Riverview Getaways Guidebook
Area Food/Restaurants/Pubs
This is a list of local restaurants and pubs, some within walking distance or short drive and others a little further if you are up for a scenic drive.
Convenience store, gas station and quick food. Your place to stop if you have forgotten something on your trip. Great gluten free pizza.
The River Station
202 Main StreetConvenience store, gas station and quick food. Your place to stop if you have forgotten something on your trip. Great gluten free pizza.
Located in a historic mill, great place to enjoy a bite to eat. Known for their pizza. Entertainment scheduled throughout the year.
Saxon Hall
702 Main StLocated in a historic mill, great place to enjoy a bite to eat. Known for their pizza. Entertainment scheduled throughout the year.
Fun place to sit and enjoy the river, with local entertainment and great food.
Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait
8995 Lawrence Lake LnFun place to sit and enjoy the river, with local entertainment and great food.
Convenient bar off highway 26 serving food and drinks. Open for customers Thursday through Saturday.
Shellhorn Bar & Grill
12668 MN-26Convenient bar off highway 26 serving food and drinks. Open for customers Thursday through Saturday.
Up for a little drive in the country? This gem is hidden in the hills of the driftless area. Great food with a country supper club feel. Make sure to ask about their ice cream drinks!
Little Miami Restaurant & Bar
5349 County 249Up for a little drive in the country? This gem is hidden in the hills of the driftless area. Great food with a country supper club feel. Make sure to ask about their ice cream drinks!
Wildcat Saloon
202 3rd StLocal pub within walking distance of getaway.
Things to do
Local areas of interest or entertainment in and around Brownsville.
Wildcat Park and Marina
11011 MN-26Public boat landing, dock, beach and picnic area in addition to camping.
International Owl Center
126 E Cedar StValley High Golf Club
9203 T-243La Crescent Aquatic Center & Swimming Pool
608 S 7th StThe grand Mississippi River is a source of much entertainment. Boating, tubing, fishing and sightseeing.
Mississippi River
The grand Mississippi River is a source of much entertainment. Boating, tubing, fishing and sightseeing.
Rusty's Fishing Charters
T-240Mississippi River fishing guide service and scenic tours.
Entertainment
In Brownsville, Lawrence Lake Marina and Saxon Hall have seasonal entertainment on weekends and Holidays.
Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait
8995 Lawrence Lake LnGreat Friday night steak fry (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Great pizza! Locals gather here for drinks and entertainment. Check out their Facebook page for schedule. Outdoor patio and upper level available for large groups.
Saxon Hall
702 Main StGreat pizza! Locals gather here for drinks and entertainment. Check out their Facebook page for schedule. Outdoor patio and upper level available for large groups.
Sightseeing
Effigy Mounds National Monument
151 IA-76Experience the drive on the Great River Road. See details on the website www.experiencemississippiriver.com/the-great-river-road-the-best-drive-in-america/
Great River Road
Great River RoadExperience the drive on the Great River Road. See details on the website www.experiencemississippiriver.com/the-great-river-road-the-best-drive-in-america/
Riding on the La Crosse Queen is a great way to get some history of the Mississippi River and La Crosse Area, as well as experience the adventure of riding on an old paddle wheel boat.
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La Crosse Queen Cruises
405 E Veterans Memorial DrRiding on the La Crosse Queen is a great way to get some history of the Mississippi River and La Crosse Area, as well as experience the adventure of riding on an old paddle wheel boat.
Grandad Bluff Park
Unbelievable view.