Stay at Suncrest Gardens & Explore the Local Area
Family Fun
Interesting things for the family to go and see.
- LARK Toys & Mini Golf, Wabasha, MN
- National Eagle Center, Wabasha, MN
- Train/Barge viewing on overpass in Alma, WI
- Mississippi Thunder Speedway Auto Racing, Fountain City, WI
- Hike/Bike around Lake Winona, Winona, MN
Live Music
There’s serveral spots featuring unique live music opportunities.
- Music Under the Bridge, Wabasha, MN
- Big River Theatre, Alma, WI
- St Mary’s Page Theater, Winona, MN
- Oak Center General Store, Lake City, MN
- Boats & Bluegrass, Winona, MN
Hiking
The driftless area features hiking trails near the Mississippi River featuring our beautiful bluffs and abundant wildlife.
- Merrick State Park, Fountain City, WI
- Thrive Park, Nelson, WI
- Buena Vista Park, Alma, WI
- Lakeview Lodge hiking trails, Winona, MN
- Perrot State Park, Trempealeau, WI
- Frontenac State Park, Frontenac, MN
Mississippi River & Wildlife
Enjoy a drive through the winding roads of Buffalo County and catch a glimpse of our rare albino deer. Or explore the river and all it has to offer!
- Alma Fishing Float, Alma, WI: unique view of Alma, fishing opportunities with or without your own equipment
- Kayaking & Fishing & Sandbars on the River
- Swimming Beaches: Alma, WI, Winona, MN, Goodview, MN
- Birdwatching & Trails: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, Treampealeau, WI
Be Active
Get up and get movin’!
- The Grove Golf Course, Cochrane, WI
- Backroad biking, lots of loop routes in Buffalo County
- Coffee Mill Ski Hill, Wabasha, MN
Chill at the Coffee Shop
Coffee shops to explore in the area.
- World Cup Coffee, Fountain City, WI
- Fire & Ice, Alma, WI
- Blooming Grounds, Winona, MN
- Blue Heron, Winona, MN
- Mugby Junction, Winona, MN
Eateries
Local restaurants, pubs, and unique cafes.
- Suncrest Gardens Pizza Farm, at your back door!
- Waumandee House, next closest to farm
- Vino Over the Valley/Larry’s, Arcadia, WI
- The North End Pub & Grill, Cochrane, WI
- Wing Dam Saloon, Fountain City, WI
- Pier 4 Cafe & Smokehouse, Alma, WI
- Nelson Cheese Factory, Nelson, WI
- Boathouse, Winona, MN
- Hillside Fish House, Winona, MN
- Harbor View Cafe, Pepin, WI
Festivals
Local theater, music and craft festivals promoting the arts.
- Ashley For the Arts, Arcadia, WI
- Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona, MN
- MN Beethovan Festival, Winona, MN
- Frozen River Festival, Winona, MN
- Stockholm Art Fair, Stockholm, WI
Wineries
Enjoy traversing the Great River Road and sampling local wine.
- Danzinger Vineyard, Alma, WI, closest to farm
- Elmaro Vineyard, Centerville, WI
- Hawk’s View, Fountain City, WI
- Villa Bellezza, Pepin, WI
- Maiden Rock Cidery, Maiden Rock, WI
Museums
Indoor excursions to learn a little or a lot!
- Marine Art Museum, Winona, MN
- Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum, Fountain City, WI
- Castle Rock Armor Museum, Alma, WI
- Wings Over Alma, Alma, WI
Foods From the Farm at Your Convenience
Shop ahead and have an order waiting for you upon arrival. Food options include our wholesome frozen soups, brown eggs from our hens, pasture-raised meats for grilling, jam, maple syrup & more!
A popular choice is our "Pizza Kits" which allow you the option to bake your own pizza using our pizza dough balls, pizza sauce, gourmet Wisconsin cheese, happy hog sausage, and other toppings. Just roll out the dough, assemble & bake. Rolling pin and pizza pans are provided. Making pizzas is a fun, easy activity and you get to eat your creations!
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This is our second time staying here & once again, it exceeded our expectations. Heather was kind enough to let us have a later check out too - we love... read more 
Kim
June 9, 2024 The Suncrest house is fantastic! Very clean, very nicely equipped kitchen, a grill, great shaded patio, fun atmosphere, pretty much everything you could want for Wisconsin getaway. The photos and... read more 
David
August 19, 2021 What a magical place. This was the perfect experience for our 5-year anniversary and a weekend away from the kids. It was so relaxing and peaceful. We loved the warmth... read more 
Molly
October 31, 2021
