Lake City Minnesota
Lake City Minnesota is a beautiful historic river town located along the shoreline of Lake Pepin. Lake Pepin is the largest lake on the Mississippi River, over two miles wide and 22 miles long. It forms the natural border between Minnesota and Wisconsin and is located about 60 miles south of the Twin Cities. Lake Pepin is often described as one of the most scenic spots in North America!
It was here in Lake City that Ralph Samuelson invented the sport of water-skiing!
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Lake Pepin:
Enjoy one of the best sailing areas in the nation!
What you can do in, or near, Lake City Minnesota:
- Go camping or hiking in Frontenac State Park.
- Birdwatching: large concentrations of bald eagles and an migratory birds make this a globally renowned birding area.
- Stroll the river walk, a 2.5-mile pedestrian walkway with a beautiful view of Lake Pepin and the bluffs.
- Take a ride on the Pearl of the Lake Riverboat. This is a replica of an 1880s paddlewheeler.
- Swim at the Lake City public beach or the municipal pool.
Many annual festivals and events take place in Lake City. Here are some of the best:
- Water Ski Days held in June in honor of Ralph W. Samuelson who invented the sport of water-skiing on Lake Pepin in 1922.
- Johnny Appleseed Days is a fall celebration of Lake City's local apple economy, and abundant fall harvest of apples.
- Wild Wings Fall Festival and celebration of wildlife, nature and fine art.
A Monster in Lake Pepin?
The legend of Pepie the Lake Monster comes from numerous sightings of an unexplained creature surfacing from the depths of Lake Pepin. These sightings have taken place from both ship and shore. So far, none of these sightings has confirmed the existence of a new species! That may change in the next few years as many people try to obtain evidence of Pepie's existence!
Read more about Pepie the Lake Monster!
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Pearl of the Lake is an authentic replica of the paddlewheel boats that plied the Mississippi River in the 1800's.
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