A new skatepark is being built at the athletic field, along Pierce Avenue, behind the softball fields, with expected completion date of August 28, 2025. The flooding at the old athletic field damaged the old skatepark and meant that there needed to be a new location. The project also marks a major success for Riley Costello in his new capacity as Emergency Management Director.

“Our original skatepark equipment experienced multiple flooding events, which left it decaying. The original skatepark equipment had significantly deteriorated due to repeated flooding events. Relocating the skatepark has been a long-standing objective, and I am proud to say it is now a reality,” said Costello.

Another highlight of the new facility is that it was completely funded through FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program. The skatepark was part of the original new athletic field plans but could not be completed due to lack of city funding.

The skatepark is another example where the City has created new recreational facilities that encourage healthy lifestyles for youth, families, and adults living in Wabasha. Among many other benefits, it provides a safe and fun environment for skateboarding, while encouraging lessons for youth like self-directed exercise, creative expression, and the value of persistence.

And persistence certainly paid off for the City of Wabasha, to be able to complete the goals for the new Athletic Complex. Learn More […]

The Behind the Scenes tours at the National Eagle Center are proving to be popular and a guest-favorite experience! These small group learning experiences for up to six people are guided by one of our Avian Care team members. Meet the birds up close, observe daily training and care, and even create customized toys for the Ambassadors of your choice! Plus, you get to meet Ambassador Hollywood, the Red-tailed Hawk. Ask all of your eagle questions and take all the photos you like.

Behind the Scenes tours are available for walk-ins daily at 2:15pm or you can schedule your group in advance.

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Are you looking for a last-minute gift for a friend, family member, or coworker? Chamber Bucks are a great gift to give while also supporting our local merchants by shopping local! They work just like a gift certificate but lets the receiver decide where to spend the money. Chamber Bucks can be used at any local business that is a member of the Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce or taken to WNB in Wabasha to be cashed. Stop by the Chamber Office for more information or to purchase Chamber Bucks.

Friday Afternoon

Arrive in Wabasha and check-in at your hotel, bed and breakfast, or campground. Head downtown and visit some of the boutiques around Main Street. Stop in Heritage Park for Music Under the Bridge – a summer favorite featuring a different musical group every Friday evening.

Friday Evening

Walk along the riverfront to Slippery’s for dinner at the iconic destination for all Grumpy Old Men Fans. Enjoy dinner inside or on the patio and take in the beautiful view of the bridge and Mississippi River.

Saturday

Start your morning off on the right foot with breakfast at Town & Country Cafe in Kellogg. Find everything you need for a delicious breakfast: homemade cinnamon rolls, eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, and more!

Walk down the street to the National Eagle Center, your destination for everything eagles. Explore the museum and learn about the magnificent birds and history of eagles in our culture. Step out onto the observation deck and take in the breathtaking view of the Mississippi River, while trying to spot eagles in the wild. Stick around for the engaging live eagle program and meet eagles ‘nose-to-beak’ within the center.

Ready for lunch? The staff at Silver Star Saloon is waiting to serve you! Grab a booth and try […]

Bikes are free for the first 10 hours and need to be returned by 10 pm each day. Bikes are located downtown Wabasha on Main Street at Heritage Park by the sidewalk under the Wabasha Interstate bridge. A credit card and a smartphone are all that is needed to unlock a bike. No charge will be generated if the bike is returned within 10 hours. Learn More About Bike Share

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It’s official! The Wabasha area has been voted an award-winning weekend destination once again. Visit each of these locations for a one-of-a-kind experience! This is just a small selection of amazing destinations in beautiful Wabasha-Kellogg! View all Winning Destinations

Hoppy Girl Brewery & Turning Waters BB&B – Wabasha, MN

Hoppy Girl Brewing – Voted #1 Minnesota’s BEST Brewery 2021 in the Star Tribune

Turning Waters Bed, Breakfast, Adventure and Brewery – Voted #2 Minnesota’s BEST B&B and #2 Most Romantic Getaway 2021 in the Star Tribune

TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Best of the Best 2021

National Eagle Center – Wabasha, MN

Voted #2 Minnesota’s Best Spring Destination 2021 in the Star Tribune

Voted #3 Minnesota’s Best Fall Destination 2021 in the Star Tribune

Voted #3 Minnesota’s Best Tour 2021 in the Star Tribune

The Front Porch – Kellogg, MN

Voted #3 Minnesota’s Best Bloody Mary 2021 in the Star Tribune

Ina Wanbli (E-nah Wanblee/mother eagle) sends her eight eaglets out to explore Wabasha, their home along the great Mississippi River. We need your help finding them! The eaglets have been named in the Dakota language of the Native Americans who once lived here. You may start anywhere along the trail. Check out all 8 Clues!

Wabasha is your premier four-season recreation destination. Known for its extraordinary natural beauty, Wabasha is nestled between the rugged soaring limestone bluffs of southeastern Minnesota and the majestic Mississippi River. More than just a picturesque historic river town, Wabasha draws tourists from all over the world. Many activities take advantage of its unique location.

Boaters enjoy the ever-changing river with its wide channel, quiet backwaters, and abundant sandbars perfect for picnics or overnight camping. If kayaks or canoes are more your style, the Mississippi and nearby Zumbro River offer scenic stretches filled with wildlife.

Wabasha is home to the National Eagle Center, a world-renowned museum and interpretive center dedicated to eagles and other wildlife indigenous to the Upper Mississippi River watershed. Nearly half of all waterfowl use the Mississippi River flyway for migration or nesting. The National Eagle Center offers unmatched opportunities for viewing them as well as exhibits, field-trips, and programming.

If golf is more your forte, join us at The Bluffs, an eighteen-hole course perched high atop Coffee Mill Bluff which has stunning vistas of the Mississippi and Chippewa River valleys. Or head to Kellogg and play a round of mini-golf at LARK Toys, recently named one of the ten best toy stores in the entire world by USA Today! If biking is your passion, Wabasha is located on the […]