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Amish Experience
Address: 105 Parkway Ave N
City:
Lanesboro
State:
MN
Phone:
507-886-2409
Category:
Attractions, Lanesboro, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags:
Amish, Gifts, Tours
Description:

Amish Tours. Home decor, T-shirts, bike decor, gifts, books, candy.

Amish Tours of Harmony
Address: 94 2nd St. NW
City:
Harmony
State:
MN
Phone:
507-886-2303
Website:
amish-tours.com
Category:
Attractions, Harmony, Minnesota
Tags:
Amish, Tours
Description:

Experience a lifestyle where the horse and buggy still provide transportation, the home is lighted with kerosene lamps and water is heated on a woodburning stove. Van tours, car tours, group bus tour. Spring through fall. Winter tours by appointment. No Sunday tours. Enjoy an exciting tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Located in BReaKeRs at the Village Green.

Bily Clocks Museum
Address: 323 S. Main Street
City:
Spillville
State:
IA
Phone:
563-562-3569
Website:
www.bilyclocks.org
Category:
Attractions, Iowa, Spillville
Tags:
Museum
Description:

The Bily Clocks Museum & Antonin Dvorak Exhibit. Open to visitors. Admission charged.

Bluffscape Amish Tours, LLC
Address: 102 E. Beacon Street
City:
Lanesboro
State:
MN
Phone:
507-467-3070
Website:
www.bluffscape.com
Category:
Attractions, Lanesboro, Minnesota
Tags:
Amish, Tours
Description:

Bluffscape Amish Tours of Lanesboro will take you on a fun, educational experience through the Amish countryside of southeastern Minnesota.

Caledonia Hot Air Balloon Rally
City:
Caledonia
State:
MN
Phone:
507-725-5269
Category:
Attractions, Caledonia, Minnesota
Description:

Two weekends!!!!

Launching at Caledonia High School

Canton Day Off
City:
Canton
State:
MN
Website:
cantondayoff.com
Category:
Attractions, Canton, Minnesota
Description:

Let the Good Times Roll!!! – August of each year! Boomer BBQ Contest, Bingo, bean bag tournament. and so much more!!! Bingo every Tuesday night @7pm – ZZ Tap

Castlerock Museum
Address: 402 South 2nd Street
City:
Alma
State:
WI
Website:
www.castlerockmuseum.com
Category:
Alma, Attractions, Wisconsin
Tags:
Museum
Description:

Arms, Armor and Art. Come and see a world class museum on the Great River Road. Authentic arms and armor used by Grecians, Romans, Dark Age Warriors, Vikings, Crusaders, and Renaissance “Knights in Shining Armor.” Open 1-4 Fridays and Saturdays year round. Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day. Group days by appointment.

Cedar Summerstock Theater
City:
Osage
State:
IA
Phone:
763-312-8319
Website:
cedarsummerstock.org
Category:
Attractions, Iowa, Osage, Recreational
Tags:
Theater
Description:

Bringing together talented college students from across the country to work within a rural community to build their own musical theater skills while also learning how to engage the community with the performing arts. Visit the website to see upcoming shows.

Chatfield Center for the Arts
Address: 405 Main Street S
City:
Chatfield
State:
MN
Phone:
507-884-7676
Website:
chatfieldarts.org
Category:
Attractions, Chatfield, Minnesota
Tags:
Arts, Entertainment, Theater
Description:

In the historic Potter Auditorium. Where all ages sing and play. Where Theatre comes to life. Where the music is intimate.

City of Peterson
City:
Peterson
State:
MN
Phone:
507-875-2222
Website:
petersonmn.com
Category:
Attractions, Minnesota, Peterson
Description:

Experience Root River Bluff Country by trail or by water.

Commonweal Theatre Company
Address: 208 Parkway Ave. N
City:
Lanesboro
State:
MN
Phone:
800-657-7025
Website:
www.commonwealtheatre.org
Category:
Attractions, Lanesboro, Minnesota, Recreational
Tags:
Entertainment, Theater
Description:

Professional live theatre in historic Lanesboro.

