Winona, MN.
Winona has a lot of great food options with lots of different environments. They range from family food, coffee shop, and live music. A few of my favorite places to eat in Winona are:
Coffee shops:
Acoustic Cafe- a great place for soups, sandwiches, and live music.
Blooming Grounds- Fresh salads, pizzas, and paninis. And on Friday nights they have live music as well.
BGExpress- A fast paced environment with muffins, quiche, and salads.
Bar and Grills:
Brewski’s Pub and Grill- Amazing burgers, nachos, and appetizers.
Jeffersons- Really good ranch (in fact my favorite ranch in all of Winona), BLTS, and grilled cheese.
Wellingtons- good burgers and drinks.
Family atmosphere:
El Patron- Great Mexican food, atmosphere, and service.
GroundRound: Big fan of their salads and sandwiches.
Winona really prides itself on all that we offer for people who are itching to get outside. From the bluffs to the river there is always something to do outdoors.
What to do outdoors?
-Hike Sugar loaf! Great views, easy work out, and fun memories. Pro-tip: go 30 minutes before sunset for some wicked views but be careful on the hike down.
-Garvin Heights Trail! Really good workout. You’ll definitely feel accomplished after this one.
-Lake Winona! If you’re a dog person I would recommend walking the small lake to increase your chances of seeing dogs but if you want a longer walk/run then the big lake is a nice option.
-Go hammocking/enoing. There are great trees by the big lake that are perfect for this.
-Lake lodge! You can rent just about anything there so they have some awesome canoes, paddle boards, and kayaks.
-The river! Wether you are into boating, fishing, or just lounging by the water there are lots of easy access spots in Winona/Fountain City to get to.
Campus is always a vibing place to be. From the campus events to supporting our sports teams.
Campus:
-Upac is always offering some sort of fun activity wether it be going to see the Timberwolves play or the concerts they are putting on.
-Check out some of the clubs. We have a wide variety from the happiness club to the video game club there is a club for you.
-Go support your fellow students and watch them play volleyball or football!
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