Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House, near Pepin
Winerycomplex
Villa Bellezza
(1420ThirdSt.,715/442-2424,
www.villabellezza.com
)
could fool you into thinking you were stepping into a Mediterranean villa. It may have the
most relaxing patio on the Great River Road. And the wine is excellent, too.
Accommodations and Food
Pepin'sgotaromanticfeeltoit,andthreehistoricB&Bsarefoundhere,includingthe
Sum-
mer Place
(106 Main St., 715/442-2132, $115), with a great arbor deck overlooking Lake
Pepin. Just remember you're near a train line.
Nearthemarinaisoneofthestate'sbest-knowneateries,the
M
Harbor View Cafe
(314
1st St., 715/442-3893, lunch and dinner Thurs.-Sun., May-late Nov., $10-20). Somewhat
upscalecontinentalandcreativeinternationalcuisineisthetickethere,andthisisdefinitely
theplacetogoforsomethingotherthaneggsorahotbeefspecial.You'llhaveanhourwait
ahead of you, but it's worth it.
If it's Friday, head for the fish at
Ralph's Bar & Mary's Kitchen
(206 Lake St., 715/
442-3451).