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Address: 28097 Goodview Drive
City:
Lanesboro
State:
MN
Phone:
507-467-2437
Website:
www.eagle-bluff.org
Category:
Attractions, Hotels & Inns, Lanesboro, Lodging, Minnesota, Recreational
Tags:
Hiking
Description:

Let our professional guides help you reach new heights! Take the challenge. Explore our high ropes. Savor the view. Zip back and forth. For individuals, families and groups.

Field of Dreams Movie Site
Address: 28995 Lansing Road
City:
Dyersville
State:
IA
Phone:
1-888-875-8404
Website:
fodmoviesite.com
Category:
Attractions, Dyersville, Iowa
Description:

Open daily April 1 to October 31. Weekends only in November. Home tours 359 days a year. Ghost Sundays in July and August. Team of Dreams event in September. Check our website for all event details.

Houston County Historical Society
Address: 104 History Lane
City:
Caledonia
State:
MN
Phone:
507-725-3884
Website:
www.houstoncountyhistoricalsociety.org
Category:
Attractions, Caledonia, Minnesota
Tags:
History, Museum
Description:

Located by Houston County Fairgrounds – Open year-round! Flatten-Swenson log home, Sheldon Presbyterian Church, Daley School, Agriculture Building, Mayville Town Hall. Other displays of Houston County in the new museum.

Howard County Tourism
Address: 101 2nd Street SW
52136
City:
Cresco
State:
IA
Phone:
563-547-3434
Website:
www.howard-county.com
Category:
Attractions, Cresco, Iowa
Tags:
History
Description:

Norman Borlaug Boyhood Home. Iowa Wresling Hall of Fame. Over 35 Unique Bronze Statues. Multiple Full-Serive Campgrounds. Three Scenic and Challenging Golf Courses. Visit www.crescochamber.com too

International Owl Center
Address: 126 E Cedar St
City:
Houston
State:
MN
Phone:
507-896-6957
Website:
InternationalOwlCenter.org
Category:
Attractions, Houston, Minnesota
Description:

Experience Owls UP CLOSE and Personal

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday – 10am-4pm

Call or check our website for extended summer hours and live owl programs

La Crosse Queen
Address: 405 Veterans Memorial Dr.
City:
La Crosse
State:
WI
Phone:
608-784-8523
Website:
www.lacrossequeen.com
Category:
Attractions, Eating & Drinking, La Crosse, Recreational, Wisconsin
Tags:
Event Center, Tours
Description:

Cruise the Mississippi. Daily sightseeing cruises. 3-hour cruises. Pizza cruises. Lunch cruises. Sunday brunch cruises, Weekend dinner cruises with entertainment, Charters and Group Tours from April to October for conventions, receptions, reunions and groups.

Lanesboro Arts
Address: 103 Parkway Ave N
City:
Lanesboro
State:
MN
Phone:
507 467 2446
Website:
lanesboroarts.org
Category:
Attractions, Lanesboro, Minnesota
Tags:
Arts, Theater
Description:

Exhibition & juried sales galleries
St. Mane Theatre – Music, drama, film, variety show
Arts campus & community engagement

Lanesboro Clockworks
Address: 100 Coffee Street W
City:
Lanesboro
State:
MN
Phone:
763-567-3440
Category:
Attractions, Lanesboro, Minnesota, Services, Shopping
Tags:
Specialty Services
Description:

Antique watches and clocks carefully repaired. Large collection on display. Sales and service. Please text.

Lark Toys
City:
Kellogg
State:
MN
Phone:
507-767-3387
Website:
larktoys.com
Category:
Attractions, Eating & Drinking, Kellogg, Minnesota, Recreational, Shopping
Tags:
Entertainment, Gifts, Golf, Museum
Description:

Hand-carved carousel. Toy Workshop. LARK-made toys, outdoor mini-golf. Gifts, toys galore, bookstore, games, puzzles. Antique toy museum. Llamas. Fudge & candy, food & ice cream.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum
Address: 3603 236th Ave.
City:
Burr Oak
State:
IA
Phone:
563-735-5916
Website:
.lauraingallswilder.us
Category:
Attractions, Burr Oak, Iowa
Tags:
History, Museum
Description:

Guided tours of the Masters Hotel, Laura’s only childhood home still on its original site. Visitor center, gift shop, shelter house, & playground.

