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Wykoff

When you visit the heart of Bluff Country, take the drive on Minnesota Highway 80 and you will find Wykoff, a little town with a lot of German pride.

Gateway to Forestville State Park. Nearest town to Forestville State Park.

The village was founded in 1881 by Cyrus Wykoff, founder of the area’s railroad. Wykoff is the gateway to Forestville State Park, and only eight miles from the Root River Bike Trail.

Visit Ed’s Museum, a former Jack Sprat grocery store owned by Ed Krueger, Wykoff’s historian and self appointed collector of Wykoff memorabilia. Wykoff’s School Museum is attached to Ed’s, a great place to reminisce about one’s school years.

You can find unique lodging in the original 1913 City Jail. Restored, the former jail now serves as an eye-catching and surprisingly restful B&B, complete with all-brick construction and bars on the windows.

On Gold Street, stroll through the Wykoff Veterans Memorial to reflect on the many who have served our country. Constructed in 2016, this has become an area of great community pride.

A great time to visit Wykoff is during the Fall Fest Celebration, which takes place every fourth weekend in September, sponsored by the Wykoff Area Historical Society.

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City of Wykoff

Business
City of Wykoff
City
Wykoff
State
MN
Street
55990
507-352-4011
Website
cityofwykoff.gov
Category
2025-2026, Minnesota, Services, Wykoff
Tags
Event Center/Space, Organizations

Gateway to Forestville State Park. Gas. Food. Beer. Shopping. Fishing and Hunting Licenses. B&B. Tourist Information. Ed's Museum. Fal Fest.

Ed’s Museum

Business
Ed’s Museum
Street
100 N Gold St
City
Wykoff
State
MN
507-438-7815
Website
cityofwykoff.gov
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Wykoff
Tags
Museum

Open Memorial Day weekend until the last weekend in September. 11:30am to 2:30pm on Saturdays or by appointment. Adults $5 - under 6 free.

Shooter’s Bar

Business
Shooter’s Bar
Street
113 Gold Street N.
City
Wykoff
State
MN
507-352-2281
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Minnesota, Wykoff
Tags
Bar, Casual Dining, Off Sale, pizza

On & Off Sale. Pool, darts, pizza, pull tabs. Bar Bingo every Wednesday night.

Wykoff Historical Jail Haus

Business
Wykoff Historical Jail Haus
City
Wykoff
State
MN
507-352-4011
Website
www.airbnb.com
Category
2025-2026, Lodging, Minnesota, Vacation Rental, Wykoff

Come explore the Historic Wykoff Jail Haus. The Jail Haus was built the late 1800’s and is owned by the city of Wykoff. Bike trails, trout fishing, Forestville State park, and cave exploration. There is kayaking and tubing 10 minutes away. Open over the winter months for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hunting and other winter activities.

Small two rooms with bathroom. We offer a queen size comfy bed and for the adventurous, two jail cell bunks. A little narrow to sleep on but comfortable nonetheless!

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