The One Minnesota Town That Transforms Into A Christmas Wonderland Each Year
By Betsy Rathburn|Published November 17, 2018
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
With December only a few short weeks away, the holiday season is officiall upon us. If you’re looking for a fantastic place to visit this holiday season, look no further than the charming town of Winona, Minnesota. This beautiful destination on the shores of the Mississippi River is packed with holiday cheer. Read on to learn about this Minnesota Christmas wonderland.
The small town of Winona is beautiful all year long. Its location on the Mississippi River gives it a beautiful setting of bluffs and rolling hills.
Speaking of gifts, Winona has its own Christmas market! The Winona Holiday Market brings many vendors together to offer up great gifts. Visitors can also enjoy ice skating, games, food, caroling, and more!
The Trester Trolley is a highlight of a Winona Christmas. The beautifully lit trolley takes visitors on an hour-long tour of Winona’s best Christmas lights.
If a trolley isn’t quite exciting enough, how about a train? The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make its annual stop in Winona on December 9. With music, lights, food, and more, it’s a remarkable way to celebrate in Winona.
Winona also participates in the 100 Miles of Christmas event. Along both sides of the river, 100 miles of charming towns put up their best lights and invite holiday revelers for some festive Christmas cheer. You don’t want to miss it!
All in all, Winona is a fun, festive, and fantastic place to spend the holiday season. Be sure to check out the Visit Winona website and Facebook page for more information on the festivities.
