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River Towns on the mississippi

Introduction
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River Towns on the Mississippi

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Mississippi River Towns Cycling Tour

This 220-mile tour is about 90% paved and has about 50 miles on traffic-free rail trail, and 150 miles on public roads.

Experience a scenic cycling journey along the Mississippi River, exploring charming river towns in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Enjoy picturesque trails, river views, and local flavors as you ride through historic communities, cross state lines, and discover the unique character of the region.

Tour Highlights

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At a glance

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Mississippi River Towns Cycling Tour

Day 6 - Return to Minnesota and head south to Iowa

Map

Day 1 - Arrival in Cottage Grove and Orientation

Day 1 - Arrival in Cottage Grove and Orientation image

Arrive in Cottage Grove and Orientation Ride

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Arrive in Cottage Grove

Arrive in Cottage Grove for the start of the Mississippi River Towns Cycling Tour. Orientation and guest reception at 5:30 p.m.
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Self-guided trail ride to Prescott WI and back

Enjoy a self-guided trail ride from Cottage Grove to Prescott, Wisconsin and back.
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Group Dinner

Group dinner at 5:30 p.m. Location to be determined.
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Country Inn & Suites

Stay at Country Inn & Suites, 8350 E Point Douglas Rd, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Phone: 651-447-4563.

Day 2 - Ride to Cannon Falls and Red Wing

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Cross Country Ride and Cannon River Trail Adventure

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Cannon River Trail to Red Wing

Take the Cannon River Trail to Red Wing.
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Dutch treat dinner

Dutch treat dinner tonight.
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Americinn

Stay at Americinn, 1819 Old West Main St, Red Wing, MN 55066. Phone: 651-385-9060.

Day 3 - Cross into Wisconsin and Lake Pepin Views

Day 3 - Cross into Wisconsin and Lake Pepin Views image

Scenic Ride, Lake Pepin Views, and Wabasha Delights

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Cross into Wisconsin

Cross into Wisconsin and enjoy views over Lake Pepin.
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Dutch treat dinner

Dutch treat dinner. Dinner in Wabasha.
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AmericInn

Stay at AmericInn, 150 Commerce Street, Wabasha, MN 55981. Phone: 651-565-5366.

Day 4 - Return to Cheeseville, River Views and Winona

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Ride South on Hwy 35, River Views, and Winona

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Back to Cheeseville

Back to Cheeseville! River views.
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South on Hwy 35

South on Hwy 35. Locks & barges.
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Dutch treat dinner

Dutch treat tonight.
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AmericInn

Stay at AmericInn, 303 Pelzer Street, Winona, MN 55987. Phone: 507-474-7700.

Day 5 - Wisconsin again, River Views and Winona

Day 5 - Wisconsin again, River Views and Winona image
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AmericInn

Stay at AmericInn, Lacrosse, WI

Day 6 - Return to Minnesota and head south to Iowa

Motor coach return to Cottage Grove
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Ride Great River State Park Trail and Group Dinner

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1. Country Inn & Suites - Cottage Grove

8350 E Point Douglas Rd, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

2. AmericInn - Red Wing

1819 Old West Main St, Red Wing, MN 55066

3. AmericInn - Wabasha

150 Commerce Street, Wabasha, MN 55981

4. AmericInn - Winona

303 Pelzer Street, Winona, MN 55987

5. Country Inn & Suites - LaCrosse

2110 Rose Street, LaCrosse, WI 54603

6. New Albin

New Albin, IA, USA