Winter can feel boring at times, but Winona has a plethora of exciting opportunities to make your winter season more enjoyable than ever!
Outdoor Activities
- Run, walk or bike at your local park
- Hike on local trails
- Take your pet for a walk around the neighborhood
- Ski or snowboard at your local skiing hill
- Go sledding at your neighborhood sledding hill
- Ice fishing or hunting with others in your household
- Ice skate at your neighborhood rink
- Pick up curbside meals or get food delivered
- Roast marshmallows at the WSU Fire Feature Patio located outside of Kryzsko Commons every Wednesday from 1-3pm (as weather permits)
- Go to a drive-thru light festival
Indoor Activities
- Exercise at a fitness center
- Rock climb with the OERC at the Climbing Center on campus
- Walk around the mall
- Attend a class at a yoga studio
- Swim at your local pool
- Ice skate at an indoor rink
- Eat inside at a restaurant
- Watch movies with friends
- Have a game night
- Bake and decorate cookies with friends
- Chat with friends at a local coffee shop
- Watch a movie at a theater
- Watch a musical performance or play
- Attend a sporting event or concert
Get Outdoors & Explore Winona
Lake Lodge
Winona’s Lake Lodge is open and ready for winter season with rentals available including ice skates, snow shoes and more! You can choose to get a pass or a daily rental.
- Broomball Stick with Broomball $1
- Hockey Stick with Puck $1
- Ice Skates $4
- Snowshoes $6
- Winter Seasonal Pass $15
- Full Calendar Year Pass $35
Winter Hours (from January 6-March 5) are Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm and Saturday-Sunday 1pm-7pm.
Ice Skating Rinks
There are several ice skating rinks to visit in Winona that are perfect if you have your own skates!
- Jay Bee Drive Ice Rink Jay Bee Drive, Thomas Lane
- Knopp Valley Ice Rink (Lights off at 10PM) 300 Knopp Valley Drive
- Lake Lodge Ice Rink (Lights off at 10PM) 113 Lake Park Drive West
- Tillman Lodge Ice Rink (Lights off at 10PM) 549 Kerry Drive
- Valley Oaks Ice Rink (Lights off at 10PM) 260 Valley Oaks Drive
- Wincrest Ice Rink 1342 Woodpark Road
These neighborhood rinks are free and not staffed or supervised, so please skate responsibly and at your own risk.
Sledding at St. Mary's
St. Mary’s University has the most popular sledding hill for Winona locals. The hill is located a short ways past the bridge crossing over Gilmore Creek.
Don’t have a sled? Make a DIY sled out of a tray or a cookie sheet or make one yourself with cardboard, garbage bags and duct tape.
Coffee Mill Ski & Snowboard
Located in Wabasha, Coffee Mill is a great place to go skiing or snowboarding. You can get season passes or daily rentals. Their warming house also has concessions if you want to grab a bite to eat or something hot to drink.
- Weekends & Monday Holidays $55
- Saturday, Sunday & Weekday Evenings (After 3PM) 45
- Weekdays (Thurs–Fri) $45
- College Night (Thurs 4PM–8PM) $25
- Ski Package $35
- Snowboard Package $35
- Helmet $10
- Season Pass with College ID $325
They also offer classes if you are a beginner and looking to learn how to do something new!
Mt Lacrosse
Mt Lacrosse is a skiing & snowboarding hill located in Lacrosse, WI.
- Mon–Thurs 12–8PM $66 & 3–8PM $45
- Friday & Saturday 10AM–8PM $69 & 3–8PM $45
- Sunday 10AM–7PM $66 & 2–7PM $45
- Ski Package Open–Close $41 & 3PM–Close $31
- Snowboard Package Open–Close $45 & 3PM–Close $36
- Season Pass $599 + tax
Ice Climbing
Ice climbing is available through the Outdoor Education & Recreation Center (OERC). They have climbing available to WSU students on Wednesdays & Thursdays at noon till the ice melts!
Tickets are available for students to Reserve your spot to climb at Ice Park!
Chilling with family and friends outdoors is your safest option. Grab your coats, mittens and gloves and get outdoors to explore all the winter activities Winona has to offer!