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Spring Valley

Pictorial Spring Valley, Minn., lies along the Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway. On the western edge of Fillmore County, this stagecoach and railroad boom town was named one of Midwest Living’s “25 Ultimate Fall Drives.” The town has a history as rich as the views.

An abundant number of Spring Valley sites are landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places. Dotting the downtown, visitors will find the elaborate 1871 Parsons Block and Hall, 1874 Commercial House Hotel, 1877 Victorian gothic-style Ephraim Steffens House, 1879 William Strong House, and the 1904 Carnegie Library, a symbol of the town’s early progress.

Art and culture also abound in Spring Valley. Just five miles north of town, the 1871 Tunnel Mill has found new life. The former gristmill, which was powered by a tunnel shortcutting a bend in the creek, is the last surviving representative of Minnesota’s milling industry in the county. Today, it’s home to a blacksmith shop and traditional iron works that offers a variety of metal working classes, character-laden gypsy wagons, occasional special event tours of area iron ore mines, and camping, even in the wagons. Each fall, the mill hosts a gathering, featuring various art and metal displays and demonstrations, as well as a wine and cheese social.

The Brave Community Theatre and Braveheart Theatre, in production for more than 40 years, is proud to be one of the oldest self-supporting community theatres in Minnesota. The troupe highlights comedy, drama, musical, and original productions, as well as Theatre for Kids.

Likely the most recognized historical draw in Spring Valley are the Laura Ingalls Wilder sites and museum, housed in the Spring Valley Historical Society Museum in the former Methodist church attended by the Wilder family in the 1890s. The collection encompasses a vast amount, including personal mementos of the family’s life. Displays of various inventors and business people who lived in Spring Valley are also on hand, including Richard Sears, of Sears & Roebuck fame; Bernard Pietenpol, the father of experimental aircraft, Dr. Henry Plummer, founder of Mayo Clinic; and more. Adjacent to the museum is the 1866 Washburn-Zittleman House Museum, featuring 12 exhibit areas, an ag complex, and History Hall.

Looking for the excitement of speed? Just outside of town, you’ll find a fantastic speedway, covering more than 60 acres. A state-of-the-art racing complex, it showcases an average of 30 events a year, some of the biggest in the country, the speedway thrills with racing on its high banked, dirt/clay track. Other amenities include 24 VIP suites, 36 VIP decks, total seating capacity up to 8,000, slingshot track dubbed “Button Buck Speedway” for younger racers, and a full-service campground.

Other lodging accommodation choices include a motel, cabins and a 500-acre village retreat containing a collection of winterized cabins and themed areas ideal for gatherings. Dining and shopping options are as varied as the rest of the town’s conveniences, like scrumptious bakery treats, saloons, the town-favorite pizza place, and a popular drive-in, complete with car hops and service with a smile.

You can enjoy bowling or visit South Park, which features a solar-heated swimming pool, picnic area with shelters, playground, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and ball fields. Willow Park, in the heart of downtown, boasts the Spring Valley Walking Trail and Spring Creek. Newly expanded, the trail offers 2.58 miles of walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or snowmobiling and the stream is prime trout water. It plays host to portions of the town’s big August celebration, Ag Days.

A&W Spring Valley
Address: 730 N. Broadway, Hwy 63
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-7486
Website:
www.awesomeawdrivein.com
Category:
Eating & Drinking, Minnesota, Spring Valley
Tags:
Auto
Description:

Indoor dining room, car side service, large picnic area, full service with carhops. Sweets and treats: Real fruit smoothies, blenders, slushees & freezes. '50s Cruise Night every August.

Chateau de Chic
Address: 104-108 N Broadway Ave
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-2922
Website:
www.chateaudechic.com
Category:
Minnesota, Shopping, Spring Valley
Tags:
Apparel, Gifts
Description:

Shop our chic boutique clothing plus accessories. Shop the latest trends in our beautiful, newly renovated downtown building. Visit our full service salon plus spar offering! Hair, skin, nail, tan, cut, color, facials, peels, pedicures, manicures, gel color, shop moroccanoil plus other pro product.

Cherry Grove United Methodist Church
Address: 18183 160th St.
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-937-3177
Category:
Minnesota, Services, Spring Valley
Tags:
Faith, Organizations
Description:

Sunday weekly worship at 10am. 1st Sunday of every month - Cowboy Service 6pm. Located in the community of Cherry Grove, MN. Visitors welcome. Handicap accessible building.

