See bald and golden eagles like never before – face to face!
The National Eagle Center is a tourist must-see and top Minnesota attraction that offers a unique viewing experience that brings visitors to within a few feet of these majestic raptors without any barrier in between. You can learn about eagles while standing right next to them – an unforgettable experience unlike any other!
Located in Wabasha, Minnesota, the National Eagle Center is home to several non-releasable Bald Eagles and a nesting place for hundreds of others who come for the winter.
Whether you wish to see these beautiful creatures up close, observe them in their prime habitat, incorporate their research into your own teachings, or donate to support their mission, they have a way for you to get involved.
Upcoming Events
Jeni Grouws Band brings Americana Music to WideSpot in Wabasha Saturday, November 8th
Jeni Grouws is branching out to Americana Music with her band at WideSpot on Saturday, November 8th. The co-founder of the wildly popular Iowa Blues outfit, The Avery Grouws Band, is taking the night off for a quieter, more heartfelt show. You’ll hear echoes of Lucinda Williams and Bonnie Raitt at this concert.
Listeners should expect heartfelt lyrics, fine melodies and a captivating voice at the WideSpot show, along with the debut of some new songs, intimate acoustic moments and Jeni’s great sense of humor. Jeni, who has ties to the Wabasha area, has recently been enjoying a songwriting residency in Omaha, Nebraska at The Music House, where she’ll be working until May of 2026. She’s still fronting the Avery Grouws band in shows throughout the seven-state region.
Tickets for any (or all!) shows are available at www.widespotperformingarts.org or at the door on the day of the show (cash only at the door, please). Questions may be directed to 715-448-0536.
WideSpot, the premiere entertainment venue in the Lake Pepin Region, is located in Wabasha, Minnesota’s Broadway Theater at 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. The venue is fully accessible and features a larger auditorium with close to 300 seats, onsite parking, and a bar serving beer, wine, water and sodas. Showtime will be at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30.
Upcoming shows include the bluegrass dynamos The High 48’s on November 22nd, and a holiday show featuring the Krismas Kookies from Eau Claire, December 6th.
WideSpot is supported through ticket sales, donations and grants, including the Queenan Foundation, the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Foundation and SEMAC, the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council. SEMAC Activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the MN State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
WideSpot in Wabasha Thrilled to host The High 48’s, Saturday, November 22nd
Widespot Performing Arts Center is thrilled to have the Minneapolis group, The High 48’s performing on Saturday, November 22nd.
This band of songwriters showcase songs that ring true to their lives as northern city-folk, combining soulful sounds of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude. They are a band with one foot in tradition and the other in the world of music today.
Tickets for any (or all!) shows are available at www.widespotperformingarts.org or at the door on the day of the show (cash only at the door, please). Questions may be directed to 715-448-0536.
WideSpot, the premiere entertainment venue in the Lake Pepin Region, is located in Wabasha, Minnesota’s Broadway Theater at 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. The venue is fully accessible and features a larger auditorium with close to 300 seats, onsite parking, and a bar serving beer, wine, water and sodas. Showtime will be at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30.
The final show of 2025 will be December 6th and feature a family holiday show with a group of former educators known as the Krismas Kookies from Eau Claire.
WideSpot is supported through ticket sales, donations and grants, including the Queenan Foundation, the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Foundation and SEMAC, the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council. SEMAC Activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the MN State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
General Manager Position at AmericInn Wabasha
Location: 150 Commerce St, Wabasha, Minnesota 55981
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CST (occasional weekend work required)
Compensation: $55,000 – $62,000 based on experience
Benefits: Health, 401k, PTO, Paid Sick Time
Job Type: Permanent/W2
The AmericInn by Wyndham Wabasha is looking for a General Manager to oversee all day-to-day hotel operations as well as manage our full-time and part-time staff! The General Manager should possess previous hospitality management experience and excellent interpersonal skills to help create an incredible stay for our guests.
General Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee all general operations that ensure the day-to-day success of the hotel
- Provide leadership and strategy that inspires your staff to deliver exceptional guest service
- Collaborate with hotel department leaders daily to define goals and objectives as well as strategies for achieving them
- Create a budget to maximize profit margins while keeping costs in balance with guest satisfaction and quality of services
- Lead sales and marketing efforts as well as handling rate and occupancy management
- Establish the hotel’s reputation for quality with constant grounds and room upkeep to ensure positive guest feedback
General Manager Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in the hospitality/hotel field required
- 2+ year of hotel management experience required
- Opera Cloud software experience a plus
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills
- Proven customer service experience as a manager; strong guest-focused mentality
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
If interested, please e-mail a copy of your resume to: americinnw@hotmail.com
The Holidays are Almost Upon Us
Time to come together & celebrate in style with a new dining set from The Woods!
