1. Arloa Bach Executive Director Red Wing Visitor & Convention Bureau
Red wing, mn
Arloa Bach
Executive Director
Red Wing Visitor & Convention Bureau

2. 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
Red wing overview

3. The impact of the river Travel and Industry Lumber Wheat Steamboats
Historic landmarks
St. James hotel
Sheldon Theatre
Depot
Riverfront Centre
Iron Works Building
Oakwood Cemetery
many more…

4. Activities & Events On Land On the River 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
On the River
Personal Boating/Marinas
Riverboat Tours
Paddleboats – Riverboat Cruises
Fishing
Canoeing
Kayaking
Birding

5. Partnerships/connections
Explore Mississippi Bluffs
Red Wing, Wabasha-Kellogg, Winona, Lanesboro,
Cross-promote each other; we’re better together
Website:
Quarterly s
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 mile… garage sale, Christmas…
Live Healthy Red Wing/Friends of the Bluffs
Trail management and promotion