Burton House Guidebook to Winona

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Burton House Guidebook to Winona

Sightseeing

Levee Park has great views of the Mississippi River and is in the heart of downtown Winona. There are many restaurants and businesses within walking distance. On Saturdays in the warmer months, the Winona's Farmer's Market sets up at Levee Park. There are also climbing boulders and a splash pad for kids. https://www.cityofwinona.com/465/Levee-Park-Patio
Levee Park Patio, Winona Park & Recreation
1 Main Street
Levee Park has great views of the Mississippi River and is in the heart of downtown Winona. There are many restaurants and businesses within walking distance. On Saturdays in the warmer months, the Winona's Farmer's Market sets up at Levee Park. There are also climbing boulders and a splash pad for kids. https://www.cityofwinona.com/465/Levee-Park-Patio
With paved paths around East and West Lake Winona, Lake Park is perfect for a casual walk or bike ride. There are beautiful views of the bluffs and Sugarloaf. If you like to disc golf, there are courses around both lakes. There is a fun playground, which is great for families with children at the East Lake. Dogs are allowed to walk the paths around the West Lake. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g43648-d3518733-Reviews-Lake_Park-Winona_Minnesota.html
Lake Park
With paved paths around East and West Lake Winona, Lake Park is perfect for a casual walk or bike ride. There are beautiful views of the bluffs and Sugarloaf. If you like to disc golf, there are courses around both lakes. There is a fun playground, which is great for families with children at the East Lake. Dogs are allowed to walk the paths around the West Lake. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g43648-d3518733-Reviews-Lake_Park-Winona_Minnesota.html
If you're looking for recreation equipment to rent, Lake Lodge is a good place to check. https://www.cityofwinona.com/458/Lake-Lodge
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Lake Lodge Recreation Center
113 Lake Park Dr
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If you're looking for recreation equipment to rent, Lake Lodge is a good place to check. https://www.cityofwinona.com/458/Lake-Lodge
If you'd like a scenic view overlooking Winona, the Garvin Heights Lookout offers a great one. You can either drive to the lookout, or if you'd like a good "leg burning" workout, hike from the bottom.
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Garvin Heights Lookout
200 E Garvin Heights Rd
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If you'd like a scenic view overlooking Winona, the Garvin Heights Lookout offers a great one. You can either drive to the lookout, or if you'd like a good "leg burning" workout, hike from the bottom.
Besides the Mississippi River, Sugarloaf is Winona's most iconic landmark. There are hiking trails accessible near the Edina Reality building, off of Lake Boulevard. If you'd like to climb, you must bring your own equipment. If you're looking for an excellent guiding service, I highly recommend Big River Climbing Guides.
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Sugarloaf
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Besides the Mississippi River, Sugarloaf is Winona's most iconic landmark. There are hiking trails accessible near the Edina Reality building, off of Lake Boulevard. If you'd like to climb, you must bring your own equipment. If you're looking for an excellent guiding service, I highly recommend Big River Climbing Guides.
A world class art museum in little Winona, located off of River Road. It's one of my favorite places to take friends and family. https://www.mmam.org/
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Minnesota Marine Art Museum
800 Riverview Dr
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A world class art museum in little Winona, located off of River Road. It's one of my favorite places to take friends and family. https://www.mmam.org/
A leg burning hike, which requires a half a mile up stairs, is rewarded with beautiful views of the Mississippi River. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00177#maps
John A. Latsch State Park
U.S. 61
A leg burning hike, which requires a half a mile up stairs, is rewarded with beautiful views of the Mississippi River. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00177#maps
Between January and March, Winona has a premier Ice Park, one of only a handful in the country. It is open to the public and boasts beautiful views the city below. If you'd like to give a try with a knowledgeable, experienced instructor I highly recommend Big River Climbing Guides.
Winona Ice Park
825 E Lake Blvd
Between January and March, Winona has a premier Ice Park, one of only a handful in the country. It is open to the public and boasts beautiful views the city below. If you'd like to give a try with a knowledgeable, experienced instructor I highly recommend Big River Climbing Guides.
There are several access locations just over the bridge toward Trempealeau WI, as you head down river. It's a nice flat dog walking and biking location. It's also a bird watchers paradise.
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
W28488 Refuge Rd
There are several access locations just over the bridge toward Trempealeau WI, as you head down river. It's a nice flat dog walking and biking location. It's also a bird watchers paradise.
A great place to hike with families and dogs. About a 20 -25 minute drive from Winona. Beautiful views of the river from several overlooks.
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Great River Bluffs State Park
43605 Kipp Dr
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A great place to hike with families and dogs. About a 20 -25 minute drive from Winona. Beautiful views of the river from several overlooks.

