Eateries, Shopping, Hikes, and Must See Stops on the West Coast of Wisconsin!
Feed Me!
Maiden Rock - 3 Miles
Venus & Ole’s Farm to Tavern - Gastropub, Handtossed Pizza, Local Farm Burgers, Fresh Salads, Unique Selection - Foodie Approved! (Closed Tues/Wed)
Six String Saloon - Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches -Trivia Tuesdays - Live Music on Weekends (Closed Mondays)
Smiling Pelican Bakery - Fantastic Baked Goods, Quiche, Sandwiches (Open Weekends Only/Closed Winter)
Vino in the Valley - Outdoor Restaurant & Vineyard in the Rush River Valley. Pizza, Pasta, Wine - Live Music Thurs- Sun (Closed Winter)
Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery - Hard Ciders. Wine, Apple Picking, Cheese Plates
Plum City - 9 Miles
Netties Volta - Mediterranean Menu, Beef, Lamb, Fish. Menu Changes Weekly - Reservations Recommended
Molly’s on Main - Homestyle Food, Pizza, Chicken, Burgers, Pasta. Daily Specials
Stockholm - 11 Miles
Humble Moon Saloon - Indoor Seating & Outdoor Garden Patio, Dinner Theater & Special Events, Delicious Whole Foods. Live Music on Weekends , Open Spring - Early Winter & Pop Up Times
Hop Dish Vine - Wonderful Whole Food Menu, Creative and Delicious Selection - Outdoor Patio is Dog Friendly (Closed Part Winter)
Stockholm Pie & General Store - Renowned Pies, Sandwiches, Snacks, Candy, Ice-cream (Closed Tues/Wed & January)
The Palate - Gourmet Grocery Store, Wine Bar, Charcuterie, Cooking Classes - Open Thurs- Sun
Little Lark Bakery - Home Baked Sweets and Breads
Bay City - 11 Miles
Chef Shack - French Trained Chef Award Winning Chef. Experiential Dining - Reserve on Open Table or Call. Open Spring - End of Year
Sabes Loft - Bar Fare
Outpost Bar & Grill - Bar Fare
Big Dog Daddy’s Roadhouse - Opening Soon
Pepin - 17 Miles
Villa Bellezza - Il Forno - Pizza, Entrees, Pasta, Salad - Open Year Round
The Harbor View Cafe - Renowned Cuisine, no reservations, sit & enjoy the view (March-November)
Pickle Factory - Great (dog friendly) balcony patio overlooking Lake Pepin, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, specials, Bingo Thursday, Live Music - Open Year Round
Rivertime - Wine, Beer, Amusements - Live Music. Closed mid Jan-mid Feb
Homemade Cafe - Delicious Home Cooked Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Pies - Open Year Round
Pepin Bistro - Coffee Shop = Breakfast & Lunch - Open Year Round
Nelson - 25 Miles
The Stone Barn - Super Cool Vibe - Outdoor Pizza Pavilion, Live Music (Closed for Winter)
Township 23 Distillery - Inventive & Unique Spirits & cocktails - Live Music
Nelson Cheese Factory - Sandwiches, Pizza, Ice-cream, Wine Bar - Open Year Round
Ellsworth - 15 Miles
Shady Grove Supper Club - Old Fashioned WI Supper Club - Food is From Scratch and AMAZING! Thurs-Sun Dinner Only, Call Ahead - Reservations Usually Needed
Common Man Tap & Table - Brewery, Cocktails, Great Burgers. (Closed Mondays)
Pizza Arcade - Recommend Order & Pick-Up
Pizza Man - Recommend Order & Pick-Up
Let’s Explore!
Within Minutes of the Journey Inn….
Morgan Coulee State Natural Area – across from Journey Inn – a remnant “goat prairie”: steep hiking, prairie viewing & bird watching (on the Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail)
Rush River – swimming, raft/kayaking, trout fishing
Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area – overlooking the Mississippi River (pictured)
Lake Pepin (Mississippi River) – fishing, sailing, boating, beauty
Pine Creek Conservation Area – walk along a wild rustic road, wildflowers, birds, fishing (Trillium Festival Location)
Nugget Park Lake – canoe, boat fishing, hiking & cross-country ski trails
Within 25-40 Minutes of the Journey Inn…
Buena Vista Park, Alma – overlooking the Mississippi River
Freedom Park Nature Center, Prescott – view confluence of the Mississippi & St Croix River, classes
Cannon Valley Trail - Hiking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing
Tiffany State Wildlife Area - a Wisconsin DNR area for hiking, birdwatching, canoeing - along the Chippewa River
The Chippewa River State Trail - hike or bike this beautiful trail - trail head in Durand, then hike or bike along The Chippewa or take the fork to The Red Cedar River State Trail.
National Eagle Center, Wabasha, MN - a chance to observe eagles and learn all about them
Broken Paddle Guiding Company - kayak adventures
Village Shops
Cultural Cloth
The Nest Gallery
Lakeview Organics (Farm Store)
Rush River Berry Pick (Seasonal)
Hugga Bugga
Iris & Oak
Lavender Bluff Farm
Scandihoo
Stockholm General Store & Candy Shop
The Palate
Indigo Swan Jewelry & Fine Art
Stockholm Gardens
Felt Good!
Rustic Road & Gallery
Tin Roof Boutique
Triple J Western Shop
Harbor Hill General Store
Pepin’s Rusty Peddler
§ Mississippi Valley Partners – www.mississippi-river.org
§ Great River Road National Scenic Byway
§ Maiden Rock Area Community Association – www.MaidenRock.org
§ Stockholm- www.stockholmwisconsin.com
§ Pepin- www.pepinwisconsin.com
§ Red Wing – www.RedWing.org
§ Laura Ingalls Wilder: fair, wayside home, museum - http://www.pepinwisconsin.com/
§ Wisconsin/Minnesota Sailing on Lake Pepin
www.wimnsail.com