Guide Book to SE Minnesota
Food scene
Amazing. 5 star. Old stage coach hotel. Full of history and great food. NOT TO BE MISSED.
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The Hubbell House
502 N Main StAmazing. 5 star. Old stage coach hotel. Full of history and great food. NOT TO BE MISSED.
Surprisingly hip little joint in an off the beaten path locale. Excellent food. Specialty coffee. Good decor. Friendly staff.
Area 57 CoffeeCafe
125 Main StreetSurprisingly 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 AvenueA 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 AvenueAlso 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. 52Inclusive 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.
JB's Tavern
112 Main StreetCasual dive, local watering hole, burger specials, drink specials. Unpretentious.
Nupa
1035 Civic Center DriveGreek Food. 'Nuff Said.
Flour Child Creations
237 Main StreetHip little custom bakery. AHHH MAZZZING...
Old School Cafe
515 Clay StLocal fave in a converted 1900's school house.
Dodge Center Location: Fast, friendly, casual, take out or dine in. Neat decor. Former Dairy Queen, now Mexican place.
Plaza Morena Campestre Grill
411 Highway Saint WestDodge Center Location: Fast, friendly, casual, take out or dine in. Neat decor. Former Dairy Queen, now Mexican place.
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 NortheastOwatonna 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.
Chocolate Shoppe
420 N Main StOld time-y candy store with gourmet ice cream and handmade premium chocolates
Namaste Cafe
2512 Hennepin AvenueMY personal fave. In Minneapolis on Hennepin Ave.
Nerstrand Meats & Catering
231 Main StreetCustom meat and sausage, deli, coffee shop, Boots and Lou's gift shop.
Cannon River Winery
421 Mill St WWell, wine.
Just added to Best of Minnesota lists. Safe neighborhood. Local biz. Good parking.
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Forager Brewery
1005 6th St NWJust added to Best of Minnesota lists. Safe neighborhood. Local biz. Good parking.
Squash Blossom Farm
7499 60th Avenue NorthwestCity/town information
Rochester
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.
Winona
River city, college town, Lock and Dam shipping access.
Considered one of the best State Capital buildings in the country. Tours available. Call ahead.
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Saint Paul
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
Home of Luther College. Make sure to see their Holiday Concert. Hiking and sightseeing. Chapel rock.
Sightseeing
Zumbrota
Covered bridge park, boutiques, coffee, Farmer's market, music.
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.
Covered Bridge Park
175 West AvenueIn Zumbrota, Worth the trip.
Opera House dating from 1800's. Hosts Melodramas. Kitchy, quirky live theatre.
Mantorville Theatre Company
5 5th St WOpera House dating from 1800's. Hosts Melodramas. Kitchy, quirky live theatre.
Rice Lake State Park
8485 Rose StreetNatural, wildlife and prairie habitat on a lake, bird sanctuary.
Mayowood Mansion
3720 Mayowood Rd SWMall Of America - Bloomington
Lindau Lane & Ikea WayShopping.
National Eagle Center
50 Pembroke AvenueLearn about and see Eagles
Hosts live music, has a great dining room and buffet.
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Treasure Island Resort & Casino
5734 Sturgeon Lake RdHosts live music, has a great dining room and buffet.
LARK Toys
63604 170th AvenueOld time-y toy store. Not to be missed.
Niagara Cave
29842 County Highway 30Tour a cave
Mystery Cave State Park
Tour another cave.
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
21071 County Road 118More caves.
Hemp Maze Minnesota
47385 Highway 52 BoulevardHip little place
Northfield
College town, good downtown walking scene. Bike shops here. Bike trail departs from here.
Douglas Trailhead
Biking and walking. Very safe.
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
12364 Chestnut BlvdCos Play, Caber Toss, Mead.
Wabasha
Downtown, Flea Market. Tourists in summer. Mississippi River. Cat Cafe.
Lake City
The birth place of waterskiing.
Zumbro River
Chapel Brewing
15 Hester StIn an old church.
Barn Bluff
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo
5731 County Road 105 NorthwestAnimal attraction. Hiking trails.
Pine Island Golf Course
920 8th Street SoutheastGolfing.
Zumbro Valley Golf Course
25202 615th StreetGolfing. 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 Avenue NorthwestLargest 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.
Gunderson House
107 Gunderson BoulevardOpen for special events; call ahead.
Northwoods Orchard
8018 75th Avenue NorthwestGreat for family in Fall.
Wasioja Seminary Ruins
Legit historic.
Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground - West
Bring your own horse.
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 West Kellogg BoulevardFoshay Museum and Observation Deck
821 S Marquette AveClear Lake
Surf Ballroom. See Museum.
U.S. Bank Stadium
900 S 5th StHome of the Minnesota Vikings.
Target Center
600 North 1st AvenueStadium
Minnesota Üniversitesi
Crossings At Carnegie
320 East AveOld library restored to be art Gallery.
Sogn Valley Apple Orchard
37750 41st Avenue WayFamily fun in Fall
Aspelund Winery
9204 425th StreetAspelund Peony Garden
9204 425th StreetRight near the Winery
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
9700 170th St EFalls.
SPAM® Museum
101 3rd Ave NEWell, because Spam.
Plummer House
1091 Plummer Ln SWNational Historical Site.
Pine Island Cheese Festival
In summer.
Neighborhoods
Owatonna
Good walking downtown. Chain stores. Torey's is here. Also Cabela's (like REI)
Lanesboro
Historical sight seeing
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
Good downtown walking mall. Restaurants, bars, shops, historic buildings,
Harmony
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 StreetLuscious 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
Tokyo Grill
1301 Bollenbacher DrThe Hibachi Filet Mignon. As good as any beef I ever had in Japan. FR
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No transit
Must have a vehicle. No transit options in rural area.
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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.
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Winter Travel
Be prepared. Have snow tires or chains. Allow extra time for travel. Slow down.
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Hubbell House
Is a 'must do'. If you miss it, you've missed amazing dining and amazing experience.
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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..
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Rugged Shoes.
Its a farm. There are trails. And gravel. Hiking Boots.
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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.