- The list below includes 24 free or cheap things to do in or near Winona, Minnesota, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Scenic Drives, Bike Paths and Skating Rinks.
- From Lake Park to Great River Bluffs State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Winona and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Alma, La Crosse and Trempealeau.
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Visitors to the Great River Bluffs State Park in Winona, Minnesota enjoy expansive views of the Missippi River Valley. The park is punctuated by two major bluffs and his home to dozens of species of trees, shrubs and grasses.
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Situated next to the bluffs, Holzinger Lodge provides visitors with direct access to the surrounding nature trails. The lodge has amenities like a kitchen, game room, playground, and lounge available for public use.
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With panoramic views of Winona's landscape and surrounding hills, Garvin Heights Park is filled with trails for visitors to hike. The trails are lined with historical plaques that provide information about the area.
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C A Rohrer Rose Garden has over 200 roses of about 35 varieties spreading in raised beds from a gazebo in the center. The park is situated on the edge of Lake Winona with picturesque Sugar Loaf in the background.
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Built between 1856 and 1858, the Pickwick Mill was originally designed as a sawmill, but converted a few years later to a grist mill. The mill is now a historic site.
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1,950 acres of protected floodplain forest are contained in the Aghaming Park And Preserve, right near downtown Winona. Visitors of the park enjoy the uncommon floating communities in the area, as well as activities like bird-watching and rowing.
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With its permanent collection of paintings depicting the life of the seas, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum has special programs for adults and children alike.
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The Watkins Museum & Store offers its visitors the occasion of learning about the history of this company, including in here its involvement in the aiding of the soldiers at the turn of the century. The store sells spices, oils, home remedies, and lots of other things.
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With a large bank vault on display, Winona National Bank allows visitors to tour the building and browse various exhibits. The second floor of the bank has taxidermy animals and a miniature bank sculpture on display.