Food scene

Farm to Table Restaurant and full service bar, offers dinner service only. Reservations are recommended. This is our go to date night spot. Within walking distance of the house. https://noshrestaurant.com/
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Nosh Scratch Kitchen
102 Walnut St
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Farm to Table Restaurant and full service bar, offers dinner service only. Reservations are recommended. This is our go to date night spot. Within walking distance of the house. https://noshrestaurant.com/
Winona’s only Riverfront Restaurant, not typically open in the winter. Tasty food and cocktails. Online orders and carryout too. https://www.boathouse-winona.com/
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The Boat House Restaurant
2 Johnson Street
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Winona’s only Riverfront Restaurant, not typically open in the winter. Tasty food and cocktails. Online orders and carryout too. https://www.boathouse-winona.com/
My family's favorite for Mexican cuisine. Tasty food and fast, friendly service. https://www.elpatronofwinona.com/
El Patron Mexican Grill
1415 West Service Drive
My family's favorite for Mexican cuisine. Tasty food and fast, friendly service. https://www.elpatronofwinona.com/
A family owned restaurant that offers Japanese and Thai cuisine. They are carryout only right now. My husband and I enjoy many of the Thai dishes and Sushi. My kids recommend the fried rice. https://oceansushimn.com/
Ocean Sushi Japanese and Thai Restaurant
1213 Gilmore Avenue
A family owned restaurant that offers Japanese and Thai cuisine. They are carryout only right now. My husband and I enjoy many of the Thai dishes and Sushi. My kids recommend the fried rice. https://oceansushimn.com/
A coffee shop and restaurant with quality locally sourced food. Excellent coffee! Delicious salads, sandwiches, soups and baked goods. Adjacent to the Co-op. http://blueheroncoffeehouse.com/
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Blue Heron Coffeehouse
162 W 2nd St
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A coffee shop and restaurant with quality locally sourced food. Excellent coffee! Delicious salads, sandwiches, soups and baked goods. Adjacent to the Co-op. http://blueheroncoffeehouse.com/
Open limited hours Monday-Saturday, Small family owned sandwich shop, adjacent to Midtown Foods Grocery Store. My favorite is the Beno's Veggie Special and my husband likes the Clint Eastwich. https://benosdeli.com/
Beno's Deli
78 E 4th St
Open limited hours Monday-Saturday, Small family owned sandwich shop, adjacent to Midtown Foods Grocery Store. My favorite is the Beno's Veggie Special and my husband likes the Clint Eastwich. https://benosdeli.com/
Yummy breakfast items, baked goods and coffee. Wraps and paninis too. Downtown, less than a mile from the house. They sometimes offer live music during the week. https://www.bgcoffeehouse.com/
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Blooming Grounds Coffee House
50 E 3rd St
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Yummy breakfast items, baked goods and coffee. Wraps and paninis too. Downtown, less than a mile from the house. They sometimes offer live music during the week. https://www.bgcoffeehouse.com/
A local pizza joint owned by a sweet family. I love the Rocco's Special. My kids like the Taco Pizza or sausage and pepperoni. There are two in town the Winona, 5th street location is the closest one to the house. https://www.roccospubandpizza.com/
Rocco’s Pizza
477 West 5th Street
A local pizza joint owned by a sweet family. I love the Rocco's Special. My kids like the Taco Pizza or sausage and pepperoni. There are two in town the Winona, 5th street location is the closest one to the house. https://www.roccospubandpizza.com/
Self-serve frozen treats...a favorite of my kids. Open year round. https://natenallys.com/
Nate and Ally's Frozen Treat Creations
109 E 3rd St
Self-serve frozen treats...a favorite of my kids. Open year round. https://natenallys.com/
An iconic, seasonal ice cream stand. There are two locations but the East Winona location is within walking distance of the Airbnb.
Penguin Zesto
602 East 3rd Street
An iconic, seasonal ice cream stand. There are two locations but the East Winona location is within walking distance of the Airbnb.
A coffee and sandwich shop. My kids' choice for a sandwich. They are close to Levee Park and the brewery. https://www.acousticcafewinona.com/
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Acoustic Cafe
77 Lafayette St
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A coffee and sandwich shop. My kids' choice for a sandwich. They are close to Levee Park and the brewery. https://www.acousticcafewinona.com/
An iconic bakery in Winona with amazing donuts. I recommend the Maple Long John, but you really can't go wrong. A favorite with our visiting family and friends. https://www.bloedows.com/
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Bloedow's Bakery
451 E Broadway St
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An iconic bakery in Winona with amazing donuts. I recommend the Maple Long John, but you really can't go wrong. A favorite with our visiting family and friends. https://www.bloedows.com/
A family owned, farm to table Bistro, less than a half a mile from the Burton House on 3rd Street. Although there is limited seating, carryout is a great option.
Heirloom Seasonal Bistro
155 East 3rd Street
A family owned, farm to table Bistro, less than a half a mile from the Burton House on 3rd Street. Although there is limited seating, carryout is a great option.
Delicious wood fired pizza and cocktails or mocktails. One of Winona’s newest restaurants. A real gem.
Muddled Thyme Brick Oven Pizza and Cocktails
Delicious wood fired pizza and cocktails or mocktails. One of Winona’s newest restaurants. A real gem.
A cozy little coffee shop right across from WSU, owned by the sweetest family. Delicious baked goods, breakfast items, sandwiches and coffee.
Ridgelands Coffeehouse
A cozy little coffee shop right across from WSU, owned by the sweetest family. Delicious baked goods, breakfast items, sandwiches and coffee.
A great place to get a burger and a beer.
929 Beer House & Grill
929 E 8th St
A great place to get a burger and a beer.
A good place to watch a game or play darts. They have great burgers and sandwiches as well. Right downtown on third street.
2 Brothers Sports Bar + Grill
A good place to watch a game or play darts. They have great burgers and sandwiches as well. Right downtown on third street.

