Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce & CVB

Specialties

We are a chamber of commerce, representing an organization of business owners throughout the Wabasha and Kellogg area. We are also a convention and visitors bureau that works to promote and develop the tourism industry in our two Mississippi River communities.

History

Established in 1830.

Wabasha is one of the oldest towns on the entire upper Mississippi River and has been occupied continuously since 1826. U.S. Government records and «The 2^nd Treaty of Prairie du Chien» (1830) conclusively establishes Wabasha to be the oldest town in Minnesota, established 1830.

The rare American Bald Eagle thrives in the Wabasha area. During the late fall, winter and early spring, it is common to see them soaring and diving for fish in the open water from the foot of Lake Pepin to the south of Wabasha.

Wabasha, Minnesota is one of the few remaining true-​to-​life river towns. It has boating, camping, river recreation, golfing, skiing and ice fishing. The movies «Grumpy Old Men» and «Grumpier Old Men» were written by a young man whose grandfather lived in Wabasha. The major attraction to the city is the docking of the steamboats. The parks, marinas and historic charm make Wabasha a great place to spend a day, a week or a lifetime.