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Transcript of Arloa Bach Executive Director Red Wing Visitor & Convention Bureau RED WING, MN .
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RED WING OVERVIEW• Population: 16,456 (2010 census)• 50 miles South of the Twin Cities• One hour North of Rochester, MN• Eisenhower Bridge connecting WI & MN
• Home to:- Red Wing Shoe Company- Red Wing Pottery & Red Wing
Stoneware
• Noted for historic features, outdoor activities and natural beauty
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• Travel and Industry– Lumber– Wheat– Steamboats
• Historic landmarks– St. James hotel– Sheldon Theatre– Depot– Riverfront Centre– Iron Works Building– Oakwood Cemetery– many more…
THE IMPACT OF THE RIVER
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On the River• Personal Boating/Marinas
• Riverboat Tours
• Paddleboats – Riverboat Cruises
• Fishing
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Birding
On Land• Parks on the river
• Festivals
– River City Days
– Rolling River Music Festival
• Live Music Events at the Harbor Bar
• Biking
• Hiking/Walking trails
• Motorcycle route
• Historic Walking Tour
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
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• Explore Mississippi Bluffs– Red Wing, Wabasha-Kellogg, Winona, Lanesboro,– Cross-promote each other; we’re better together– Website: www.exploremississippibluffs.coom– Quarterly emails
• Cannon Valley Trail – Co-op advertising to promote the trail and towns
• Mississippi Valley Partners– Promoting cities on WI and MN sides of Lake Pepin. 100 mile… garage sale, Christmas…
• Live Healthy Red Wing/Friends of the Bluffs– Trail management and promotion
PARTNERSHIPS/CONNECTIONS