Hidden Gems along Minnesota's Great River Road

Join us as we kick off our Great River Road adventure by exploring some of the best things to do, see, and eat along the Southern Minnesota stretch of the Mississippi River. From hand-carved carousels and historic flour mills to national wildlife centers and quirky movie references, this video is packed with hidden gems and unforgettable attractions. In this episode, we visit: Pottery Museum of Red Wing – Home to over 6,000 pieces of stoneware and folk art. Red Wing Shoe Company Museum – See the world’s largest boot and discover the legacy of this iconic brand. National Eagle Center in Wabasha – Get up close to live bald eagles and explore their role in American history. Lark Toys – One of the largest family-owned toy stores in the U.S., featuring a hand-carved wooden carousel, retro toys, and old-fashioned candy. Slippery’s Bar & Grill – Embracing its connection to the Grumpy Old Men movie in Wabasha. Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka – A stunning Romanesque church in Winona that’s perfect for a quiet, reflective stop. Lake LaBelle & Pickwick Mill – A historic flour mill with beautiful outdoor grounds and trout fishing nearby. Whether you're planning a road trip or just love discovering small-town treasures, Southern Minnesota along the Mississippi River has so much to offer. Complete tour of the Lark Toy Store.    • Inside one of the most unique toy stores i...   👉 Be sure to subscribe and follow along as we continue our journey through Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois along the Great River Road. -------------------------------------------- Table of Contents: 0:00 Start 1:50 World's largest boot 4:19 Historic Pottery 6:08 Birthplace of the Waterski 7:04 National Eagle Center 11:18 Home of Grumpy Old Men 12:20 Huge Toy Store 15:04 Explore Island City 16:00 Basilica 16:59 Civil war flour mill ------------------------------------------------ Links to the places we visit in this video: Redwing Shoe Company - https://www.redwingshoes.com/ Pottery Museum of Redwing - https://potterymuseumredwing.org/ National Eagle Museum - https://www.redwingshoes.com/ Slippery's - https://www.slipperys.com/ Lark Toys - https://www.larktoys.com/hours/ Pickwick Mill - https://pickwickmill.org/ -------------------------------------------------- This channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not travel experts. We will give you our honest opinions and tips on what has worked for us, but you should do your own research. _____________________________ About us: After we raised our kids - we started going on regular adventures to strengthen our marriage and to keep life interesting. We have decided to share our adventures on YouTube. We seek out adventures big and small. We enjoy visiting small towns, looking for quirky attraction, searching for vintage items, and talking to people who are passionate about their hobbies. We go on these adventures once a week. We hope they provide inspiration to go on a few LoveNester adventures of your own. Date your Spouse - it is the best way to stay connected. Subscribe to our channel for weekly adventure ideas. We love hearing from you - you can comment on the videos or reach us at LoveNestersAdventures@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoveNesters-... Instagram -   / lovenesters   E-mail - LoveNestersAdvertures@gmail.com YouTube - @LoveNesters Thanks for being here. You can check out some of our other adventures using the following link.    / lovenesters   We welcome you to the LoveNesters family. We look forward to hearing from you. Logo Design created by: Austin Pico Logo Animation created by Scene Factory: WEB: www.scenefactory.tv Facebook:   / scenefactory   InstaGram:   / scenefactorytv   YouTube:    / @scenefactory17   Additional Royalty Free Music provided by tunetank.com Subscribe graphic by Pixabay.com