25% off (Sale price $96.00, Reg. Price $129.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: St. James HotelThe luxurious St. James Hotel has been a Red Wing landmark since its opening in 1875. Now a member of the Historic Hotels of America, this hotel near the banks of the Mississippi River has hosted luminaries including 19th President Rutherford B. Hayes. In-room indulgence: Some have jetted tubs. History all around: Each of the individually decorated guestrooms is named for a Mississippi riverboat. River views complement dishes like crab benedict and chicken flatbread at The Veranda restaurant. Fine dining: The Port restaurant serves up steak and specialty cocktails.Red Wing, Minnesota: Famous Boots in a Sleepy TownRed Wing might sound familiar—the Minnesota town is the home of Red Wing Shoes, a 112-year-old leather shoe and boot company that’s enjoying a resurgence of popularity with hipsters and style bloggers. You can visit the company’s factory and flagship store in downtown Red Wing and have your picture taken next to the two-story-high Red Wing boot. While you’re downtown, wander Red Wing’s old-fashioned streets; shop for antiques and dine in upscale restaurants while admiring views of Barn Bluff and the Mississippi River.
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