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Southern Minnesota Tourism

Southern Minnesota Tourism on MinnesotaBeautiful.com Southern Minnesota Tourism - your Minnesota Tourist Guide to Vacations, Attractions and Events

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel - Prior Lake, Minnesota

Mystic Casino.jpgMystic 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

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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

paddle boat.jpgPearl 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

Sakatah trail.jpgNew 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

Forestville.jpgHistoric Forestville - Preston, Minnesota

Forestville was a community founded during the MinnesotaTerritory days, it had a grist mill, school, and two sawmills, a blacksmith shop, brickyard, post office, general store and a cabinet shop.  Then the railroad chose a different route for their track and Forestville was left with just one family owning the town and supplying the employment for those that remained behind when the majority of the townsfolk’s moved on. Read more

Amish Tours of Harmony - Harmony, Minnesota

amish.gifAmish 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

Soldier Field.jpgSoldiers 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

Mayo Clinic.jpgTours 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

Shelton theatre.jpgT.B. Sheldon Theatre - Albert Lea, Minnesota

This turn of the century theatre is still providing quality entertainment for the people in Southern Minnesota and beyond.  There are productions year around with touring acts from all over the world.  The Sheldon also produces its own shows starring local artists and performing arts groups including The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band, The Phoenix Theatre and The Red Wing Singers. Read more

Audubon Science Center - Albert Lea, Minnesota

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This center has interactive displays to catch the attention of all Citizen Scientists.  You can learn about the different birds in the area, the necessary habitats for their continued existance and how to preserve the planet for future generations to enjoy. Audubon’s mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. Read more

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