Things To Do

He Mni Can - Barn Bluff Regional Park

He Mni Can [Heh-Meh-Nee-Cha] Barn Bluff is one of the best-known natural features along the upper Mississippi River. It is significant for its geology, association with prehistoric and native peoples, and exploration in the early nineteenth century. Today, it remains a sacred site of the Bdewakantunwan Dakota Oyate of Prairie Island Indian Community.

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop

"Voted Best Bakery in Minnesota!"

Sorins Bluff

Sorin's Bluff offers panoramic views, a disc golf course, and a cave⁩⁦. Parking is available at the top.

Frontenac State Park

An expansive park with known birdwatching and hiking trails with river valley views. Located along the Mississippi River, and known for its bluffs and role as a migratory bird flyaway.

Cannon Valley Trail

The Cannon Valley Trail is built on a former Chicago Great Western Railroad line connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing. This paved bicycling, hiking and inline skating trail is 19.7 miles of diverse and spectacular scenery. Paralleling the Cannon River, the Trail offers glimpses and panoramas of the valley and gradually descends 115 feet in elevation from Cannon Falls to Red Wing.

Aliveo Military Museum

The Aliveo Military Museum has a significant collection of military artifacts such as military pistols, rifles, edged weapons, uniforms, insignia, badges, flags, and equipment. The collection includes relics and artifacts from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Cold War to the current Middle-East Wars. They even have a section on the Zulu/British War.

Red Wing Marine Museum

Restored marine engines, outboard motors, historical info, and fishing and tackle in an 1884 space.

Mississippi National Golf Links

Challenging course featuring tree-lined fairways and 2 distinct tracks.

Uffda Shop

Scandinavian-themed gifts and souvenirs (figurines, books, candy and more) plus Swedish items.

Featherstone Pottery