Shop Local

My favorite little plant shop in town. https://www.facebook.com/Green-Thumb-Artistry-1871477213100294/
Green Thumb Artistry
55 E 3rd St
My favorite little plant shop in town. https://www.facebook.com/Green-Thumb-Artistry-1871477213100294/
A gift shop with something for everyone, located in the historic Choate Building. https://www.facebook.com/heartsdesirewinona/
Heart's Desire
51 E 3rd St
A gift shop with something for everyone, located in the historic Choate Building. https://www.facebook.com/heartsdesirewinona/
A beautiful little clothing and shoe boutique, connected to a salon. https://urbanshoetique.com/
Ultimate Salon & Urban Shoetique
118 E 2nd St
A beautiful little clothing and shoe boutique, connected to a salon. https://urbanshoetique.com/
Our friendly little yarn shop, right downtown. https://yarnologymn.com/
Yarnology
65 E 3rd St
Our friendly little yarn shop, right downtown. https://yarnologymn.com/
One of my favorite local businesses, now called Orno Gift and Home. A locally owned shop filled with beautiful things from artists and makers.
Jovy Rockey Jewelry - Studio + Gallery
78 E 3rd St
One of my favorite local businesses, now called Orno Gift and Home. A locally owned shop filled with beautiful things from artists and makers.
A great shop for clothes or gear for your next adventure.
Winona Hatchery
A great shop for clothes or gear for your next adventure.

