Winona has long been known as one of the best places to bike in the Midwest. With an incredible mix of terrain, from quiet country roads to punishing climbs up the bluffs, Winona and the surrounding areas deliver spectacular cycling for young, old, the recreational and the competitive. That same incredible mix of terrain also makes Winona a mecca for other outdoor enthusiasts, from fishing to camping to paddling and everything in between.
Beyond athletics, Winona has established itself as one of the Midwest’s leading arts community. There are a variety of live theater opportunities that take place, including the Great River Shakespeare Festival, running from June through July each year. The Minnesota Marine Art Museum opened its doors on the banks of the Mississippi and features one of the premier collections of its kind. Winona is also known as the “Stained Glass Capital of the World” and you’ll quickly discover why when you explore the historic downtown of Winona.
And that’s just the beginning. For more information on Winona, please check out www.visitwinona.com. And also be sure to thank our event sponsors when you see them around town!
Lodging:
For Special TRINONA rates, check out our partner hotels:
For the Holiday Inn Express - www.hiexpress.com/winonamn - $10 Trinona Discount
For The Plaza Hotel & Suites - http://www.plazawinona.com - Ask for "TRI" Rate
For the Express Suite Riverport Inn - www.riverportinn.com - Ask for Trinona Discount
For Saint Mary’s University Campus Apartments, contact Terrie Lueck at: 507-457-6921 or 1-800-635-5987 ext. 6921 or by
e-mailing tlueck@smumn.edu.
For more lodging options, check out the Visit Winona's Hotels Page
http://www.visitwinona.com/directory/listings/category/22/52
Getting to Winona:
Winona is conveniently located within a short drive from the Twin Cities, Western Wisconsin and Northeast Iowa. And the drive along Highway 61 is almost as beautiful as the bike course.
From Minneapolis/St. Paul:
Hwy 61 South into Winona. Turn left onto Huff Street toward downtown. Follow signs to event parking.
From Madison/Milwaukee/Chicago:
1-90/94 West to LaCrosse and into Minnesota. Take “to Winona” exit onto Hwy 61 into Winona. Turn right onto Huff Street and follow signs to event parking.
From Rochester/Mankato:
Hwy 14 East into Winona. Turn right onto Hwy 61. Turn left onto Huff Street and follow signs to event parking.
From Austin/Albert Lea:
I-90 East to Hwy 43 North (exit #252). Turn left onto Hwy 43 to Winona. At stop light, take left onto Hwy 17 (Homer Road) and proceed to stop lights. Turn left onto hwy 61. Turn right onto Huff Street and follow signs to event parking.
