Welcome to Monona, Iowa! Located in the heart of the Driftless Area in northeast Iowa with its enchanting ever-changing seasons, you’ll find the “Gardens of Monona” full of beauty, tranquility, and community pride. Walk along the streets and take a peek at the gardens and wooded trails beyond. Admire theContinue Reading
Fayette County Tourism Fayette County is located in beautiful Northeast Iowa and offers an abundance of natural resources, recreational opportunities, and unique locally-owned businesses. The county’s small rural communities create the perfect setting to live, work, and play. HISTORY (From WiKi) Fayette County was founded on December 21, 1837 asContinue Reading
City of Houston – MN In the beautiful Root River Valley of southeastern Minnesota, the City of Houston lies in “the best of bluff country.” The community offers the conveniences of modern life paired with a charming, small-town feel. The area is home to a variety of locally-owned businesses andContinue Reading
Dodge Center, MN Dodge Center, a Minnesota Star City, was founded in 1869 by early settlers who had faith and determination to sustain in the years ahead. The arrival of the Winona and St. Peter Railroad in 1866 established the site for the “village.” Its location was the geographicContinue Reading
Ed Chapman, Balloon Ascensions Unlimited Balloon Ascensions Unlimited has the finest balloons and pilots available to carry you wherever the wind decides. The quiet serenity of lighter-than-air flight is a truly majestic experience – a form of poetry. You can float tranquilly over the countryside at treetop level picking leavesContinue Reading
DAY 1 10:30 AM – SPAM® Museum Tour: Please don’t eat the exhibits. Yes, it’s real. The SPAM® Museum is stuffed with interactive exhibits that bring the iconic history of the SPAM® Brand to life like you’ve never seen it before! Go behind the scenes and behind the can forContinue Reading
Austin, MN – Meet & Stay Austin has an abundance of awesome attributes that make it an unique place to host your future gatherings, tournaments, games and more. Ideally located in southern Minnesota at the junction of I-90 and State Hwy 218, Austin is easily accessible from almost anywhere. OfferingContinue Reading
Cannon Falls, Minnesota About Cannon Falls is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,083 at the 2010 census. Located along U.S. Route 52 southeast of the Twin Cities, Cannon Falls is well known as the home of Pachyderm Studio, where many famous musicians have recorded,Continue Reading
Cedar Valley Resort – An Interview with Larry Johnson – Owner About Cedar Valley Resort Our Family Resort has 11 beautiful log sided Cabins ranging in size from 1,400 sq’ to over 5,600 sq’ and will accommodate from 2 to 38 guests! Lanesboro MN, named one of America’s Prettiest TownsContinue Reading
Things to Do in Eagan MN Eagan is the home of the largest outlet mall and municipal waterpark in the Upper Midwest – Twin Cities Premium Outlets and Cascade Bay! We also have over 50 beautiful parks, including Caponi Art Park – a picturesque sculpture garden, and Lebanon HillsContinue Reading
About Wabasha & Kellogg, MN Oldest City on the Upper Mississippi River Home of the National Eagle Center, LARK Toys, Grumpy Old Men, historic downtown & more! Located 70 miles southeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Wabasha, Minn. is a hotspot river town on the Mississippi River rich in history and attractions.Continue Reading
Built on the banks of the Mississippi River, Winona, Minnesota is a town that will surprise you. Ask any Winonan how they’d describe Winona and you’re likely to hear, “We’ve got everything from canoeing and mountain biking to Fortune 500 companies to nationally ranked colleges, plus Shakespeare and Monet.” It’sContinue Reading
Welcome to Red Wing, one of the most unique and charming places to visit along the Mississippi River. From our beautiful bluffs, abundance of outdoor activities, historic sites and world famous boots and pottery, Red Wing offers a one-of-a-kind getaway. Whether you choose to hike Barn Bluff, bike the CannonContinue Reading
Fort Snelling – St. Paul, MN Fort Snelling, originally known as Fort Saint Anthony, is a United States military fortification located at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a National Park Service unit, includes historic Fort Snelling.Continue Reading
Oregon and the Rock River Valley Whether you are looking to visit for an afternoon, start a business, or make Oregon your new home, there is much to discover in our backyard. The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to discover our abundant outdoor recreation, annual events, rich artContinue Reading
About the Region There are 285,873 people in the Rockford Region (2016), including the surrounding metro area. Located within Winnebago County, there are several unique surrounding villages and cities that form the Rockford Region, each with its own history, restaurants, and attractions! Explore and learn more about each areaContinue Reading
By Rick Pedersen – As a kid in the 70’s it was common for neighborhood kids on bikes to follow the Township truck that was used to spray mosquitoes. We did not know at the time it was DDT that was being sprayed, let alone a harmful chemical that wasContinue Reading
What made you choose this type of business?When my late wife, Adrianne, passed in 2006, Havencrest Castle became dark and quiet. She had always given wonderful events for our anniversaries, birthdays, and Christmas. I don’t have her talent for such things, but when friends encouraged me to open my homeContinue Reading
EXPLORE SAVANNASavanna is a vibrant little river town nestled between the Mississippi River and the Bluffs of the Driftless area in Northwest Illinois. Settled in 1828 by explorers from Galena, Savanna is one of the oldest towns in Illinois. Savanna began as a Steamboat stop for runs between Galena andContinue Reading