Visit Winona, Minnesota: Historic Island City

A visitor's introduction to Winona, Minnesota, historic island city. Nestled in the tree-covered limestone bluffs of the Mississippi River, Winona is home to a rich lumber and river traffic history, architecturally significant buildings, meticulously maintained Victorian homes, and more than 100 sites on the National Register in the Winona area, many of which are free and open to the public. Winona has developed a reputation as Stained Glass Capital of the United States. Come to Winona for an energetic cultural scene, 2 university campuses, vast wildlife, fishing, birdwatching, water activities, bike & hiking trails, challenging golf, and some of the best scenery in the state.

[@jordandelbar4200]

I spent my last 7 months travelling across Canada and USA before coming back in my hometown here in Europe, in Belgium more precisely. I drove through the whole continent from east (Montreal) to west (Vancouver), visiting so many places in the US on the road but anyway, I would like to deeply thank the people of Winona for their kindness and their help when my car broke down on the interstate 90, right next to the Mississipi. I accidentally met this city but Winona will always have a place in my heart :) I'd be so happy to see it again someday. Take care!

[@aliciawicklund1257]

I've lived in Winona for years! Its an amazing city with so much to see!

[@extremerc5650]

I lived here for 12 years and its soo beautiful

[@elaineburi]

What a lovely town!

[@jackierose6050]

It's so much better in person!

[@usacubanavarro]

We love it!!!!

[@robertgoodman4217]

I must visit Winona next time I visit my sisters in Minnesota. It is a big state, but someway there is so much much to see in peaceful settings .
Also, is this the city from where Wynona Ryder hails?

[@DrJerryFigs]

No, her family stopped in Winona and they loved it so much they named her after it, i don't know if she's ever been here though

[@melloncollieinfinitesadness]

@@DrJerryFigs a simple google search will tell u that she was born there....

[@boldlytruthfullysequoia6615]

my home town thinking about moving back but ppl say it's gone down hill, been in Cali for years but want to come back maybe Twin cities

[@CPorterPhotography]

Sequoia C. Hi Sequoia, I can tell you this - Winona has never been better than it is right now. We have an amazing performing arts scene, an indie music festival that draws thousands of people, a film festival that shows some of the same films as Sundance, live music every weekend, new restaurants, and a million ways to get outdoors and enjoy our beautiful river and bluffs. Come check it out - I think you'll be surprised.

[@boldlytruthfullysequoia6615]

Cynthya Porter yeah I grew up there till I was about 15 then I moved to Red Wing and graduated from high school there about then in Los Angeles for about 13 years and see about moving back to the Twin Cities maybe Minneapolis but I didn't know how much Winona changed my friends that has gone really downhill but yeah I'll try googling it and do some research thank you

[@CPorterPhotography]

Sequoia C. I moved here about 20 years ago and I can tell you SO much has changed in what the city has to offer in the last 13 years... but I get that if someone lives here their whole life with the same friends and same routine, they may not be able to see it the way others do. Here is a link to Visit Winona's Facebook page - you can look through and see some of the stuff people are loving about Winona right now :-) facebook.com/visitwinona

[@bikesrcool_1958]

Winona Ryder?

[@dragonloverchannel8926]

I live there

[@mermaidlu5125]

Winona Ryder named after this town

[@MrHalfjack]

home.

[@allnewepisodes2000]

I live here and a person just shot my neighbor

[@cynthyaporter9676]

test

[@tonydent6315]

fail

[@jc_malone8217]

Sorry, people! I've lived in Winona, for a while, and the people are extremely rude there. I've lived in a lot of places too. It stands out!

[@willbrand8379]

i live there