The best things to do in Red Wing

“This stately auditorium built in 1904 showcases concerts, musicals & dance performances.”

“Long-running local chain serving bar food, steaks & German classics in a casual pub setting.”

“Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a spacious lobby with mod couches. Catch everything from blockbusters to niche art picks this week, then pencil in CatVideoFest 2026 on August 8...”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you will actually read. Perfect for a quick lunch-break stroll or low-stress ride when you need a city reset without going far.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole rounds, and yes, cocktails on the course, all in the North Loop... a solid Blaine escape for date nights, competitive friends, or when the weather refuses to cooperate.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering trees, nine watery hazards and even practice greens on a course that’s 25% larger than most, which basically means more room for your miraculous bank shots and friendly trash talk.”

From the Mankato newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.”

“Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls and the riverfront. It links straight into Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluff Park, so you can keep wandering when the view hooks you.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 24, 2026