Discover Lake City

Discover Lake City

Minnesota’s South Shore

Lake City is your gateway to Lake Pepin, one of the Midwest’s most scenic natural playgrounds. With miles of shoreline, beautiful beaches, world-class angling, and plenty of ways to get out on the water, you’ve just found your new favorite lake escape!

Join us in June for Water Ski Days!

Nashville sensation Chase Matthew headlines a weekend of big concerts and events!

Where to Shop

Treasures await you here. We know you’ll find what you seek!

Where to Dine

Award-winning cuisine on the lake or small-town cafes.

What to Do

Activities around Lake Pepin offers endless adventures.

Where to Stay

Deluxe suites to affordable hotels to lakeside camprounds.

Visit Lake City MN - Minnesota / Wisconsin map

Lake City lies along the shores of Lake Pepin, the widest lake on the Mississippi River. Fun in all four seasons, Lake City dazzles with its scenic beauty and Midwestern charm.

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RED WING
20 min drive from Lake City

HAGER CITY
22 min drive from Lake City

BAY CITY
26 min drive from Lake City

MAIDEN ROCK
35 min drive from Lake City

STOCKHOLM, WI
38 min drive from Lake City

PEPIN
31 min drive from Lake City

READS LANDING
13 min drive from Lake City

FRONTENAC
9 min drive from Lake City

FRONTENAC STATE PARK
12 min drive from Lake City

NELSON, WI
23 min drive from Lake City

WABASHA, MN
18 min drive from Lake City

Winter

Activities on and around Lake Pepin don’t stop when the snow flies! Enjoy a wide range of winter fun!

Spring

Visit us as the green returns to the trees, the ice leaves the water, and sun starts to warm things up!

Summer

Lake Pepin offers so much recreational fun this time of year! The sun, skies and water are calling!

Fall

Join us where the air is crisp, the leaves are changing and the views are amazing! 

Fall

Join us where the air is crisp, the leaves are changing and the views are amazing! 

Winter

Activities on and around Lake Pepin don’t stop when the snow flies! Enjoy a wide range of winter fun!

Spring

Visit us as the green returns to the trees, the ice leaves the water, and sun starts to warm things up!

Summer

Lake Pepin offers so much recreational fun this time of year! The sun, skies and water are calling!

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🌅The sun has officially risen on a jam-packed summer of fun in Lake City!
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The Breaking of the Drought
by Frederick J. Atwood
Listen!—it rains; it rains!
The prayer of the grass is heard;
The thirsty ground drinks eagerly
As a famished man eats bread.
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And the violets under the banks
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Christmas by the Lake: A Walk Down Holiday Lane

Walk Down Holiday Lane in Lake City Several downtown businesses are extending their holiday spirit to the Lake City community on Saturday, December 14th! In addition to picking up gifts […]

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14 December 2024
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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Hok Si La by Moonlight

Join us for our annual luminous winter walk/snow shoe/ski event and experience enchantment at Hoksila Park under the (almost) full moon! Flickering candlelit paths will guide you through an evening […]

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01 February 2025
Hok Si La Park, 2500 N US HWY 61
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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Frontenac State Park Winter Candlelight Event

Looking for some Frontenac State Park fun? Well, then be at the park on Saturday, February 4th, from 6-8pm for a candlelight journey along the bluff top with beautiful views […]

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08 February 2025
Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd
Frontenac, MN United States
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