Guide Book to SE Minnesota

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Guide Book to SE Minnesota

Food scene

Old stage coach hotel. Full of history and half decent overpriced food. Has changed owners recently. Inside is old timey.
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The Hubbell House
502 N Main St
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Old stage coach hotel. Full of history and half decent overpriced food. Has changed owners recently. Inside is old timey.
Surprisingly hip little joint in an off the beaten path locale. Excellent food. Specialty coffee. Good decor. Friendly staff.
Area 57 CoffeeCafe
125 Main St
Surprisingly hip little joint in an off the beaten path locale. Excellent food. Specialty coffee. Good decor. Friendly staff.
A bit of a drive (40 minutes) but sooo worth it. Great bar, great decor, excellent food (I have the Shrimp Caesar every time) Good size portions, enough for handy lunch next day. Perfect food handling. Nice service. The desserts; OMG!
Torey's Restaurant & Bar
208 North Cedar Avenue
A bit of a drive (40 minutes) but sooo worth it. Great bar, great decor, excellent food (I have the Shrimp Caesar every time) Good size portions, enough for handy lunch next day. Perfect food handling. Nice service. The desserts; OMG!
Also a bit of a drive, but pretty drive. Thru farm land. Surprisingly well run based on the location...I mean, its in the sticks...LOL...Never had a bad meal here. Sometimes they have live music. HOPPING bar. Make reservations during busy season (Holidays, etc.) We like to sit on the new enclosed patio. Beside the fire is cozy, too.
Fireside Lounge & Supper Club
37540 Goodhue Avenue
Also a bit of a drive, but pretty drive. Thru farm land. Surprisingly well run based on the location...I mean, its in the sticks...LOL...Never had a bad meal here. Sometimes they have live music. HOPPING bar. Make reservations during busy season (Holidays, etc.) We like to sit on the new enclosed patio. Beside the fire is cozy, too.
Inclusive atmosphere. Hosts Food trucks on occasion. Try for when the wood fired pizza truck is there. Has a small play area for kids, vineyard looking outdoor area. Right off highway, so convenient. Pets allowed. They made a small batch IPA...we hear it is terrific.
South x SouthEast Minnesota Brewing Company
51146 U.S. 52
Inclusive atmosphere. Hosts Food trucks on occasion. Try for when the wood fired pizza truck is there. Has a small play area for kids, vineyard looking outdoor area. Right off highway, so convenient. Pets allowed. They made a small batch IPA...we hear it is terrific.
Casual dive, local watering hole, burger specials, drink specials. Unpretentious. Surprisingly complex delicious chef inspired menu.
JB's Tavern
112 Main Street
Casual dive, local watering hole, burger specials, drink specials. Unpretentious. Surprisingly complex delicious chef inspired menu.
Greek Food. 'Nuff Said.
36 locals raden deze aan
Nupa
1035 Civic Center Dr NW
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Greek Food. 'Nuff Said.
Local fave in a converted 1900's school house.
6 locals raden deze aan
Old School Cafe
515 Clay St
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Local fave in a converted 1900's school house.
Owatonna Location: Fancier decor, Authentic decor, good date night place. Games on TV, strong drinks, great Mexican food. Never had a bad meal here. Nice service. Large portions.
Plaza Morena Campestre Grill
160 26th Street Northeast
Owatonna Location: Fancier decor, Authentic decor, good date night place. Games on TV, strong drinks, great Mexican food. Never had a bad meal here. Nice service. Large portions.
Old time-y candy store with gourmet ice cream and handmade premium chocolates
Chocolate Shoppe
420 N Main St
Old time-y candy store with gourmet ice cream and handmade premium chocolates
MY personal fave. In Minneapolis on Hennepin Ave.
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Namaste Cafe
2512 Hennepin Ave
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MY personal fave. In Minneapolis on Hennepin Ave.
Custom meat and sausage, deli, coffee shop, Boots and Lou's gift shop.
Nerstrand Meats & Catering
231 Main Street
Custom meat and sausage, deli, coffee shop, Boots and Lou's gift shop.
Well, wine.
8 locals raden deze aan
Cannon River Winery
421 Mill St W
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Well, wine.
Just added to Best of Minnesota lists. Safe neighborhood. Local biz. Good parking.
76 locals raden deze aan
Forager Brewery
1005 6th St NW
76 locals raden deze aan
Just added to Best of Minnesota lists. Safe neighborhood. Local biz. Good parking.
Squash Blossom Farm
7499 60th Avenue Northwest

