Guidebook for Wabasha
Food Scene
A great place to get pub food and beer! Usually filled with locals. Lots of Irish dishes made here! Food is average but the atmosphere and beer selection is great!
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The Olde Triangle Pub
219 Main St WA great place to get pub food and beer! Usually filled with locals. Lots of Irish dishes made here! Food is average but the atmosphere and beer selection is great!
To experience a little bit of Wabasha “fame” head over to Slippery’s Bar and Grill for some food, drinks and a great view. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and lots of “Grumpy old Men” history! (I say “fame” because even though Grumpy Old Men was based in Wabasha, it was never actually filmed there!!). Food is typical bar food so don't have high expectations if you choose to eat there!
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Slippery's Bar & Grill
10 Church AveTo experience a little bit of Wabasha “fame” head over to Slippery’s Bar and Grill for some food, drinks and a great view. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and lots of “Grumpy old Men” history! (I say “fame” because even though Grumpy Old Men was based in Wabasha, it was never actually filmed there!!). Food is typical bar food so don't have high expectations if you choose to eat there!
Only Coffee shop in town the Eagles Nest is a great place to grab a coffee and relax. Open from 7am-4 (8-2 Sundays) the Eagles Nest also serves pastries and snacks for that little extra something. (Always check hours for seasonal changes)
Eagle's Nest Coffee House
330 2nd St WOnly Coffee shop in town the Eagles Nest is a great place to grab a coffee and relax. Open from 7am-4 (8-2 Sundays) the Eagles Nest also serves pastries and snacks for that little extra something. (Always check hours for seasonal changes)
Great Pizza @ Riverboat Lanes! Just a 1/2 block away it is the perfect place to grab a pizza and bring it back to the cabin to have a meal in! Papa Tronnio's Pizza is the name of the actual restaurant located in the bowling alley.
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Riverboat Lanes
218 2nd Street WestGreat Pizza @ Riverboat Lanes! Just a 1/2 block away it is the perfect place to grab a pizza and bring it back to the cabin to have a meal in! Papa Tronnio's Pizza is the name of the actual restaurant located in the bowling alley.
If you are in Wabasha you MUST take the time to head over the bridge to Nelson Cheese Factory . They have $2 homemade ice cream, a wonderful menu of food, a superb wine collection and an assortment of local cheese and meats for sale throughout their store. Go for a long afternoon of wine tasting or grab an ice cream on the go, either way it is worth the short drive to Nelson, Wisconsin.
*Fun fact. My late Grandfather's best friend opened Nelson Cheese Factory years and years and years ago. It is now run by his children and soon to be passed onto his grandchildren.
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Nelson Cheese Factory
S237 WI-35If you are in Wabasha you MUST take the time to head over the bridge to Nelson Cheese Factory . They have $2 homemade ice cream, a wonderful menu of food, a superb wine collection and an assortment of local cheese and meats for sale throughout their store. Go for a long afternoon of wine tasting or grab an ice cream on the go, either way it is worth the short drive to Nelson, Wisconsin.
*Fun fact. My late Grandfather's best friend opened Nelson Cheese Factory years and years and years ago. It is now run by his children and soon to be passed onto his grandchildren.
Right around the corner from the cabin is the Silver Star Saloon + Grill which is where you will find all things American and Tex- Mex! This is our family's favorite place to eat in Wabasha for some good "pub food". The Silver Star is also a great place to grab a very affordable drink and mix with the younger local crowd. Jukebox music is playing and the scene is usually hopping late into the night.
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Silver Star Saloon and Grill
170 Pembroke AveRight around the corner from the cabin is the Silver Star Saloon + Grill which is where you will find all things American and Tex- Mex! This is our family's favorite place to eat in Wabasha for some good "pub food". The Silver Star is also a great place to grab a very affordable drink and mix with the younger local crowd. Jukebox music is playing and the scene is usually hopping late into the night.
Elegant, eclectic food in a congenial and casual atmosphere. It is the most unique place in the surrounding area to go for a nice dinner. Closed in the winter therefore make sure it is open before you head over! Fancy food but worth the cost and effort as it is a 10/10.
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Harbor View Cafe
314 1st StElegant, eclectic food in a congenial and casual atmosphere. It is the most unique place in the surrounding area to go for a nice dinner. Closed in the winter therefore make sure it is open before you head over! Fancy food but worth the cost and effort as it is a 10/10.
