explore wisconsin's west coast

LAKE PEPIN

Exploring the West Coast of Wisconsin means discovering the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin—charming river towns, scenic bluffs, outdoor adventures, artisan shopping, destination dining, events, and memorable places to stay, all along the Great River Road.

"...and that grandest conception of nature's works, incomparable Lake Pepin".

- Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi

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Winter Festivities

Many locals love the winter season the best. Stark contrasts in colors, bold definitions of bluffs, nordic hygge traditions and serenity. Local tips on the best places to go, hike, visit, gather and beyond.

Where bluffs rise, sails catch the wind, and rivers run wild — the West Coast of Wisconsin is an adventure carved in nature.

EXPLORE

Start your adventure

Along the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin, couples and event planners find venues with blufftop views, forested ceremony locations, river-town charm, and thoughtfully designed spaces that offer a backdrop of beauty for any event.

GATHER

Plan Your Event

Unexpected, locally curated shops with unique perspectives focused on fine, quirky and hand-crafted goods.

SHOP

Discover the Shops of Lake Pepin

From casual to chef-driven dining experiences, you'll find something for every palette here.

DINE

Explore our Cuisine

Whether you're looking for a cozy place for your extended family to stay, or a cozy cabin for two, the West Coast of Wisconsin boasts a wide variety of vacation rentals.

STAY

Live the Lake Pepin Lifestyle

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There's always something happening on the West Coast of Wisconsin. From culinary experiences to live entertainment, outdoor adventures and more, you'll find a way to enjoy our villages.

Discover our charming villages

"Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat."

Laura Ingalls Wilder, born in Pepin County, 1867

Explore the Villages of the West Coast of Wisconsin

Bay City, Wisconsin
Bay City, Wisconsin

Bay City, Wisconsin

Maiden Rock, Wisconsin
Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

Stockholm, Wisconsin
Stockholm, Wisconsin

Stockholm, Wisconsin

Pepin, Wisconsin
Lake Pepin Marina

Pepin, Wisconsin

Nelson, Wisconsin
Nelson, Wisconsin

Nelson, Wisconsin

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