City/town information

If you want to do 'city stuff'. Good whole foods scene, good arts. Coffee shops.
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Rochester
7 locals raden deze aan
If you want to do 'city stuff'. Good whole foods scene, good arts. Coffee shops.
Founded before the State of Minnesota was founded. Has an adorable Opera House. Great photo ops. Antique shops, old time-y candy store, covered bridge, park. Hosts lots of fairs and festivals during summer.
Mantorville
Founded before the State of Minnesota was founded. Has an adorable Opera House. Great photo ops. Antique shops, old time-y candy store, covered bridge, park. Hosts lots of fairs and festivals during summer.
Bike trails, historic woolen mill here, Cannon River, Lake Bilsby, Sakatah State Park here.
Faribault
Bike trails, historic woolen mill here, Cannon River, Lake Bilsby, Sakatah State Park here.
River city, college town, Lock and Dam shipping access.
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Winona
8 locals raden deze aan
River city, college town, Lock and Dam shipping access.
Considered one of the best State Capital buildings in the country. Tours available. Call ahead.
28 locals raden deze aan
Saint Paul
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Considered one of the best State Capital buildings in the country. Tours available. Call ahead.
Home of Luther College. Make sure to see their Holiday Concert. Hiking and sightseeing. Chapel rock.
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Decorah
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Home of Luther College. Make sure to see their Holiday Concert. Hiking and sightseeing. Chapel rock.

Sightseeing

Covered bridge park, boutiques, coffee, Farmer's market, music.
Zumbrota
Covered bridge park, boutiques, coffee, Farmer's market, music.
Site of Area 57 Coffee and Bistro. Cute boutiques. Little walk. Cute park.
Wanamingo
Site of Area 57 Coffee and Bistro. Cute boutiques. Little walk. Cute park.
Historic, cute thrift stores, has some food trucks. They are working on getting a restaurant. Historic buildings.
Kenyon
Historic, cute thrift stores, has some food trucks. They are working on getting a restaurant. Historic buildings.
In Zumbrota, Worth the trip.
Covered Bridge
In Zumbrota, Worth the trip.
Opera House dating from 1800's. Hosts Melodramas. Kitchy, quirky live theatre.
The Mantorville Theatre Company
5 5th St W
Opera House dating from 1800's. Hosts Melodramas. Kitchy, quirky live theatre.
Natural, wildlife and prairie habitat on a lake, bird sanctuary.
Rice Lake State Park
8485 Rose St
Natural, wildlife and prairie habitat on a lake, bird sanctuary.
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Mayowood Mansion
3720 Mayowood Rd SW
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Shopping.
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Mall of America station
Ikea Way
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Shopping.
Learn about and see Eagles
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Nationaal Adelaarscentrum
50 Pembroke Ave
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Learn about and see Eagles
Hosts live music, has a great dining room and buffet.
16 locals raden deze aan
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd
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Hosts live music, has a great dining room and buffet.
Old time-y toy store. Not to be missed.
25 locals raden deze aan
LARK Speelgoed
63604 170th Ave
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Old time-y toy store. Not to be missed.
Tour a cave
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Niagara-grot
29842 Co Hwy 30
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Tour a cave
Tour another cave.
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Mystery Cave State Park
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Tour another cave.
More caves.
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Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
21071 County Rd 118
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More caves.
Hip little place
Hemp Maze Minnesota
47385 Hwy 52 Blvd
Hip little place
College town, good downtown walking scene. Bike shops here. Bike trail departs from here.
10 locals raden deze aan
Northfield
10 locals raden deze aan
College town, good downtown walking scene. Bike shops here. Bike trail departs from here.
Biking and walking. Very safe.
8 locals raden deze aan
Douglas Trail
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Biking and walking. Very safe.
Cos Play, Caber Toss, Mead.
26 locals raden deze aan
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
12364 145th St W
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Cos Play, Caber Toss, Mead.
Downtown, Flea Market. Tourists in summer. Mississippi River. Cat Cafe.
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Wabasha
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Downtown, Flea Market. Tourists in summer. Mississippi River. Cat Cafe.
The birth place of waterskiing.
9 locals raden deze aan
Lake City
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The birth place of waterskiing.
Zumbro River
In an old church.
7 locals raden deze aan
Chapel Brewing
15 Hester St
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In an old church.
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Barn Bluff
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Animal attraction. Hiking trails.
42 locals raden deze aan
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo
5731 County Rd 105 NW
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Animal attraction. Hiking trails.
Golfing.
Pine Island Golf Course
920 8th St SE
Golfing.
Golfing. Bar.
Zumbro Valley Golf Course
25202 615th St
Golfing. Bar.
Largest gift store in Southern Minnesota. Unique selection. Good quality. Good prices. Nice service. Not 'tourist-y chatsky 'gifts...legit beautiful items, treasures. Wind chimes, figurines, books, statuary, Christian gifts, linens, cards, floral, flags, jewelery and clothing lines.
Country Goods
4515 22nd Ave NW
Largest gift store in Southern Minnesota. Unique selection. Good quality. Good prices. Nice service. Not 'tourist-y chatsky 'gifts...legit beautiful items, treasures. Wind chimes, figurines, books, statuary, Christian gifts, linens, cards, floral, flags, jewelery and clothing lines.
Open for special events; call ahead.
Gunderson House
107 Gunderson Blvd
Open for special events; call ahead.
Great for family in Fall.
Northwoods Orchard
8018 75th Ave NW
Great for family in Fall.
Legit historic.
Wasioja Seminary Ruins
602nd Street
Legit historic.
Bring your own horse.
Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground - West
T-83
Bring your own horse.
235 locals raden deze aan
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
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Foshay Museum and Observation Deck
821 S Marquette Ave
33 locals raden deze aan
Surf Ballroom. See Museum.
Clear Lake
Surf Ballroom. See Museum.
Home of the Minnesota Vikings.
246 locals raden deze aan
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave
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Home of the Minnesota Vikings.
Stadium
167 locals raden deze aan
Target Center
600 N 1st Ave
167 locals raden deze aan
Stadium
62 locals raden deze aan
Universiteit van Minnesota
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Old library restored to be art Gallery.
Crossings at Carnegie
320 East Ave
Old library restored to be art Gallery.
Family fun in Fall
Sogn Valley Apple Orchard
37750 41st Ave Way
Family fun in Fall
Aspelund Peony Garden
9204 425th St
Right near the Winery
Aspelund Peony Garden
9204 425th St
Right near the Winery
Falls.
14 locals raden deze aan
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
9700 170th St E
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Falls.
Well, because Spam.
12 locals raden deze aan
SPAM® Museum
101 3rd Ave NE
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Well, because Spam.
National Historical Site.
42 locals raden deze aan
Plummer House
1091 Plummer Ln SW
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National Historical Site.
In summer.
Pine Island Cheese Festival
In summer.
Old, beautiful campus. Great photo ops.
Shattuck-St. Mary's School
1000 Shumway Ave
Old, beautiful campus. Great photo ops.

