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Winona
The city of Winona, named after a Native Indian princess, is one of the most beautiful destinations in Minnesota.
Decked with thriving art forms and cultural extravaganza, numerous sites of historical importance, renowned museums, and great outdoors along the banks of Mississippi, Winona offers a complete package for tourists. The flourishing lumber industry contributed to the grandeur of the city in the 1900’s and the villas, mansions and other architecturally praiseworthy structures dating back to this period decorate the city landscape till date.
The prime attraction in Winona is the Downtown Winona National Register Historic Districts, which boasts of over 100 sites that are part of the National Register. Also, the Church of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, Pickwick Mill, Merchants Bank, Winona National Bank, the Arches Museum of Pioneer Life, Watkins Heritage Museum and Bunnell House are the other important places to visit.
Winona is gifted with a pleasant climate and plenty of natural resources that facilitate numerous outdoor sports. Unique destinations such as the 500 feet tall rocky structure called Sugar Loaf situated alongside Lake Winona draw the maximum number of tourists. The Rockie Hill Bison Farm that has guided tours and the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge which is perfect for fishing, bird watching, boating, hiking etc are also immensely enjoyable locales.
Numerous skillfully designed and well maintained state parks such as the Great River Bluffs State Park, delightful dining locations and interesting shopping experiences add to the attractiveness of Winona.
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