Riverview Guidebook
Local Information
In addition to Brownsville, there are many areas to visit along the Mississippi River. These are some of our favorites.
The city of Brownsville is a beautiful town located along the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Brownsville became the first established town in Minnesota Territory in 1848. Today it is a quaint community with local amenities and activities for residents and visitors traveling the Great River Road on Highway 61.
More information can be found on the City's webpage at https://www.brownsvillemn.org/residents/about/
Brownsville
The city of Brownsville is a beautiful town located along the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Brownsville became the first established town in Minnesota Territory in 1848. Today it is a quaint community with local amenities and activities for residents and visitors traveling the Great River Road on Highway 61.
More information can be found on the City's webpage at https://www.brownsvillemn.org/residents/about/
Recreation
If you're visiting during open season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), Lawrence Lake is a widely visited marina on the Mississippi River. With a floating food barge, Friday night steak fry, Bonefish bar, off-sale liquor at the Oasis, bait and gift shop in addition to a boat landing and marina. Lawrence Lake Marina has a summer full of entertainment. Check out their Facebook page or website lawrencelakemarina.com for details.
Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait
8995 Lawrence Lake LnIf you're visiting during open season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), Lawrence Lake is a widely visited marina on the Mississippi River. With a floating food barge, Friday night steak fry, Bonefish bar, off-sale liquor at the Oasis, bait and gift shop in addition to a boat landing and marina. Lawrence Lake Marina has a summer full of entertainment. Check out their Facebook page or website lawrencelakemarina.com for details.
Casino Queen Marquette
100 Anti MonopolyCasino on the water.
Food/Pub/Entertainment
These local establishments serve food and/or alcoholic beverages and many have entertainment. Check out their facebook or website pages for schedule and menus.
Saxon Hall specializes in fresh, made from scratch pizza. Check out their webpage www.saxonhallpizza.com
Saxon Hall
702 Main StSaxon Hall specializes in fresh, made from scratch pizza. Check out their webpage www.saxonhallpizza.com
Lawrence Lake Marina serves food from a floating food barge, you can fry your own steak on Friday night (they supply all the supplies/food), enjoy some beverages at Bonefish Bar, pick up off-sale liquor at the Oasis, or shop in their bait and gift shop.
There is a private boat landing on location and the marina has entertainment scheduled between Memorial and Labor Day. This is a popular stop while boating on the Mississippi River. Check out their website at lawrencelakemarina.com or Facebook page for details.
Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait
8995 Lawrence Lake LnLawrence Lake Marina serves food from a floating food barge, you can fry your own steak on Friday night (they supply all the supplies/food), enjoy some beverages at Bonefish Bar, pick up off-sale liquor at the Oasis, or shop in their bait and gift shop.
There is a private boat landing on location and the marina has entertainment scheduled between Memorial and Labor Day. This is a popular stop while boating on the Mississippi River. Check out their website at lawrencelakemarina.com or Facebook page for details.
Friendly local bar located at 202 Third Street, a short walk from almost anywhere in Brownsville.
Wildcat Saloon
202 3rd StFriendly local bar located at 202 Third Street, a short walk from almost anywhere in Brownsville.
Little Miami has been well known for many years! A supper club located in the small community of Freeburg, MN. The food is great and the drive is well worth it. Make sure you have one of their ice cream drinks!
Little Miami Restaurant & Bar
5349 County 249Little Miami has been well known for many years! A supper club located in the small community of Freeburg, MN. The food is great and the drive is well worth it. Make sure you have one of their ice cream drinks!
The Shellhorn is popular with the locals. Currently open Thursday through Saturdays. Call (507) 482-6778 to check open hours on additional days of the week. Good food and beverages.
Shellhorn Bar & Grill
12668 MN-26The Shellhorn is popular with the locals. Currently open Thursday through Saturdays. Call (507) 482-6778 to check open hours on additional days of the week. Good food and beverages.
Convenience/Fuel/Food
Establishments that have food and convenience items in addition to fuel.
The River Station located at 202 Main Street just off State Hwy 26 is your one-stop shop for anything you are missing on your visit to Brownsville. They have great pizza and food, large selection of fishing tackle, gas, ice, firewood, etc. Stop in for all your camping needs.
The River Station
202 Main StreetThe River Station located at 202 Main Street just off State Hwy 26 is your one-stop shop for anything you are missing on your visit to Brownsville. They have great pizza and food, large selection of fishing tackle, gas, ice, firewood, etc. Stop in for all your camping needs.
Grocery/Markets
Best meat market in the area! Check out their meat vending machine if you drive by when they are not open. This is a must if you like smoked meat.
City Meat Market
199 Railroad StBest meat market in the area! Check out their meat vending machine if you drive by when they are not open. This is a must if you like smoked meat.
Sightseeing
Over 200 American Indian mounds are located here in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Learn about the sacred mounds by visiting this National Monument Visitor Center.
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Effigy Mounds National Monument Visitor Center
151 IA-76Over 200 American Indian mounds are located here in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Learn about the sacred mounds by visiting this National Monument Visitor Center.
Standing on top Grandad Bluff you can see the Mississippi River valley for miles in either direction. If you are new to the area, this is a must see. It is located at 3020 Grandad Bluff Road in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Check out ExploreLaCrosse.com for more information.
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Grandad Bluff Park
Standing on top Grandad Bluff you can see the Mississippi River valley for miles in either direction. If you are new to the area, this is a must see. It is located at 3020 Grandad Bluff Road in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Check out ExploreLaCrosse.com for more information.
Photo by Photographer Al Mueller at https://allan-mueller.pixels.com/
This overlook is a great place to view the Tundra Swan as they fly southeast in the fall. Their path intersects the Mississippi River over the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area south of Brownsville, MN. They can be seen flying high overhead and their calls heard at night as they migrate along the Mississippi River. Migrating tundra swans start arriving at the Mississippi River south of Brownsville by late October. They remain until early December.
Brownsville Wildlife Overlook
14286 Great River RoadPhoto by Photographer Al Mueller at https://allan-mueller.pixels.com/
This overlook is a great place to view the Tundra Swan as they fly southeast in the fall. Their path intersects the Mississippi River over the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area south of Brownsville, MN. They can be seen flying high overhead and their calls heard at night as they migrate along the Mississippi River. Migrating tundra swans start arriving at the Mississippi River south of Brownsville by late October. They remain until early December.
International Owl Center
126 E Cedar StNational Eagle Center
50 Pembroke AveExhibits at the Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center focus on the cultural, recreational, natural, and historical significance of the Driftless Area.
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Driftless Area Education And Visitors Center
1944 Columbus RdExhibits at the Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center focus on the cultural, recreational, natural, and historical significance of the Driftless Area.
Mount Hosmer Park
271 Main StGreat photography location and view