{"id":94,"date":"2024-06-20T13:40:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T18:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-wsu.pantheonsite.io\/admissions\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2024-06-20T13:40:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T18:40:55","slug":"winona-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/discover\/winona\/winona-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Winona Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-text-intro\">As a WSU student, you\u2019re part of both our on-campus community and the Winona area community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full of surprises and stunning scenery\u2014bluffs, lakes, the Mississippi River\u2014  Winona is like a giant outdoor playground. More than just a beautiful place, Winona is a historic river town with its own vibe. New restaurants, retail spots, and coffee shops are popping up all the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winona is also a city known for its numerous festivals, live music and theater performances, and art museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-s-there-to-do-in-winona\">What\u2019s There to Do in Winona?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"those-views-though\">Those Views, Though<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Known for its natural wonders, the City of Winona has a variety of outdoor recreation activities nestled among towering bluffs and along the mighty Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admire the natural beauty from your lakeside hammock, or get all up in it rock climbing, paddling, and hiking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bird&#039;s Eye View of Winona\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzf5Z9EgfWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Plus, Winona loves a good festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, you can enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/midwestmusicfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Music Festival<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.boatsandbluegrass.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Boats &amp; Bluegrass<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/grsf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Great River Shakespeare Festival<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/frff.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Frozen River Film Festival<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/liveatthelevee\/\" target=\"_blank\">Live at the Levee<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/WSU_2018-09-21_163710-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__subheading\">\n       <a><\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__details\">\n   \n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/WSU_2018-06-14_221215-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__subheading\">\n       <a><\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__details\">\n   \n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/WSU_2018-06-24_033247-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__subheading\">\n       <a><\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__details\">\n   \n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eat-shop-drink-coffee\">Eat, Shop &amp; 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