On land and water, a most relaxing weekend

The tangy strains of fiddle music drifts down the Mississippi sloughs, accompanied by all those Boats and Bluegrass favorites like hickory smoked barbecue, Jefferson’s famous cornbread and non-stop, intriguing activities for all ages.

If this is your first time in Winona, be sure to indulge in a few other must-dos like a hike up the bluff to Garvin Heights Park, a stop at local favorite Ed’s No-Name Bar, the prestigious Minnesota Marine Art Museum and donuts from the deservedly acclaimed Bloedow Bakery. Spend the night under the stars, or choose more tame accommodations.