Neighborhoods

Good walking downtown. Chain stores. Torey's is here. Also Cabela's (like REI)
Owatonna
Good walking downtown. Chain stores. Torey's is here. Also Cabela's (like REI)
Historical sight seeing
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Lanesboro
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Historical sight seeing
Wine and Cheese tasting events. Hosts Faires and Festivals in summers.
Pine Island
Wine and Cheese tasting events. Hosts Faires and Festivals in summers.
Good downtown walking mall. Restaurants, bars, shops, historic buildings,
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Red Wing
14 locals raden deze aan
Good downtown walking mall. Restaurants, bars, shops, historic buildings,
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Harmony
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Entertainment

Luscious decor, reminiscent of NOLA or a San Fran speak easy. Interesting musical acts. Pizza and bar snack. Some Import beers. Very reasonable prices!! Open Mike on Thursday nights. call ahead. Live music. Open Mic Night on Thursday (call ahead) wine bar, pizza, restored historic building. Does not accept credit cards.
The Annadine
16 West Main Street
Luscious decor, reminiscent of NOLA or a San Fran speak easy. Interesting musical acts. Pizza and bar snack. Some Import beers. Very reasonable prices!! Open Mike on Thursday nights. call ahead. Live music. Open Mic Night on Thursday (call ahead) wine bar, pizza, restored historic building. Does not accept credit cards.

Food Scene

The Hibachi Filet Mignon. As good as any beef I ever had in Japan. FR
6 locals raden deze aan
Tokyo Grill
1301 Bollenbacher Dr
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The Hibachi Filet Mignon. As good as any beef I ever had in Japan. FR
EXCELLENT PAD THAI. Fresh Spring Rolls on occasion. Custom coffee. Salad, wraps and sandwiches. Cute, historic walkable neighborhood.
County Seat Coffeehouse
1 5th St W
EXCELLENT PAD THAI. Fresh Spring Rolls on occasion. Custom coffee. Salad, wraps and sandwiches. Cute, historic walkable neighborhood.
Good food. Cheap eats. Fun environment.
Hidden Pines Bar & Grill
Good food. Cheap eats. Fun environment.

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Vervoersmogelijkheden

No transit

Must have a vehicle. No transit options in rural area.
Cultuur en gebruiken

Locals have Flat Affect

Locals generally originating from Scandinavian Heritage where they have a saying "Do not speak loudly unless the house is on fire". They like you, they just don't show much emotion.
Vervoersmogelijkheden

Winter Travel

Be prepared. Have snow tires or chains. Allow extra time for travel. Slow down.
Cultuur en gebruiken

No alcohol sold in convenience stores; only in bottle shops

Unlike our neighbors to the South and West and East, our area does not sell alcohol in convenience stores or grocery stores..... Not even beer. Beer and alcohol come from specially licence "bottle shops", so plan ahead. Some Municipalities have a Government funded "Liquor Store" which is a bar where you can buy 'carry out' booze but even that ends at 10 p. m. -- If a few beers are part of your plan, PLAN AHEAD. Kasson and Zumbrota have bottle shops we have been to. PLAN AHEAD TO BUY ANY ALCOHOL..
Wat je mee moet nemen

Rugged Shoes.

Its a farm. There are trails. And gravel. Hiking Boots.
Vervoersmogelijkheden

Speed traps at County Line

When entering or leaving a County by road in Minnesota, watch your speed. LEO set up speed traps at entrance and exit of Counties.