Great local mexican food! Los Portales has a great happy hour and late night drink menu as well as wonderful mexican food if that is what you are craving!
Los Portales
119 Pembroke AveGreat local mexican food! Los Portales has a great happy hour and late night drink menu as well as wonderful mexican food if that is what you are craving!
If you are hungry for someone else to make you breakfast this is the place to go! It has wonderful breakfast options, big portions, and just a block from the cabin! Hours are typically 7am-2pm and closed on Tuesdays. (Used to be called Stacy's Kitchen)
Main Street Kitchen
116 Main Street EastIf you are hungry for someone else to make you breakfast this is the place to go! It has wonderful breakfast options, big portions, and just a block from the cabin! Hours are typically 7am-2pm and closed on Tuesdays. (Used to be called Stacy's Kitchen)
Herb + Arrow is newer to town but has a great reputation for awesome food. It is located right downtown, near both the bridge and with Mississippi views. Their interior is clean and modern, they make everything homemade morning of and get all their supplies (whenever possible) fresh from the local farmers market. Many locals and visitors claim it is the best food in town.
Herb + Arrow
260 Main Street WestHerb + Arrow is newer to town but has a great reputation for awesome food. It is located right downtown, near both the bridge and with Mississippi views. Their interior is clean and modern, they make everything homemade morning of and get all their supplies (whenever possible) fresh from the local farmers market. Many locals and visitors claim it is the best food in town.
Worth the quick drive to Nelson to check out the Stone Barn. It is only open Fri-Sun during the warm weather months, but they offer wood-fired pizza served in a rustic barn overlooking fields & forest.
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The Stone Barn
S685 Co Rd KKWorth the quick drive to Nelson to check out the Stone Barn. It is only open Fri-Sun during the warm weather months, but they offer wood-fired pizza served in a rustic barn overlooking fields & forest.
Fresh Wok
254 Main Street WestFast, convenient and quick! Just want you would expect for Chinese in America :)
Drinks & Nightlife
VFW is a family favorite. They typically have live music on weekends and can get pretty busy if you hit the right night. Sunny the bar tender is always a laugh and they serve free popcorn if you ask! CHEAP drinks, a pool table, and jukebox make it a worth while stop.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
138 2nd St EVFW is a family favorite. They typically have live music on weekends and can get pretty busy if you hit the right night. Sunny the bar tender is always a laugh and they serve free popcorn if you ask! CHEAP drinks, a pool table, and jukebox make it a worth while stop.
Experience Lake Pepin’s newest attraction! Villa Bellezza’s classical Mediterranean style winery complex is welcoming visitors every day. Just a 15 minute drive over the bridge into Wisconsin, if you are a wine drinker then it is worth every minute! They offer classes as well as food so make sure you have enough time to enjoy all that Villa Bellezza has to offer.
Tasting room hours:
Friday: 11am - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Monday - Thursday: 11am - 5pm
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Villa Bellezza
1420 3rd StExperience Lake Pepin’s newest attraction! Villa Bellezza’s classical Mediterranean style winery complex is welcoming visitors every day. Just a 15 minute drive over the bridge into Wisconsin, if you are a wine drinker then it is worth every minute! They offer classes as well as food so make sure you have enough time to enjoy all that Villa Bellezza has to offer.
Tasting room hours:
Friday: 11am - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Monday - Thursday: 11am - 5pm
Reads Landing Brewing Company is just a few miles north on hwy 61, this quaint brewery is tucked in right on the river front. They have a great selection of beer, amazing river views and great food service. It can get busy during dining hours so don't go for dinner if you are on a tight time frame.
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Reads Landing Brewing Company
70555 202nd AveReads Landing Brewing Company is just a few miles north on hwy 61, this quaint brewery is tucked in right on the river front. They have a great selection of beer, amazing river views and great food service. It can get busy during dining hours so don't go for dinner if you are on a tight time frame.
Hoppy Girl Brewing is right in downtown Wabasha, across the street from the Eagles Nest coffee shop and right next to the Turning Waters Bed and Breakfast. You are not going for the visual atmosphere or views BUT great beer, fun and friendly staff, walking distance and they offer "bar" pizza and occasional live music.
