Arloa BachExecutive Director

Red Wing Visitor & Convention Bureau

RED WING, MN

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RED WING OVERVIEW• Population: 16,456 (2010 census)• 50 miles South of the Twin Cities• One hour North of Rochester, MN• Eisenhower Bridge connecting WI & MN

• Home to:- Red Wing Shoe Company- Red Wing Pottery & Red Wing

Stoneware

• Noted for historic features, outdoor activities and natural beauty

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• Travel and Industry– Lumber– Wheat– Steamboats

• Historic landmarks– St. James hotel– Sheldon Theatre– Depot– Riverfront Centre– Iron Works Building– Oakwood Cemetery– many more…

THE IMPACT OF THE RIVER

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On the River• Personal Boating/Marinas

• Riverboat Tours

• Paddleboats – Riverboat Cruises

• Fishing

• Canoeing

• Kayaking

• Birding

On Land• Parks on the river

• Festivals

– River City Days

– Rolling River Music Festival

• Live Music Events at the Harbor Bar

• Biking

• Hiking/Walking trails

• Motorcycle route

• Historic Walking Tour

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

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• Explore Mississippi Bluffs– Red Wing, Wabasha-Kellogg, Winona, Lanesboro,– Cross-promote each other; we’re better together– Website: www.exploremississippibluffs.coom– Quarterly emails

• Cannon Valley Trail – Co-op advertising to promote the trail and towns

• Mississippi Valley Partners– Promoting cities on WI and MN sides of Lake Pepin. 100 mile… garage sale, Christmas…

• Live Healthy Red Wing/Friends of the Bluffs– Trail management and promotion

PARTNERSHIPS/CONNECTIONS