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Cannon Valley Trail – Red Wing, Minnesota

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Cannon Valley Trail - Red Wing, Minnesota The Cannon Valley Trail is 19.7 miles long funning through the diverse and spectacular scenery on a former Chicago Great Western Railroad line connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch, Red Wing in beautiful … [Read more...]

Root River Trail – Lanesboro, Minnesota

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Root River Trail - Lanesboro, Minnesota Located in this small community is the Root River Trail which is a 60 mile paved bicycle trail and one of the earliest and most successful rails to trails projects anyplace.  Riding this trail will take you … [Read more...]

Red Wing Arts Association

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The Red Wing Arts Association is the oldest arts association in Red Wing, originating in 1952 as an interactive arts educational program. We are committed to a focus on the arts by creating strong support of, and being a catalyst for, an expanding and … [Read more...]

Gilfillan Estate – Redwood Falls/Morgan, Minnesota

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Gilfillan Estate - Redwood Falls, Minnesota Enter the world of the agricultural life of the Gilfillan family when you visit the estate just outside of Redwood Falls and Morgan, Minnesota.  The estate was donated to the Redwood County Historical … [Read more...]

Jay C. Hormel Nature Center – Austin, Minnesota

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Jay C. Hormel Nature Center - Austin, Minnesota The JC Hormel Nature Center was established in 1971 with 507 acres of beautiful land within the city limits of Austin.  There are restored and remnant prairie, hardwood forests, wetland and meandering … [Read more...]

One Room School (Ridge School) – Amboy, Minnesota

One RoomSchool (RidgeSchool) – Amboy, Minnesota           There is history in this small town in southern Minnesota and the surrounding area that will bring back memories for those that take the time to … [Read more...]

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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]