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 2nd Treaty of Prairie du Chien" (1830) conclusively establish Wabasha to be the oldest town in Minnesota, established 1830. Wabasha is one of the few remaining true-to-life river towns. It has boating, camping, river recreation, golfing, skiing, miles of trails for the outdoor enthusiast, and of course birding. Eagles are of abundance during the winter months and they nest here year round. The National Eagle Center downtown Wabasha houses two live eagles and is available for programs and special groups. Many visitors from all over the world have been to Wabasha to have a "Nose to Beak" experience with American's National Symbol of Freedom - the American Bald Eagle. Other attractions for visitors and groups are the steamboat dockings, "Slippery's" Bar & Grill - Home of Grumpy Old Men movies, The Historic Anderson House "cat" hotel, Arrowhead Bluffs Museum, and Wabasha County History Museum. Art, history and culture are just a few miles away at LARK carousel and antique toy museum. Other entertainment you may perhaps find during your stay with us are free concerts downtown Wabasha under the bridge on Friday evenings sponsored by our local Arts Council - RJAC. You may also hear new musicians plucking their acoustic guitars at the local Eagle's Nest Coffeehouse - just around the corner.