Lake Pepin

Frontenac State Park

Bushel & Peck
Pumpkins, berries, jams, and apples galore in a cute red barn just past Frontenac. 800-428-7435

Lake City

Chickadee Cottage Tea Room and Restaurant
Quaint for breakfast, lunch, high tea, and sweets. 317 N. Lakeshore Dr., 651-345-5155

Port of Call
A year-round local favorite for walleye and steaks by the lake. 104 N. Washington St., 651-345-2324

Home Traditions
Amish furniture, quilts, and home décor. 106 S. Lakeshore Dr., 651-345-2017

Pike’s
Casual restaurant and bar with a killer deck overlooking the lake where water-skiing was born. 310 S. Washington, 651-345-5524

Wild Wings Art Gallery
Wildlife lovers gawk over prints, textiles, and art accessories. 2101 S. Hwy. 61, 651-345-5355

Pepin Heights Orchard
Offers more than thirty types of apples, just south of town. Hwy. 61, 800-652-3779

Wabasha

Nosh
Impressive food and service that’s worth a drive from anywhere. The exotic mushrooms are not to be missed. 260 W. Main St., 651-565-2277

Historic Anderson House
Minnesota’s oldest operating country inn is quirky and charming. Rent a cat with your room if sleep is not on the agenda. 333 W. Main St., 651-565-2500

Slippery’sThis casual riverside restaurant lent its name to Grumpy Old Men. 10 Church Ave., 651-565-4748

Eagles On The River
A variety of accommodations with one room for Grumpy fans. 1000 Marina Dr., 800-482-8188

Wind Whisper West
Gallery featuring Japanese kimonos. 170 Pembroke Ave. S, 651-565-2002

The Book Cliffs
Independent shop with walls of unique and regional books. 161 Pembroke Ave. S., 651-565-5312

Rivertown Cafe
Family-friendly with simple fare. 119 Pembroke Ave. S., 651-565-2202

Jewels on the River
Bright boutique for watches and jewelry. 257 W. Main St., 651-565-4776

National Eagle Center
Experts offer bald eagle education and events. Plus, there’s a twenty-four-hour observation deck. 152 W. Main St., 651-565-4989

Wisconsin
Maiden Rock

Basil’s
Cottage chock full of garden accessories and gifts. Closed in winter. W3583 Hwy. 35, 715-448-3039

Gypsy Grill
A food and music venue with a wine and espresso bar. Closed in winter. W3531 Hwy. 35, 715-448-4000

Gelly’s Pub & Eatery
Pub grub and live music. W1212 Hwy. 35, 715-442-2023

Harrisburg Inn
Perched up on a hill, the inn has four rooms, each with a Lake Pepin view. W3334 Hwy. 35, 715-448-4500

Stockholm

Abode
Stunning retail space and gallery with art, lighting, and textiles for the home. Spring St., 715-442-2266

Green Gables
Endearing house full of jewelry, collectibles, and vintage housewares. Open March–December. Spring St., 715-442-2113

Up A Creek
Charming antique furniture, home décor, and fun little gifts. Spring St., 715-442-2900

Ingebretsen’s
Picture-perfect storefront that’s been selling all things Scandinavian since 1921. Hwy. 35, 715-442-2220

Pepin Toys
Dolls, stuffed animals, and more are jam-packed into this tiny, enchanting shop. Spring St., 715-442-5007

Bogus Creek
Café and bakery with a spacious patio. Closed in winter. Spring St., 715-442-5017

Crocus Oak Co.
Eclectic and whimsical store with colorful home accents. Spring St., 715-442-4401

Pepin

Harbor View Café
A perennial national favorite for fresh home-cooked specials in an unpretentious atmosphere. Closed December–February. See Second Helping  1st and Main Sts., 715-442-3893

Great River Café
Local roaster and café catering to serious coffee drinkers. 415 3rd St., 800-984-5282

Amish Living
Handmade Amish furniture and home accessories. 309 3rd St., 715-442-2307

Dockside Mercantile
Clothes, books, foodstuffs, and souvenirs. 304 1st St., 715-442-4009

A Summer Place
Charming New England–style B & B overlooking the lake. Closed in winter. 106 Main St., 877-442-2132

Harbor Hill Inn
Three renovated rooms located in the most prominent Victorian in town. 310 2nd St., 715-442-2324

Breakwater Gallery & Wine Bar
Sip some vino or beer while perusing local art. 400 1st St., 715-442-4424

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Visit the little house and learn about the Frontier Girl’s birthplace. Closed in winter. 306 3rd St. (Hwy. 35) 800-442-3011

Nelson

Peeling Shutters
A welcoming streetside cottage with a variety of whimsical gifts and jewelry. Hwy. 35, 715-673-4299

Nelson Cheese Factory
A foodie’s dream, with a market for picnic fixings, café for pizza and ice cream, and a chic wine bar melding Miami and the Mississippi. Hwy. 35, 715-673-4725