Hoppy Girl Brewing, LLC dba Turning Waters Back Alley Brewing Co
136 Bridge AveHoppy Girl Brewing is right in downtown Wabasha, across the street from the Eagles Nest coffee shop and right next to the Turning Waters Bed and Breakfast. You are not going for the visual atmosphere or views BUT great beer, fun and friendly staff, walking distance and they offer "bar" pizza and occasional live music.
Sightseeing
The National Eagle Center is a beautiful building right on the Mississippi. It has live Eagles that you are able to visit, free classes with admission and a great museum all about the surrounding area. Worth the money to check out!
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Þjóðarörn Miðstöðin
50 Pembroke AveThe National Eagle Center is a beautiful building right on the Mississippi. It has live Eagles that you are able to visit, free classes with admission and a great museum all about the surrounding area. Worth the money to check out!
Pepin is the claimed birth place of Laura Ingalls Wilder. There are a handful of places to visit that pay homage to her and her life.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
306 3rd StPepin is the claimed birth place of Laura Ingalls Wilder. There are a handful of places to visit that pay homage to her and her life.
If you are looking for a fun hike and you are not afraid of stairs check out John A Latch state park. There are a lot of stairs to get to the top of the bluff but definitely beautiful views once you get there.
John A. Latsch State Park
U.S. 61If you are looking for a fun hike and you are not afraid of stairs check out John A Latch state park. There are a lot of stairs to get to the top of the bluff but definitely beautiful views once you get there.
Entertainment & Activities
Lark toys! The perfect place to bring your family or go on a date night. Lark toys has a beautiful hand carved wood carousel, fresh homemade candies, a HUGE kids toy store and an amazing outdoor mini golf course perfect for all ages.
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LARK Toys
63604 170th AveLark toys! The perfect place to bring your family or go on a date night. Lark toys has a beautiful hand carved wood carousel, fresh homemade candies, a HUGE kids toy store and an amazing outdoor mini golf course perfect for all ages.
If you are in town and want to cruise around you can rent bikes at River Rider Cycle (1-4 person bikes). The beach park is a great place to go on a sunny day as it is on the Mississippi river front and perfect for relaxing day. The have 1-4 person bikes available and as it is always a blast to cruise around town. The Beach Park is at the west tip of town and is great for a sunny afternoon as it is on the Mississippi river front and next to a park. (Seasonal Hours)
River Rider Cycle & Specialty
106 2nd St EIf you are in town and want to cruise around you can rent bikes at River Rider Cycle (1-4 person bikes). The beach park is a great place to go on a sunny day as it is on the Mississippi river front and perfect for relaxing day. The have 1-4 person bikes available and as it is always a blast to cruise around town. The Beach Park is at the west tip of town and is great for a sunny afternoon as it is on the Mississippi river front and next to a park. (Seasonal Hours)
If you like to golf Wabasha golf course is a great, easy course on top of the bluffs. Also check out Lake City (15 minutes north) as they have a world class course that is definitely worth a visit!
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The Bluffs At Coffee Mill Golf Course
180 Coffee Mill DrIf you like to golf Wabasha golf course is a great, easy course on top of the bluffs. Also check out Lake City (15 minutes north) as they have a world class course that is definitely worth a visit!
It is a beautiful Championship Par 72, 18-hole golf course designed by Willard Byrd, best course in Minnesota many say. 10/10 and worth the quick drive north!
Lake City Golf Club
33587 Lakeview DrIt is a beautiful Championship Par 72, 18-hole golf course designed by Willard Byrd, best course in Minnesota many say. 10/10 and worth the quick drive north!
Wabasha does have a city pool which is open during the summer and offers a place to swim laps or lay in the sun. A hot spot for all those unwilling to dip in the Mississippi :)
Wabasha Municipal Swimming Pool
888 Hiawatha Drive EastWabasha does have a city pool which is open during the summer and offers a place to swim laps or lay in the sun. A hot spot for all those unwilling to dip in the Mississippi :)
if you are looking for a bit of an adventure you must check out Broken Paddle Guiding Company right in downtown Wabasha. They rent out canoe's and kayak's as well as offer tours in the area.
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Broken Paddle Guiding Co.
