Treasure Island/Red Wing, MN '08

The group spent a relaxing three day vacation along the Mississippi River Valley at Treasure Island Resort and Casino which is located near Red Wing, MN. The drive to our destination was incredibly beautiful and we even spotted a bald eagle flying above the cliffs. When we arrived at our hotel, everyone was excited to try their luck at gambling. Most of our group played slot machines and some even got lucky and left with more than they came with. We ate at a variety of restaurants but everyone's favorite was the huge casino buffet. We did some sightseeing of the town and harbor area. Everyone thought it was so cool to walk down by the water and view all the big sail boats. We also spent some time at the Pottery Place Museum which is an old pottery factory that has been turned into a shopping and knick knack mall as well as mini-museum. On our last day, we took a trip down river to Lake City. This is another beautiful city located right on Lake Pepin/Mississippi River. We ate at Skyline on Lake Pepin restaurant which was right on the water, then boarded an authentic paddleboat called "Pearl of the Lake" for a ride up and down the river. This was a highlight for all. The group got along great and definitely had time to relax on this fun vacation!