I decided to start a series called "Day Trips" where I travel to local towns in MN and explore the area. It's a great way to get away and to also take the kids along for some excitement. I will probably do this every couple weeks, time permitting. There are so many interesting small towns around the Twin Cities and also along the Mississippi River that I haven't seen. Now that Spring has finally arrived, I can get out and explore!
If you have every heard of Red Wing Shoes, well, this is where they are made. The town is only a 1 hour drive from the Twin Cities. You drive through some beautiful farm country and end up on the banks of the Mississippi River. Take a lunch and eat at Baypoint Park or tour the many antique stores or the Red Wing Pottery showroom. One of the things I like to do is stroll down the residential streets and enjoy the town's numerous historic homes. They have great examples of Second Empire, Queen Anne, and Italianate. They also have great parks for hiking or for the kids to play. This year the town is celebrating 150 years of being incorportad so be sure to visit the city this summer for special events.
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