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With views like these from the Great River Road, it's easy to see why Mark Twain called the upper parts of the Mississippi
“as reposeful as dreamland.”
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Hastings
From early summer through early fall, history takes center stage in Hastings. In May the
town hosts Front Porch Days, a festival featuring traditional front-porch pastimes, includ-
ing a rocking-chair marathon. The third weekend in July brings Rivertown Days, high-
lighted by a flotilla of brightly illuminated boats. And September heralds Main Street
Festival, held in the historic downtown district.
12.
Red Wing
Heading south on Rte. 316 and connecting with Rte. 61 South, the drive ventures deep into
the heart of Hiawatha Valley, where lush hills and hardwood forests make autumn an eye-
popping time of year. The picturesque town of Red Wing, named for a great Dakota Indian
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