’ll find a true gem of a candy shop: Northwoods Candy Emporium. As a chocoholic’s dream, this shop is particularly famous for its legendary… Read More

Tea Time, Rochester, MN

Featured in 8 Best Smoothie Places in Minnesota!

Tea time is whenever you want it to be if you’re in Rochester because you have Tea Time in your backyard. This fantastic local shop has not only healthy teas but create-your-own smoothies and… Read More

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