Red Wing is known for its Red Wing Shoes, which produced footwear for soldiers in both world wars. The city was named after a Sioux chief whose red-dyed swan wing indicated his rank. The first settlers—many from New England—arrived in the mid-1800s. German, Irish and Scandinavian immigrants followed, bringing skills in tanning, shoemaking, pottery and more. The city boasts a diversity of legacies including Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery, founded in 1877 as the nation’s first commercial potter. Today, Red Wing enjoys a place in the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Downtown Red Wing & the National Eagle Center
Get acquainted with Red Wing and learn about America’s national symbol at the National Eagle Center.
Red Wing Pottery Experience at the Pottery Museum
Learn about the city’s famed stoneware industry at the Pottery Museum and enjoy a hands-on lesson.
Maiden Rock Apple Cidery Tour and Tasting
See how cider is produced and learn about Midwestern agriculture at a small artisanal orchard.
Historic Red Wing
Explore the history of Red Wing at the Pottery Museum and the Goodhue County History Center.