Things to do

A salt and sauna spa, less that 6 blocks away from the house. A great place to unwind and treat yourself to some self care. I recommend booking in advance of your stay as sessions fill quickly. https://www.suolaspa.com/
Suola Spa
170 East 3rd Street
A salt and sauna spa, less that 6 blocks away from the house. A great place to unwind and treat yourself to some self care. I recommend booking in advance of your stay as sessions fill quickly. https://www.suolaspa.com/
The outdoor market is open on Saturdays from May-early fall. It's located at Levee Park. There's also a "winter market" indoors at the East Recreation center during colder months. It is usually held twice a month on Saturdays through the colder months.
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Winona Farmers Market
Zumbro Street
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The outdoor market is open on Saturdays from May-early fall. It's located at Levee Park. There's also a "winter market" indoors at the East Recreation center during colder months. It is usually held twice a month on Saturdays through the colder months.
On the weekends from late spring to early fall, Prairie Island Campground offers a Campfire Concert Series on the weekends. There is also a fabulous disc golf course which begins near the camp store. They also rent out canoes, kayaks and paddleboards while conditions are safe for a Mississippi River paddle. Our favorite backwater paddle through Blackbird Slough, launches from there. Inquire at the camp store for guiding services and equipment rental.
Prairie Island Campground
1120 Prairie Island Rd
On the weekends from late spring to early fall, Prairie Island Campground offers a Campfire Concert Series on the weekends. There is also a fabulous disc golf course which begins near the camp store. They also rent out canoes, kayaks and paddleboards while conditions are safe for a Mississippi River paddle. Our favorite backwater paddle through Blackbird Slough, launches from there. Inquire at the camp store for guiding services and equipment rental.
A beautiful space a great place to learn more about Winona’s history. Pick up your Winona souvenirs from the gift shop while you’re there.
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Winona County Historical Society
160 Johnson St
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A beautiful space a great place to learn more about Winona’s history. Pick up your Winona souvenirs from the gift shop while you’re there.

Libations

Our local brewery, adjacent to Levee Park and the climbing boulders. Beautiful indoor space and lots of outdoor seating. Check for live music, weekly events and food truck schedule in the warmer months. Well behaved dogs are allowed outside.
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Island City Brewing Company Co
65 E Front St
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Our local brewery, adjacent to Levee Park and the climbing boulders. Beautiful indoor space and lots of outdoor seating. Check for live music, weekly events and food truck schedule in the warmer months. Well behaved dogs are allowed outside.
A very laid back, welcoming local bar. One of our favorite places to get a drink. A great place to catch live music as well. https://www.facebook.com/nonamebarwinona/
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Ed's No-Name Bar
252 E 3rd St
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A very laid back, welcoming local bar. One of our favorite places to get a drink. A great place to catch live music as well. https://www.facebook.com/nonamebarwinona/
A nice local bar, just a block from the Levee, across from the Co-op on 3rd Street.
Port 507
128 W 2nd St
A nice local bar, just a block from the Levee, across from the Co-op on 3rd Street.
Just a short-scenic drive, over the bridge in Wisconsin. A beautiful local winery that has weekend events and outdoor seating. Well behaved dogs are allowed outside.
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Elmaro Vineyard
N14756 Delaney Rd
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Just a short-scenic drive, over the bridge in Wisconsin. A beautiful local winery that has weekend events and outdoor seating. Well behaved dogs are allowed outside.
A nice neighborhood bar. Just a few blocks from the Airbnb, east on third street.
The BrickYard
A nice neighborhood bar. Just a few blocks from the Airbnb, east on third street.

Groceries and Such

A small, local grocery store, less than a mile from the house. There's a liquor store attached. https://midtown-foods.com/
Midtown Foods
126 E 5th St
A small, local grocery store, less than a mile from the house. There's a liquor store attached. https://midtown-foods.com/
Our local co-op, located right down town. Offers tasty food and soups to go as well. https://www.bluff.coop/
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Bluff Country Co-op
121 W 2nd St
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Our local co-op, located right down town. Offers tasty food and soups to go as well. https://www.bluff.coop/

For the Dogs

The dog park is located at Prairie Island. It’s about 3 miles from the house near the river. If you’d rather be in the woods, there are trails that crisscross between the old deer park and dog park. The disc golf course is in the campground across the road, which is another great place to walk.
Winona Dog Park
Prairie Island Road
The dog park is located at Prairie Island. It’s about 3 miles from the house near the river. If you’d rather be in the woods, there are trails that crisscross between the old deer park and dog park. The disc golf course is in the campground across the road, which is another great place to walk.