Winona is the perfect place for a group

Visit Winona Group Tour

Groups large and small agree that Winona is an amazing place to discover thanks to its incredible scenery, innovative experiential tours, and endless number of ways to entertain yourself. Browse our  Group Tour Guide here and then contact us at 507-452-0735 or [email protected] to customize your visit today!

You may already know about our world-class art museum, our national Shakespeare festival, and our charming old-world vibe. But did you know you can immerse your guests in a on-farm experience, participate in a guided tour of “art inspired by water” at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on the banks of the Mississippi River, or help them experience the joy of paddling Mark Twain’s Mississippi?

These and many other experiential group tours await you in Winona.

Our historic river city is conveniently located six miles from Interstate 90, cradled by towering limestone bluffs on one side and the Mississippi River on the other. But don’t let our boutique size of 27,000 fool you – Winona is hitting way above its weight class in terms of art and entertainment. A cultural mecca in the Midwest, we are home to a spate of signature festivals as well as year round arts and theater events that feature performers from around the nation and the world. Beautiful scenery, interesting folklore, and delicious local flavors top off the reasons why groups love to experience Winona. This is the kind of place people feel like they discover when they come, and most say we are surprisingly weird in a very good way.


For additional Group Tour information, itinerary planning and more, please contact the Visit Winona office at 507-452-0735.

 

 

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Top Group Attractions in Winona

Minnesota Marine Art Museum
The MMAM is home to some of the best collections of art inspired by water. The Museum offers docent-led tours for a special rate to groups of 10 or more, including a new outdoor visitor experience through the gardenwalk along the Mississippi River. (1 hour)

Watkins Headquarters and Museum/Store
Famous for its award winning vanilla and spices, this company dates back to 1868 when it purveyed the only health “remedies” that came with a money back guarantee. (45 minutes)

Remlinger Muscle Car Museum
Tour the finest private collection of vintage race cars, go karts and bicycles in the Midwest. (1 hr)

Winona County History Center Museum Tour and Step-On Guide
One of the largest county Historical Society Museums in Minnesota, it showcases artifacts of Winona and Winona County’s history including a stained glass window exhibit, and an award winning children’s exhibit. The new Laird/Norton addition has changing exhibits and a museum shop. (45 minutes) The step-on guide will explain Winona’s history and take you by these sites: Levee Park/Mississippi River, Court House, Library, historic downtown area, East End shotgun houses, Windom Park, Winona State University, Lake Park (Veteran’s Memorial, Rose Garden, band shell) Sugar Loaf, Garvin Heights Overlook (a magnificent view of Winona and the Mississippi River and beyond. On a clear day, you can see 20-30 miles up and down the river valley). (2-4 hours)

Winona Tour Boat
 Take a cruise on the mighty Mississippi River on the 49-passenger Winona Tour Boat. Snacks and beverages available for purchase on the boat. Weekend and Themed cruises available. (1.5 hours)

Kashubian Cultural Institute & Polish Museum
Founded to preserve the rich Polish history of Winona, it houses Kashubian artifacts, family heirlooms, religious articles, folk art and more. Gift shop sells Polish items. (45 minutes)

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WNB Financial and Merchants Bank
Both buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offer amazing architecture, and stained glass windows. Winona National Bank also displays a gun collection and African safari trophies of the bank’s original owners. (30 minutes each)

Heart & Soil Ridge
Customize your farm experience with hands-on flower workshops, outdoor art classes, and even puppy experiences. Catch a chicken, scratch a pig, groom a horse – or just stroll through the fields and take it all in. (1-2 Hours)

Associated Crafts and Willet Hauser
 Tour the Associated Crafts and Willet Hauser, a renowned stained glass window firm, and observe crafts people design and restore stained glass windows. (1 hour)