Red Wing, Minnesota - More Things to See & Do

Levee Park, Red Wing, Minnesota
Levee Park runs along the riverfront, two blocks from downtown Red Wing. Other popular parks for walking, hiking, and scenic views are Barn Bluff, Memorial Park, and Sorin's Bluff.

Barn Bluff has a hiking trail with a number of overlooks of the city and the river valley.

Memorial Park, accessed from Skyline Drive, offers a panoramic view of Red Wing and the Mississippi River valley. Nearby Sorin's Bluff offers a number of walking trails.
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Red Wing Stoneware & Red Wing Pottery
Red Wing Stoneware's factory and outlet store is located off US Highway 61 on the western edge of town. The company and its products date back to the 1860's. At one time, several potteries operated in Red Wing under various names.

< < < The factory outlet store is full of collectibles and highly functional and attractive stoneware products.
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Red Wing Pottery is a third generation family business spanning 140 years. Its main store and studio is located on Old West Main St. near the Pottery Place Mall.

< < < Visitors to the Red Wing Pottery Store and Studio can watch pottery being hand-made by skilled artisans.

In addition to their own pottery and stoneware, the outlet store offers an
extensive collection of Fiesta Ware™
reminding me of the
plates and bowls I used as a kid.
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