213 Main St Wif you are looking for a bit of an adventure you must check out Broken Paddle Guiding Company right in downtown Wabasha. They rent out canoe's and kayak's as well as offer tours in the area.
Shopping
CANDY CANDY CANDY! Check out Wabasha's own candy story 2 blocks from the cabin! This candy shop used to be located in the cabin before it outgrew its walls and moved into a larger commercial space! It has great views and a number of trinkets to purchase on sight!
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The Chocolate Escape
152 Main St WCANDY CANDY CANDY! Check out Wabasha's own candy story 2 blocks from the cabin! This candy shop used to be located in the cabin before it outgrew its walls and moved into a larger commercial space! It has great views and a number of trinkets to purchase on sight!
Open for 3 weeks-2 months, 3 times a year Grandpa's barn is next door to the cabin and a great place to pick up some crafts made by locals. Always busy and packed with goodies!
Grandpa's Barn Boutique
128 2nd St WOpen for 3 weeks-2 months, 3 times a year Grandpa's barn is next door to the cabin and a great place to pick up some crafts made by locals. Always busy and packed with goodies!
One of my favorite thrift stores of all time! Somehow this tiny store always has treasure hidden in the shelves and everything is priced to sell! They only accept cash (as many places in Wabasha do!) so make sure you bring your dollars with you when you visit this sweet little thrift store!
The Common Closet Thrift Store
154 Pembroke AveOne of my favorite thrift stores of all time! Somehow this tiny store always has treasure hidden in the shelves and everything is priced to sell! They only accept cash (as many places in Wabasha do!) so make sure you bring your dollars with you when you visit this sweet little thrift store!
Marla's is a little secret gem in Wabsaha. Only open from 10am-3pm on Saturday's, Marla's offers a fun, affordable array of used-a-bit, refurbished household items!!! A delightful assortment for everyone, priced so well you can always find a steal in this little hometown shop. Make sure you bring your cash as Marla's does not accept credit cards! Marla's is just 50 feet from the Airbnb!
176 Pembroke Ave
176 Pembroke AvenueMarla's is a little secret gem in Wabsaha. Only open from 10am-3pm on Saturday's, Marla's offers a fun, affordable array of used-a-bit, refurbished household items!!! A delightful assortment for everyone, priced so well you can always find a steal in this little hometown shop. Make sure you bring your cash as Marla's does not accept credit cards! Marla's is just 50 feet from the Airbnb!
One of the MANY quaint shops in Stockholm, MN. 100% worth the drive and walk around (especially in the summer) as they have everything from an Amish Furniture store to a jewelry store, an old second-hand book store to clothing and house decor.
The Palate
W12102 WI-35One of the MANY quaint shops in Stockholm, MN. 100% worth the drive and walk around (especially in the summer) as they have everything from an Amish Furniture store to a jewelry store, an old second-hand book store to clothing and house decor.
Beautiful gallery right in the heart of Wabasha. Locally sourced art and pottery just opened in 2021. Worth checking out.
Local World Gallery
112 2nd Street EastBeautiful gallery right in the heart of Wabasha. Locally sourced art and pottery just opened in 2021. Worth checking out.
Home decor, unique furnishings, and so much more. Two bonuses: locally owned and affordable. So much to shop from, hard to leave without finding something to buy! Venders from all over Minnesota :)
5th Grant Boutique
2311 5th Grant Blvd WHome decor, unique furnishings, and so much more. Two bonuses: locally owned and affordable. So much to shop from, hard to leave without finding something to buy! Venders from all over Minnesota :)
Batons is a season shop with a large variety of local and regional items. Both handmade and imported items and if you get thirsty go across the street to the VFW for a quick drink and a pull tab.
Barton's Brickhouse Boutique
150 Commerce DrBatons is a season shop with a large variety of local and regional items. Both handmade and imported items and if you get thirsty go across the street to the VFW for a quick drink and a pull tab.
Essentials
If your laundry needs are greater than the cabin washer/dryer can provide head just around the corner to Heritage Laundromat.
Heritage Laundromat
130 Alleghany AveIf your laundry needs are greater than the cabin washer/dryer can provide head just around the corner to Heritage Laundromat.
Dick's Fresh Market
221 Hiawatha Dr WNeed something... Dick's Fresh Market is where you go!!