It's Electric: Road Tripping the North Shore of Lake Superior in an EV

Stunning scenery, charming towns, top-notch restaurants and luxurious lodging options put a road trip on the North Shore of Lake Superior at the top of my list for a romantic anniversary getaway. But could our EV really make the drive without running out of juice?

In our 10 years of marriage, my husband and I have taken our fair share of road trips—from long weekends to visit friends, to family adventures with our two kids and dog, Charlie, in tow. To celebrate this first decade of wedded bliss, we decided to embark on another one.

100 Mile Garage Sale

Fifteen historic river towns and two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around! Bargain hunters can start anywhere along the river road – Minnesota or Wisconsin – rain or shine. The 100 Mile Garage Sale extends from Winona north to Hastings on the Minnesota side of the River and Fountain City north to Prescott on the Wisconsin side of the River.

2026 Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge

Nisswa ushers in fall with the Nisswa Fall Festival. The annual Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge is also part of this annual fall tradition. Start your day with a pancake breakfast presented by the Nisswa Fire Department. You can participate in the medallion hunt and compete in the bean bag tournament. A fall Artisans and Crafters Market is a 'can't miss' in the Historic Pioneer Village.

Otter Cove Children's Museum

Otter Cove Children's Museum is a vibrant educational and cultural institution offering learning experiences through physical play, artistic exploration and imagination. We believe that play is the primary driver of learning, and we empower children to direct their own learning by letting their imaginations lead the way. Our immersive exhibits and innovative programs are created to maximize the power of play in developing skills and a sense of place and purpose.

Kaddatz Galleries

Two Art Galleries celebrating the work of local artists and Charles Beck. 

The Kaddatz Galleries strives to foster visual arts education and appreciation and to maintain a gallery that celebrates the work of area artists and honors the legacy of Charles Beck.

Summer Concerts in the Park

Wednesday June 16, 2021 starts our outdoor season of concerts in Sinclair Lewis Park. Each week a different performer fills the park with music.
June 16th, Pure Country Band plays from 6:60 - 8 PM. Limited seating is available. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit and listen to free Concerts in the Park.
June 23-Blond and the Bohunk            Aug 11- Nite Owls
June 30th- Livewire                 Aug 18- DJ Pete (Kids Night)
July 7th- Dana and the Bottle Rockets
July 14th- Crystal Breeze
July 21st-Katy's Swing Band
July 28th- Meier Grove Band

Spelmansstämma

Spelmansstämma

Spelman = Fiddler / Stämma = Gathering

The immigrant fiddle festival is a long-held Swedish tradition where fiddlers and musicians gather with their instruments to play and share folk music in the oral tradition.
This colorful annual festival is held on the Gammegården Museum grounds amid historic buildings from the 1850's that have been preserved to present and promote Swedish immigrant
heritage.