Metz’s Hart-Land Creamery & Dairy
Address: 25909 County Road 102
City:
Rushford
State:
MN
Phone:
507-864-2627
Website:
metzhartland.com
Category:
Attractions, Minnesota, Rushford
Tags:
Agriculture
Description:

Directly from cow to creamery! Your agri-tourism destination. Family owned and operated.

Mitson House Museum
Address: 307 North Main St.
City:
Canton
State:
MN
Phone:
507-438-5333
Category:
Attractions, Canton, Minnesota
Tags:
Museum, Tours
Description:

Free guided tours. Open every Saturday all summer, 1-4pm. Sponsored by the Canton Historical Society. Get a glimpse into Canton’s history.

Montauk Historic Site
Address: 26223 Harding Road
City:
Clermont
State:
IA
Phone:
563-423-7173
Website:
iowahistory.org
Category:
Attractions, Clermont, Iowa
Tags:
History, Museum
Description:

Home of Iowa’s 12th governor, William Larrabee and his wife Anna Larrabee.

National Trout Center
Address: 120 St. Anthony Street
City:
Preston
State:
MN
Phone:
507-867-8801
Website:
www.nationaltroutcenter.org
Category:
Attractions, Minnesota, Preston, Shopping
Tags:
Fishing
Description:

Educational workshops & trout information. Now renting fly, spin and kids fishing equipment.

Niagara Cave
Address: 29842 County 30
City:
Harmony
State:
MN
Phone:
507-886-6606
Website:
www.niagaracave.com
Category:
Attractions, Harmony, Minnesota, Recreational, Shopping
Tags:
Gifts, Golf, Tours
Description:

Come and see the natural beauty of Niagara Cave. Nationally recognized as one of the Top Ten Caves in the United States. On our 1-hour guided tour: Hike one mile underground to depths of 200ft. Discover fossils ~ 450 million years old. See cave formations both delicate and massive. 60ft. Waterfall, wedding chapel, stalactities. Temperature is 48 degrees. Walking shoes are also recommended. Also enjoy: Miniature golf, concessions, gemstone mining, picnic grounds, unique gifts. Open April – October. Located 2 miles south of Harmony, MN on Hwy 139, then two miles west on County Road 30. Just 1 mile north of the Minnesota/Iowa border on Hwy 139 – then west.

Pine Tree Apple Orchard
Address: Off Hwy 52 on Co. Road 17
55965
City:
Preston
State:
MN
Phone:
507-765-2408
Website:
pinetreeappleorchard.com
Category:
Attractions, Eating & Drinking, Minnesota, Preston, Shopping
Tags:
Agriculture
Description:

Apples for everybody. Apples in pies. Apples in doughnuts, rollovers, muffins and bread. Apples in the freshest cider you’ve ever tasted. Open August – November. Horse drawn wagon rides in the fall.

Pinter’s Gardens & Pumpkins
Address: 2475 State Hwy 9
City:
Decorah
State:
IA
Phone:
563-382-0010
Website:
www.pintersgardenandpumpkins.com
Category:
Attractions, Decorah, Iowa, Shopping
Tags:
Agriculture, Gifts, Lawn & Garden
Description:

Your Decorah destination for everything garden. Full service garden center. Experienced landscaping design and installation. Don’t forget the bakery. Stop in for sandwiches, homemade fudge, pie and other sweet treats. Fall family fun too! Pumpkin patch, hay rides, playgound, corn maze and more.

Polish Cultural Institue and Museum
Address: 102 Liberty Street
55987
City:
Winona
State:
MN
Phone:
507-454-3431
Website:
polishmuseumwinona.org
Category:
Attractions, Minnesota, Winona
Tags:
History, Museum
Description:

Featuring Lubiana Pottery from Poland’s Kashubian Area. Open year round. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pope & Young Club
Address: 273 Mill Creek Road
City:
Chatfield
State:
MN
Phone:
507-867-4144
Category:
Attractions, Chatfield, Minnesota
Tags:
Hunting, Museum
Description:

Museum of bowhunting. A place to learn about bowhunting history, a place to appreciate bowhunting’s “rediscover,” a place to understand bowhunting’s place in wildlife conservation and in our culture.

