From New Ulm via HWY 14 (scenic route)

2 hours 30 minutes

Head east on US-14 E toward Mankato (approx. 30 miles).

Continue on US-14 E past Mankato toward Rochester (approx. 85 miles).

Arrive in Rochester, MN

Stay on US-14 E into Rochester.

Merge onto US-52 N via the ramp to St. Paul and follow for about 12 miles.

Take Exit 54 for MN-58 S toward Zumbrota.

Follow MN-58 S for about 20 miles to Red Wing, MN.

Cross into Wisconsin & Take the Great River Road

In Red Wing, take the bridge over the Mississippi River into Hager City, WI.

Turn right onto WI-35 S (The Great River Road Scenic Byway).

Enjoy the stunning bluff views along WI-35 as you drive south through Bay City, Maiden Rock, and Stockholm (approx. 50 miles).

Arriving in Pepin

Turn left onto County Rd N.

Follow for about 2 miles. Woods & Co Weddings + Events will be on your left.

Scenic Highlights Along the Way:

✔ The Mississippi River & Bluff Views along WI-35 (The Great River Road).

✔ Maiden Rock Overlook – stunning cliffs and views of the Mississippi River.

✔ Lake Pepin – picturesque river valley scenery near Pepin.

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From New Ulm via HWY 14 / 169

2 hours 30 minutes

Head east on US-14 E toward Mankato (approx. 30 miles).

Continue through Mankato

Take US-169 N for about 8 miles.

Merge onto MN-60 E toward Wabasha.

Follow MN-60 E for approximately 85 miles until you reach Wabasha, MN.

Cross into Wisconsin

In Wabasha, take the bridge over the Mississippi River into Nelson, WI.

Turn right onto WI-35 S (The Great River Road).

Drive about 11 miles south to Pepin, WI.

Arriving in Pepin

Turn left onto County Rd N.

Follow for about 2 miles. Woods & Co Weddings + Events will be on your left.

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From Minneapolis/St. Paul via I-94

1 hour 30 minutes

Take I-94 E toward Wisconsin.

Continue on I-94 E for approximately 55 miles.

Exit for WI-35 S (The Great River Road)

Take Exit 19 for WI-63 S toward Baldwin/Ellsworth.

Follow WI-63 S for about 20 miles to Ellsworth, WI.

Turn right onto US-10 E and continue for 15 miles to Prescott, WI.

In Prescott, turn left onto WI-35 S.

Drive Along the Mississippi River

Follow WI-35 S (The Great River Road) for approximately 40 miles.

Continue through Maiden Rock and Stockholm before reaching Pepin, WI.

Arriving in Pepin

Turn left onto County Rd N.

Follow for about 2 miles. Woods & Co Weddings + Events will be on your left.

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