Luce Line Trail - Hutchinson, Minnesota
Luce Line Trail - Hutchinson, Minnesota
What a wonderful trail of paved surface to walk, nearly 3 miles of trail to weave through the historic town of Hutchinson.
Hutchinson prides itself in it’s historic preservation activities, great homes and well maintained community so the hike will be just wonderful. Stop and watch the deer, wild turkeys, ducks, and geese at the Gopher Wildlife Sanctuary along the trail near the city park.
Come to Hutchinson in the winter and take advantage of our Minnesota prairie snow. The trail is well groomed and maintained by the Crow River Sno Pro’s, and connects to a system of snowmobile trails, that have you adventuring North, South, East and West. Snowmobile maps are available at the Chamber CVB office
The Luce Line trail from Winsted to Hutchinson is undeveloped. It has a medium gravel base and is suitable for biking. The trail from Hutchinson to Cedar Mills was developed with a base of crushed granite in 1998. This bikeable granite is of a larger size. A final surface of crushed limestone will be added in the future. The Luce Line State Trail is a 63 mile long former railroad grade which is being developed for biking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The limestone surfaced trail runs from Plymouth 30 miles West to Winsted, with a parallel tread way for horseback riding. Snowmobiles are allowed on the trail West of Orono.
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel - Prior Lake, Minnesota
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel - Prior Lake, Minnesota
Looking for the opportunity to go gambling when you are visiting Minnesota? You may choose to go to the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake where they have nickel slot machines to high stakes Blackjack, Minnesota poker, and Bingo. With nearly 4,000 slot machines and 96 Blackjack game tables you can try your luck at almost anything! Read more
Dakota City Heritage Village - Farmington, Minnesota
Dakota City Heritage Village - Farmington, Minnesota
This village of 22 building takes you through life in the early 1900’s in Dakota County. Costumed interpreters will take you through the different things that occured in the homes and businesses of this historic village. There are special events held throughout the year for you to enjoy. Read more
Pearl of the Lake - Lake City, Minnesota
Pearl of the Lake - Lake City, Minnesota
One of the things that people want to do in Minnesota is to take a paddle boat ride. This is an opportunity to see the lake and the scenic shoreline on a true paddle boat. An exact replica of the paddle boats that traveled the Mississippi in the 1800’s this is a wonderful excusion for you to take. Read more
New White Sands Trailhead - Faribault, Minnesota
New White Sands Trailhead - Faribault, Minnesota
If you enjoy hiking, running or walking you will be thrilled with the opportunities available in Faribault with the New White Sands Trailhead trail encompassing 45 miles of trails or the 10 miles of bike and hiking trails available right in town. The Sakatah trail journey’s 45-miles past lakes and prairies all the way to Mankato, MN. which is what the White Sands Trailhead joins into.
Get out there and enjoy the beauty of Southern Minnesota.
Historic Forestville - Preston, Minnesota
Historic Forestville -
Forestville was a community founded during the
Amish Tours of Harmony - Harmony, Minnesota
Amish Tours of Harmony - Harmony, Minnesota
This area of Minnesota has been settled by the Amish, starting around 1974 the "older order" of the Amish began moving into the area and now have approximately 100 families. The Amish are a deeply religious, private people who have been able to resist the ways of modern society. This are hosts 7 one room schools and 3 districts. Read more
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial - Rochester, Minnesota
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial - Rochester, Minnesota
This memorial was built to remember all those from SE Minnesota that have given their lives in the gallant struggle to preserve the United States and keep us all free. The memorial was built without any tax money, it was strictly donations through fundraisers and generous contributions of those that care to have the history retained for generations to come. Read more
Tours of Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
Tours of Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
The Mayo Clinic offers the opportunity to choose from one (or more) of seven tours to learn about this fabulous medical facility and all it has to offer. Read more
T.B. Sheldon Theatre - Albert Lea, Minnesota
T.B. Sheldon Theatre -
This turn of the century theatre is still providing quality entertainment for the people in
