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!
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We are Excited to Share our New Guide with You
All year round, there’s so much to do in the Lake City area, we just had to make a book to tell you about it! From birdwatching to boating and boutiques to boogie boarding our new 2-year guide will tempt you with fun ideas for your trip to Lake Pepin.
The guide is a perfect bound, full color handbook, perfect for bookshelf keepsake as well as a practical guide to the businesses, events, activities, and scenic nature you’ll find right here in Lake City!
Join us in June for Water Ski Days!
Nashville sensation Chase Matthew headlines a weekend of big concerts and events!
The Birthplace of Water Skiing
Local Pride for an International Sport
In 1922, local teen Ralph Samuelson took a homemade pair of skis and his daredevil determination and got behind a boat on Lake Pepin to make history. After three days of no success, Ralph decided to keep the ski tips above the water and the rest is history. He went from sitting in the water to skiing on top of it.
Each year Lake City celebrates this heritage with a huge festival in June featuring dazzling ski shows, youth water ski clinics, big concerts, parades and more!
For more about this history and our big summer event…
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.
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!
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!
The Lake City Creator Series
Real people. Real Adventures. Discover Lake City through their eyes.
Just a reminder, the early bird catches the best sunrises and most satisfying lattes. Have a great week everyone!
📸 @rustic_coffeehouse
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🧟Everyone deserves a little lakeside vacation.
Happy Halloween!
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💛❤️🧡The Golden Season is hitting its full stride in Southeast Minnesota. Take a drive down the @greatriverroad this weekend, and visit us in lovely Lake City!
@greatriverrdmn #LakeCityMN #LakePepin #OnlyInMN
😍It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
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#frontenacstatepark #lakecitymn #lakepepin #onlyinmn
🚙This is your annual reminder to slow down and take the scenic route.
#LakeCityMN #LakePepin #OnlyInMN
📸 Steve Brown
🍂🍎🧟♀️🎸Lake City, (AKA, the home of the Honeycrisp) is kicking off October in a BIG way this Saturday. From a rootsy, down-home block party to a Gilmore Girls takeover of our downtown shops, to a Zombie 5k, and more, if you love all things fall, you won`t find a better celebration! Grab your flannel, your appetite for all things apple, and visit us on October 3rd!
😁Who’s excited for the big weekend ahead?
We may be creeping into fall, but it sure still feels like summer!
#LakeCityMN #LakePepin #OnlyInMN
✈️⛷️You’ve heard of Water Ski Days, but do you know Jet Ski Days? Ok, maybe that’s a bit too far, but thrills and excitement are definitely on the menu when we welcome the TC Jet Pilots come to town for their big annual sortie this weekend at Hok Si La Park.
📸 courtesy of Derek Lomas
#LakeCityMN #LakePepin #OnlyInMN
As far as we’re concerned, summer is still just getting started!
Ok, well maybe not, but it sure isn’t over yet.😎
Thanks for the 📸 Dr. Steve Brown
#LakeCityMN #LakePepin #OnlyInMN
🛶🚴🏃♀️Lake City’s triathlon, the Y-Knot-Tri, is this Saturday, August 8th starting and ending at beautiful Ohuta Beach Park! Race as a team or individual, or just come by for the finish line party for live music, food, and drinks.
Race timing by Wayzata Results. See you at the beach!
For more info, http://y-knot-tri.com/
#LakeCityMN #LakePepin #OnlyInMN
🏌️♀️With numerous top Minnesota courses within minutes of town, Lake City is truly your fairway to heaven! Summer is racing by, have you booked your Lake City golf vacay yet?
#LakeCityMN #LakePepin #GolfMinnesota
📸 @lakepepingolf @lakecitygolf @thejewelgolfclub Mount Frontenac Golf Course
🌅Welcome to another beautiful #LakeCityMN weekend!
#LakePepin #OnlyInMN
Area Events
Switchback Live!
The Talent Switchback is the dynamic duo of Marty McCormack and Brian FitzGerald, bringing you the best in American Roots and Celtic Soul. $21.50 online $24.00 at the door Agenda […]
Lake City, Minnesota 55041
Sue Orfield and Balterdash
Sue Orfield and Balterdash November 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Broadway Theater From the Chippewa Valley, Balterdash is Sue Orfield (tenor sax & vocals), Dustin DeGolier (guitars & vocals), John Utphall (keys, […]
Wabasha, MN United States
LCAA Festival of Wreaths
Festival of Wreaths - Nov 15th to Dec 13th. Wreaths will be on display and available to purchase, or you can bid online if you are looking for a bargain […]
Lake City, MN 55041