Winona, MN

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Canoes for rent in the summer on Lake Winona in Winona, Minnesota
Canoes for rent in the summer on Lake Winona in Winona, Minnesota
Sugarloaf trail....360 degree views from the top of sugar loaf of the Mississippi River valley. 28 routes for rock climbing to the peak....nice hiking trail to the base!
Not everywhere in the Midwest is flat. On the boarder of Minnesota and Wisconsin, the town of Winona's beauty will surprise any MidWesterner once they see the rolling hills and beautiful foliage. Fall is a great time to visit to see the leaves changing through the winding roads of Interstate 90. There's even plenty of places to rent kayaks and canoes if you'd like to get on the water! With plenty of local coffee shops and breweries, it's easy to find a place to relax near the Mississippi River. #LifeAtExpedia
Winona in the fall

Where to stay in Winona

Stopped here on a rainy camping day after watching a movie at the local movie theater- now my kids want to move here! Great and classy coffee shop- beer and wine, food menu and bakery items- also has used books for sale, free WiFi, comfy chairs and long marble bars for socializing. Great spot!

Historic Downtown Winona

You'll enjoy the live music and spas in Historic Downtown Winona. You might want to make time for a stop at Mississippi River or Merchants Bank.

Historic Downtown Winona
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Winona by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Winona by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1128 Homer Rd Winona MN
The price is ￥16,557 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
￥16,557
￥18,481 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Winona. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (902 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing! Hot tub, pool and sauna were incredible!

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Winona by IHG
AmericInn by Wyndham Winona

AmericInn by Wyndham Winona

2.5 out of 5
303 Pelzer Street Winona MN
The price is ￥15,985 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
￥15,985
￥17,843 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Winona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (901 reviews)
The hotel staff was welcoming. The room was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the free continental breakfast options.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Winona
Express Suites Riverport Inn & Suites

Express Suites Riverport Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
900 Bruski Dr Winona MN
The price is ￥17,066 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
￥17,066
￥19,049 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Winona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff very friendly and quick to respond! Very pleased with our stay!

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Express Suites Riverport Inn & Suites
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Big River Escape Parkside Bungalow

Big River Escape Parkside Bungalow

3 out of 5
717 Grand St Winona MN
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Winona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Huff Center and Altra Federal Credit Union ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
We had a wonderful time and would defiinitely stay again.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Big River Escape Parkside Bungalow
Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life

Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life

Winona MN
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Winona. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities.
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
The home was clean, comfortable, and had a well supplied kitchen. Great beds. We enjoyed the beautiful sunrises, and sunsets.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life
Spacious house w/hot tub & river view

Spacious house w/hot tub & river view

Winona MN
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Winona. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Great River Bluffs State ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
The house was just a few minutes south of downtown Winona and overlooked the river, which was beautiful. We even saw a bald eagle! There was plenty of room for the 7 of us, and the big kitchen table was great for playing games. We were grateful for the earplugs in the bedrooms, as trains went by ...

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Spacious house w/hot tub & river view
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Canoes for rent in the summer on Lake Winona in Winona, Minnesota

Lake Park

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Lake Park is just one of the places to see in Winona, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.

Lake Park
Sugarloaf trail....360 degree views from the top of sugar loaf of the Mississippi River valley. 28 routes for rock climbing to the peak....nice hiking trail to the base!

Sugar Loaf

4/5(62 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sugar Loaf, a lovely green space in Winona. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.

Sugar Loaf
The old mill is also available for tours

Pickwick Mill

Find out about the history of Winona when you spend time at Pickwick Mill. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.

Pickwick Mill

Winona State University

4.5/5(94 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Winona State University, during your trip to Winona. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.

Winona State University

St. Mary's University of Minnesota

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit St. Mary's University of Minnesota, during your trip to Winona. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.

St. Mary's University of Minnesota

Minnesota Marine Art Museum

5/5(34 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Minnesota Marine Art Museum during your trip to Winona. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Reviews of Winona

4.5
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We visited family while in Winona. Walked around the two lakes and did some hiking. Beautiful area.

5/5 - Excellent

Mike

First time to Winona. Loved it, very cute town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great town!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful old homes

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful Friendly people overall

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice quite college town. Easy to navigate, wineries close by and a short drive from the Twin Cities.

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