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Winona is the Perfect Place for a Group
We can help you arrange lodging, dining, transportation and put a plan to your day in Winona, the historic island city. Contact us at Visit Winona and we'll put you in touch with an experience full of history.
Is your group looking for a memorable destination? Look no further! Scenic, historic “island city” Winona, Minnesota, should be your next destination of choice. From amazing fall foliage, museums, and stained glass windows to birding, agri-tours, and a Shakespeare Festival, there’s treasure to be found no matter the season.
Calling the Mississippi River Valley home, Winona is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty, wrapped in history, and steeped in culture. Located on the Great River Road Scenic Byway (Highway 61), Winona is a perfect hub and spoke destination.
The friendly people of Winona invite you to visit, explore, and enjoy our scenic beauty, history, attraction, and festivals.
You will be glad you discovered Winona and will want to return time and time again.
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 Please download our Group Tour Planner (1.2mb PDF) and use it as your personal reference to help decide what you wouldlike to see and do in our area. Then contact us and let us help plan your itinerary, whether it be for a day, a few days or more. Our staff and tour guides look forward to sharing our beautiful area with you.
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Stained Glass Studio Tour
Cathedral Crafts or Willet Hauser Architectural Glass: Winona is known as the “Stained Glass Capital” of the country. At either of these studios, you will observe craftspeople design, paint, and assemble stained glass windows. (1 hour) |
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Watkins Headquarters and Museum/Store
Famous for its award winning vanilla and spices, this company dates back to 1868 when it purveyed the only health “remedies” that came with a moneyback guarantee. (45 minutes)
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Winona County Historical Society
One of the largest county Historical Society Museums in Minnesota, it showcases artifacts of Winona and Winona County’s history including a stained glass window exhibit, and an award winning children’s exhibit. Museum shop and used book store on site. (45 minutes)
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Polish Museum
Founded to preserve the rich Polish history of Winona, it houses Kashubian artifacts, family heirlooms, religious articles, folk art and more. Gift shop sells Polish items. (45 minutes)
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Winona National Bank and Merchants Bank
Both buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offer amazing architecture, and stained glass windows. Winona National Bank also displays a gun collection and African safari trophies of the bank’s original owners. (30 minutes each) |
Step-on Guide Tour
The guide will explain Winona's history and take you by these sites: Levee Park/Mississippi River, Court House, Library, historic downtown area, East End shotgun houses, Windom Park, Winona State University, Lake Park (Veteran’s Memorial, Rose Garden, band shell) Sugar Loaf, Garvin Heights Overlook (a magnificent view of Winona and the Mississippi River and beyond. On a clear day, you can see 20-30 miles up and down the river valley). (2-4 hours) |
Wenonah Canoe
The largest maker of canoes in general, it is also the largest maker of ultralight and high performance models. Find out about the history of canoes and kayaks and how they are made on this educational factory tour. (1 hour) |
Julia Belle Swain Steamboat Cruise
One of a few authentic steamboats still operating on the Mississippi River, groups can choose to take a brunch cruise, dinner cruise, all day cruises. The Julia Belle Swain makes Winona it’s second home and offers cruises June through October. (2-3 Hours depending on cruise type) |
Agri Tours
See herds of live animals and learn about lifestyles and products of each. (Bison, Elk, or Llama farms. 45-60 Minutes each) |
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
Winona’s newest museum! Features the Henry Bosse Mississippi River photographs & maps, Leo Smith Folk Art Collection, and marine art paintings of national & international significance. (1 hour) |
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