One last group ride for the year . Do a scenic river and valley ride to Harmony Minnesota. With stops in Welsh, Wabasha, Winona, then Harmony
1. Starting Point
• Lakeville Harley‑Davidson — Kick your journey off and head southeast toward the rolling hills and river views of Southeast Minnesota. If you don’t want to ride, you can follow in your car
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2. Stop #1 – Cannon River Inn in Welch
• Located right along the Cannon Valley Trail and Cannon River, the Cannon River Inn in Welch is a cozy, rustic spot for a bite and a cold one. A perfect way to ease into the ride.
• The Cannon Valley Trail along the route offers serene riverfront paved paths with beautiful fall colors and wildlife along a 20-mile Rails‑to‑Trails corridor between Cannon Falls and Red Wing .
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3. Stop #2 – “The Lost‑Dutchmen” Speakeasy‑Style Bar in Wabasha
• In Wabasha, dive into some local history with a visit to The Lost‑Dutchmen Speakeasy, tucked beneath the Historic Anderson House Hotel (established 1856). It delivers old‑time charm, craft cocktails, and live music in a restored, hidden‑bar setting.
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4. Stop #3 – Speakeasy‑Style Bar in Winona
• Continue south to Winona, a lively river town with both scenic and cultural depth.
• In Winona, No Name Bar offers a more eclectic, prohibition‑era feel with an intimate setting, live music, craft beers, and nostalgic décor—making it a local favorite for city riders   .
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5. Final Stretch – To Harmony, MN
• From Winona, glide down charming highways toward Harmony—past scenic twists via County Road 7 by Pickwick Mill, one of Minnesota’s oldest flour mills built in the 1850s .
• Harmony brings tranquil Amish-country ambiance, lovely bakeries, local crafts, and the intriguing Niagara Cave—a mile‑long subterranean tour complete with cave formations.
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