Five Wynds Event Centre
Address: 1047 N Broadway Ave
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-259-3557
Category:
Minnesota, Spring Valley
Tags:
Event Center
Description:

Performance & Event Venue.

Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery
Address: 78757 State Highway 16
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-7300
Website:
fourdaughtersvineyard.com
Category:
Eating & Drinking, Minnesota, Spring Valley
Tags:
Event Center, Wine
Description:

Minnesota's Largest Winery! Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery is a fully operational winery, cidery, restaurant and event center. Our sprawling estate includes a tasting room and large production areas, as well as a 6 acre vineyard on the property. Nestled in rural Southeastern Minnesota, the winery is now the exclusive home of Four Daughters wines, Sunflake wines and Loon Juice hard cider.

Good Earth Village
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-2494
Website:
www.goodearthvillage.org
Category:
Minnesota, Recreational, Spring Valley
Tags:
Faith
Description:

Good Earth Village offers many day experiences and training events, summer youth camping, family programs, campground and year-round retreating.

Ody’s Country Meats & Catering
Address: 17643 121st Avenue
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-2579
Website:
www.odyscountrymeats.com
Category:
Minnesota, Shopping, Spring Valley
Tags:
Catering, Grocery & Specialty Foods
Description:

Small town meat market that is family oriented and providing services such as retail sales, catering, custom slaughtering, custom processing, and much more. Open Monday-Friday 7am to 5:30pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm. Closed Sunday.

Racks Bar & Grill
Address: 1027 N Broadway Ave
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-1322
Website:
www.racksbarandgrill.com
Category:
Eating & Drinking, Minnesota, Spring Valley
Tags:
Bar, Craft Beer
Description:

Voted best fish fry and best sports bar. All you can eat fish fry Friday!

Some Like It Hot
Address: 112 N Broadway Ave
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-273-9460
Website:
www.somelikeithotcc.com
Category:
Eating & Drinking, Minnesota, Shopping, Spring Valley
Tags:
Catering, Coffee, Event Center, Gifts
Description:

Catering and desserts. Shop our marketplace! Food, coffee, decor and gifts. Beautiful venue rental!

Spring Valley
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-7367
Website:
www.springvalley-mn.com
Category:
Minnesota, Spring Valley
Description:

Spring Valley is located on the western edge of Southeast Minnesota in Fillmore County where the prairies meet the bluffs, creating a diverse natural environment.

Spring Valley Chamber
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Website:
www.springvalleychamberofcommerce.com
Category:
Minnesota, Services, Spring Valley
Tags:
Organizations
Description:

Spring Valley Ag Days. Music in the Park.

Spring Valley Chevrolet Buick
Address: 120 E. Grant Street
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-7337
Website:
www.springvalleychevybuick.com
Category:
Minnesota, Services, Shopping, Spring Valley
Tags:
Auto
Description:

Sales, service, parts, body shop, towing. Home of the original Big 10.

Spring Valley EDA
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-7249
Website:
www.springvalleyeda.org
Category:
Minnesota, Services, Spring Valley
Tags:
Organizations
Description:

Business incentives through the EDA.

Sunshine Foods – Spring Valley
Address: 501 N. Park Drive
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-2804
Website:
www.sunshinefoodstores.com
Category:
Minnesota, Shopping, Spring Valley
Tags:
Grocery & Specialty Foods
Description:

Full service grocery store

TJ’s Liquor
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-1979
Category:
Minnesota, Shopping, Spring Valley
Tags:
Off Sale
Description:

Wine. Beer. Liquor. Ice. Next to Sunshine Foods.

Valley Laundry
Address: 1000 Industrial Dr
City:
Spring Valley
State:
MN
Phone:
507-346-2047
Website:
ww.valleywashlaundry.com
Category:
Minnesota, Services, Spring Valley
Description:

Large washers and dryers. Cleaned twice a day. Hot, soft water. Open 24 hours.

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  • Peterson
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Minnesota Towns

  • Caledonia
  • Canton
  • Chatfield
  • Fountain
  • Harmony
  • Houston
  • Kellogg
  • Lake City
  • Lanesboro
  • LeRoy
  • Mabel
  • Millville
  • Minneiska
  • Peterson
  • Plainview
  • Preston
  • Reads Landing
  • Red Wing
  • Rushford
  • Spring Grove
  • Spring Valley
  • Wabasha
  • Whalan
  • Winona
  • 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

Wisconsin Towns

  • Alma
  • Dodge
  • La Crosse
  • Platteville
  • Trempealeau
  • Warrens
  • Westby

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