Experience the beautiful Frontenac State Park, a birdwatcher's paradise. Watch migrating birds passing through in spring and fall—over 260 species have been noted—and enjoy spotting eagles and other wildlife. Hike the many trails overlooking Lake Pepin in any season, and enjoy the wildflowers or the trees' brilliant colors. Visit in the winter and go cross-country skiing, or have fun on the winter sliding hill.

Tour the American Ski Jump Museum Hall of Fame micro-museum on the mezzanine level of the St. James Hotel and discover how Red Wing became the birthplace of this exciting sport with the first recorded tournament in 1887.

Shop for high-quality Red Wing boots and shoes in their birthplace. Yes, the Red Wing Museum downtown has the camera-ready World's Largest Boot (size 638 ½ D, for the record); it has original Norman Rockwell drawings; the entire first floor is a store full of their renowned footwear below the second-floor museum; but for many, the biggest draw is the huge outlet store in the basement and its excellent prices on Red Wing and Vasque footwear.