Prairie Visions
Address: 238 Locust Avenue
City:
LeRoy
State:
MN
Website:
visitleroy.com
Category:
Attractions, Camping, LeRoy, Lodging, Minnesota, Recreational
Tags:
Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Horses
Description:

Shooting Star Scenic Byway & Shooting Star Regional Trail. Lake Louise State Park. Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing, snowmobiling. Recreation: Swimming, boating/canoeing, fishing, shaded picnic grounds, scheduled programs, campground.

Preston Area Chamber of Commerce
City:
Preston
State:
MN
Phone:
507-765-2100
Website:
www.gethookedonpreston.com
Category:
Attractions, Minnesota, Preston, Recreational, Services
Tags:
Biking, Fishing, Hunting
Description:

Your Southern Minnesota outdoor recreation destination.

Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce
City:
Rushford
State:
MN
Phone:
507-864-3338
Website:
www.rushfordpetersonvalley.com
Category:
Attractions, Eating & Drinking, Lodging, Minnesota, Peterson, Recreational, Rushford
Description:

Experience the Root River by trail or water. So much to do and see. Excellent variety of restaurants, motels & inns, and campgrounds.

The Veterans Hall of Honor
Address: 615 East Ave N
City:
La Crosse
State:
WI
Phone:
608-785-6803
Website:
www.uwlax.edu/foundation
Category:
Attractions, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Tags:
Museum
Description:

Pledge Never to Forget. Experience a lasting and moving tribute to our veterans. Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-4:30pm. Display includes many personal photos and stories. Touch screen monitors provide an interactive experience. The Veterans Hall of Honor.

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
Address: 502 W. Water Street
City:
Decorah
State:
IA
Phone:
563-382-9681
Website:
www.vesterheim.org
Category:
Attractions, Decorah, Iowa
Tags:
History, Museum
Description:

A national treasure with the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world, plus festivals, classes, store, group tours and more! Open all year in Decorah, IA. Preserving a heritage. Connecting us all.

Warrens Cranberry Festival
City:
Warrens
State:
WI
Phone:
608-378-4200
Website:
cranfest.com
Category:
Attractions, Warrens, Wisconsin
Tags:
Tours
Description:

Three days of celebrations. 850 Arts & Crafts booths. 350 Antiques & Flea Market booths. Cranfest Marsh Tours (Friday and Saturday), 100 Farm Market booths, 100 Food Vendors. Gigantic parade on Sunday at 1.

Whalan
City:
Whalan
State:
MN
Category:
Attractions, Lodging, Minnesota, Recreational, Whalan
Tags:
Golf, Museum
Description:

Home of the Whalan Stand Still Parade, Ernie’s 1917 Station, Bluff View Guest House, Aroma Pie Shoppe, Whalan Museum and Gator Greens Mini Golf.

Winona County History Center
Address: 160 Johnson Street
City:
Winona
State:
MN
Phone:
507-454-2723
Website:
www.winonahistory.org
Category:
Attractions, Minnesota, Winona
Tags:
History, Museum
Description:

Three floors of exhibits, museum shop, research library and archives. Programs and events.

Winona Tour Boat
City:
Winona
State:
MN
Phone:
507-458-2842
Website:
winonatourboat.com
Category:
Attractions, Minnesota, Winona
Tags:
Tours
Description:

See the Beautiful Mississippi River Up-Close. Daily river cruises. Private Parties.

WW Homestead Dairy
Address: 850 Rossville Road
City:
Waukon
State:
IA
Phone:
563-568-4950
Website:
www.wwhomesteaddairy.com
Category:
Attractions, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Waukon
Tags:
Agriculture, Tours
Description:

Farm & creamery tours available! Call ahead or email for appointments (especially for groups!). Creamery, ice cream parlor & retail store. Milk, cheese curds, butter, block cheddar cheese & more!

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Minnesota Towns

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  • Lake City
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  • Mabel
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  • Wykoff

Iowa Towns

  • Burr Oak
  • Calmar
  • Charles City
  • Clermont
  • Cresco
  • Decorah
  • Dyersville
  • Elkader
  • Fort Atkinson
  • Guttenberg
  • Hawkeye
  • Kendallville
  • Lansing
  • Lime Springs
  • Osage
  • Riceville
  • Spillville
  • Waukon

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  • La Crosse
  • Platteville
  • Trempealeau
  • Warrens
  • Westby

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