Red Wing, Minnesota - Great River Road
John Rich Park, Red Wing, Minnesota - Christ Episcopal Church (1871) in background.
Red Wing, MN was originally the site of a Dakota Indian agricultural community. The first white settlers were missionaries who arrived in 1837 with their families. Health problems forced the abandonment of the mission in 1845 but in 1849 it was re-activated. The Red Wing population census at that time reported 5 white adult settlers and approximately 300 Dakotas. In 1855 a US Land Office was located in Red Wing, inspiring a population and economic boom. In 1860 the town had over 1200 residents and was becoming a major Upper Mississippi River trade center. By 1870 the population was over 4200.
 Among the places to see and things to do in Red Wing are visiting the Red Wing Shoe Company Museum and Outlet Store, the Red Wing Pottery Shop, and the Red Wing Stoneware Company production facility. Other attractions are the Levee Park, the Memorial Park Overlook, and the historical downtown walking tour with its shopping, cafe's, and pubs.
The Visitor Center is located in the historic railway depot adjacent to Levee Park. The station continues its original role as it is the official Amtrack station; it also houses the Red Wing Arts Association.
The Depot continues to serve Amtrack customers traveling on the famous Empire Builder.
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