Wednesday Weekend Windup: {Strawberry Fest, Pioneer Day & More}

Local weekend family fun ideas:

Quick Visit to Lake City, Minnesota

During our Red Wing weekend, we drove a long Highway 61 enjoying views of the Mississippi River and bluffs as well as a peek at some towns along the way. We stopped in Lake City for lunch at the Chickadee Cottage Cafe. The Chickadee is a cute little breakfast and lunch spot. Meals are made from scratch and include salads, sandwiches, soups and seafood specialties. Breakfasts include pancakes, scone, skillets, omelettes and more. Plus, Chickadee has a brunch on Sundays and special dinner on Fridays. For lunch, my daughter and I enjoyed salads:

Sculpture Garden and Nature Walk at Anderson Center in Red Wing, MN

Not too far from downtown Red Wing, we discovered the Sculpture Garden and Nature Walk at Anderson Center. Developed in 1996, the sculpture garden is one of the largest in Minnesota and provides for a nice aside.

Wednesday Weekend Windup {Highland Games, Wizards, Bird Tales and More}

Plenty of summer fun this weekend! Here are my picks for fun family activities in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

Pottery Museum of Red Wing

Pottery is an important part of Red Wing, Minnesota history. The industry flourished there from 1877-1967. Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery still manufactures pottery in Red Wing to this day. So, a visit to the Pottery Museum of Red Wing is essential to understanding Red Wing history.

10th Anniversary Celebration at Norton's U.S.A. {Barrington}

From June 13-17, Norton's U.S.A. will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary! The event will include a Free BINGO Night on June 15 and a Free Showing of Disney's The Incredible Journey on June 17. Here are some details:

Barn Bluff Hike in Red Wing, Minnesota

A drive along the Mississippi River in Minnesota treats you to breathtaking views of the mighty river picturesque bluffs. While in Red Wing, we hiked up one of these bluffs and enjoyed a vigorous hike rewarded with forest views and stunning perspectives of the Mississippi River and Red Wing.