Nelson puts you right on the Mississippi Flyway, with bluff views and quick river access. The Great River Road passes through, and the Wabasha–Nelson Bridge lands you in Wabasha for raptor programs at the National Eagle Center and strolls along a lively main street. Back in town, the Nelson Cheese Factory fuels weekend walks with wood‑fired pizza, artisan cheeses, and ice cream, while anglers and paddlers explore backwaters at the Chippewa–Mississippi confluence. Day trips to Alma bring lock-and-dam overlooks and galleries, and Pepin adds Lake Pepin sailing, wineries, and farm‑to‑table stops.
Families value small-class attention through the Alma Area School District and the Pepin Area School District, with close‑knit campuses and active athletics and arts. In Buffalo County, community life revolves around orchard runs, birding, and four-season festivals, and autumn color turns everyday drives into an event. Housing ranges from tidy river cottages and historic farmhouses to buildable acreage on quiet lanes, and regional highways keep commutes sensible without sacrificing the slower pace that draws people here.
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National Eagle Center
Nelson Cheese Factory
Alma Area School District
Pepin Area School District