The Red Gables Inn is located in the beautiful Mississippi River town of Lake City, one of the vintage villages nestled in the limestone bluffs surrounding Lake Pepin in Southeastern Minnesota.
Lake Pepin was formed by sediment deposited at the confluence of the Chippewa River and Mississippi at Read's Landing causing the river waters to expand to over 2 1/2 Miles wide and 22 Miles long. Surrounded by soaring limestone bluffs that provide ample breezes throughout the summer months, makes this lake one of the best sailing lakes in the Midwest. Many Sailing Regattas are scheduled throughout the summer months. Ice sailing and snowmobile clubs, as well as, cross country skiers take advantage of the frozen lake in winter months.
To see WHAT'S HAPPENING in our community during your stay at the Red Gables Inn, go online at www.lakecitymn.org/calendar. Or check out some of the following Attractions that are available throughout the year.
Our 2 1/2 MILE RIVER WALK is just a short stroll from the Inn and winds past a river sand beach, throughout the downtown and along the wooded shoreline of Lake Pepin. Quaint shops and local restaurants offer a variety of delights for everyone.
The LAKE CITY MARINA located on the River Walk, offers full service to boaters and provides over 600 slips making it the largest small craft marina on the Mississippi River. For slip rental call 651-345-4211 or online at www.lakecitygov.com/Marina/Marinaindex.html A privately owned full service marina, HANSEN'S HARBOR MARINA & BOAT RENTAL, is located at the north end of Lake City and slips can be reserved at 651-345-3022 or online at www.hansenharbor.com Public Slip Launch sites are located at the north and south end of the town. Our local Paddlewheel Boat, The Mississippi Pearl provides 90 minute excursions around Lake Pepin. Tickets are sold at 651-345-5188 or online at www.LakePepinPaddleBoat.com . Sailing Lessons on the Quintessence a Taiwanese Sailing Vessel, is available by calling 612-868-8177 or online at www.luckassociates.com Try your luck at canoeing at Zumbro Valley Canoe at 507-753-2568.
Anglers can enjoy fishing year round for trophy sized lunkers from over 85 species of game fish that swim these waters. Fishing contests are held throughout the year. Check online at www.lakecitymn.org/fishing.html
Known as the City of Parks, Lake City offers 6 recreational parks throughout the community. Two shoreline parks provide sand beaches for swimming, three offer state of the art children's play equipment, one offers several ball diamonds and one shoreline park offers a fish cleaning facility for anglers.
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE activities abound in the area year round. Located in a Globally Important Birding Area and in the Mississippi Flyway, the area abounds with migrating warblers in spring, Trumpeter Swans, Bald Eagles and a number of waterfowl in fall and winter, Wild Turkey, Pheasant, White Tailed Deer, and other small mammals can be found throughout the woods and countryside. www.lakecitymn.org/birding.html . Check online at www.eaglecenter.org for viewing Bald Eagles and www.mwt.net/~swanalma for Trumpeter Swan and waterfowl.
BIKING AND HIKING opportunities abound along country roads, bluff top parks, along the GREAT RIVER ROAD (Hwy 61) and shoreline. Online information check www.lakecitymn.org
We have 3 local GOLF COURSES, one designed by Pro Golfer Hale Irwin, and 4 additional golf courses within 10 miles of Lake City. Lake Pepin Golf Course 651-345-5768, Lake City Golf Club 651-345-3221, The Jewell Golf Club, Hale Irwin designed golf course at 651-345-2672, and Frontenac Golf Club at 651-345-3504.
FESTIVALS can be enjoyed every month throughout the year in our area. Lake City offers the 100 MILE GARAGE SALE the first full weekend in May followed by The GREAT RIVER BIRDING & NATURE FESTIVAL the second weekend in May - www.lakecitymn.org/birding.html During the last full weekend in June, Lake City celebrates the birthplace of Waterskiing during Water-ski Days. And Wild Wings Art Gallery Festival www.wildwings.com and Johnny Appleseed Festival www.lakecitymn.org is held the second full weekend of October.
Year round LIVE THEATER PRODUCTIONS and LIVE MUSICAL VENUES satisfy a variety of cultural interests.
The Jon Hassler Theater in Plainview, MN a 1/2 hour drive from the Inn- check online www.jonhasslertheater.org
The Historic Sheldon Theater in Red Wing, MN a 15 minute drive from the Inn - check online www.sheldontheatre.org
The Music Loft at Hobgoblin Music at Hwy 19 in Red Wing, MN a 25 minute drive from the Inn - check online www.stoneyend.com
Oak Center General Store and Folk Forum at Oak Center, MN about 10 minute drive from the Inn - check online www.oakcentergeneralstore.com
And don't forget to check out the Red Gables Inn Blog for all the latest in promotions and attractions in this area.
