Wabasha, Minnesota

The town entrance sign proclaims Welcome to Wabasha - Home of Grumpy Old Men, since the storyline of the 1993 movie had it's origins in the town. During my last visit, I didn't encounter any grumps; the men I met at the hardware store were very friendly. Wabasha is 70 miles southeast of the Twin Cities along the Mississippi River. This small town has over 50 buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Wabasha is a favorite stop for bird watchers and bald eagle fans. The National Eagle Center is in downtown Wabasha.