Situated on beautiful Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata is just minutes west of Minneapolis. Wayzata's summer leisure activities focus primarily on water - sailing, boating and water skiing. Beautiful gardens along the lakefront, miles of Bicycle trails, and picturesque shops, boutiques and restaurants make Wayzata the perfect summer destination.
GTCYS transforms young musicians of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds by breaking down barriers to music instruction and providing exceptional year-round orchestral experiences.
East Grand Forks and Grand Forks are located 145 miles south of Winnipeg, Manitoba and 311 miles northwest of the Twin Cities in the beautiful Red River Valley. The Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, King's Walk, par 72 course is characterized by a rolling terrain with mounds, moguls, pine trees and lakes that give a feeling of the Scottish links. The DI champion University of North Dakota Hockey team is housed in one of the most breathtaking and versatile middle-sized venues the Midwest has to offer.
We are 3rd & 4th generation candy makers following our family recipes
from over 100 years of tradition. All our candy is handmade the old-fashioned way,
cooked in copper kettles, hand stirred and made in small batches.
Our candies are made with quality ingredients using lots of
whipping cream, grade AA butter and fine chocolate.
Year-round family destination with 404 guest suites, and numerous attractions and amenities designed to create memorable vacation experiences for the whole family.
Great River Educational Arts Theatre (GREAT) brings the community together through shared theater experiences.
GREAT World Headquarters:
is a first of its kind in the state, volunteer and education center that includes rehearsal halls, scene shop, costume shop, administrative office, and (coming soon!) a learning lab. All the behind the scenes magic happens under one roof with by a team of professional staff and hundreds of dedicated volunteers!
The Great Scott Wildlfie Management Area is a wetland home to deer, waterfowl, moose, bear, wolves, songbirds, eagles, loons, and fisher. There are more than three miles of grassy hiking trails. The winter offers a great opportunity to snowshoe.
The Great River Water Park is located within Oxford Community Center and is a year-round facility. Great River features a 25 yard lap pool with starting blocks and a diving board, two large water slides and a splash pad with interactive features for youth and families. Programming includes swim lessons, water aerobics, birthday parties and lifeguard training. Visit our website for more details. We'll see you at Great River Water Park!
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears
This nationally recognized festival, which draws audiences from across the Midwest and acclaimed actors from across the country, fills each Winona summer with a full slate of world-class entertainment. With plays, music, speakers and celebration events, the Great River Shakespeare Festival is the cornerstone of Winona’s reputation as an unmatched destination for cultural events.
June 26-July 27, 2025 Season Announcement!
The Great River Road follows the course of the Mississippi River through ten states. It is an official All-American Road and considered one of the country's premier driving destinations.
Minnesota's Great River Road is a network of roadways offering a bounty of river experiences in a parkway setting. It spans 565 miles, 43 communities, 20 counties, three tribes and six unique destination areas, providing public access to and promoting exploration of America's Great River.
