Located along the meandering Minnesota River, the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway is a destination in itself. Close your eyes and image becoming an explorer for a day.
The Destinations are your guideposts as you travel through the Minnesota River Valley. You will not want to miss these sites, which also provide visitor information and services. Also, there are many off-the-beaten-path stops that we call Discovery Sites.
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Too many attractions to pick from? The filter helps you sort by topics such as Natural History and the U.S. – Dakota War of 1862, or check out our Itineraries.
W Broadway Ave.
Browns Valley MN 56219
The city of Browns Valley is located along the Laurentian Continental Divide, a small rise in the land which influences whether water flows north to the Hudson or south to the Gulf of Mexico.
W Broadway Ave.
Browns Valley MN 56219
Traverse
320-695-2608
A historic cabin where you can learn about Browns Valley’s history.
TH 28/7 E
Browns Valley MN 56219
Uncovered in 1933, experts named the bone fragments “Browns Valley Man” and estimated it to be 9,000 years old.
35889 E Meadowbrook
Ortonville MN 56278
320-839-3663
Nestled on the shores of Big Stone Lake, or Bde Iŋyaŋ Takiŋyaŋyaŋ, this state park offers visitors a quiet camping experience complete with fishing, swimming, hiking and bird watching.
Hwy. 12 & Hwy. 75
Ortonville MN 56278
320-839-3359
A group of more than 15 historic properties along the shore of Big Stone Lake.
985 U.S. 12
Ortonville MN 56278
320) 839-3359
Built on the site of Paul Bunyan’s anchor, this museum features many treasures of the past and interpretations about life as a pioneer.
44843 687th Avenue, County Highway 19
Odessa MN 56276
320-273-2191
Drive or bike the auto tour where you can enjoy the granite outcrops, wetlands and woodlands, prairie.
Odessa MN 56276
Appleton Minnesota 56208
United States
Appleton Minnesota
228 Main St.
Milan MN 56262
320-734-4829
Sawdust art, handcrafts, vintage photos and pioneer items from the culturally rich Milan area, with historian and curator Billy Thompson who has stories to tell that will keep you laughing all day!
14047 20th St. NW
Watson MN
Watson MN 56295
173 140th Avenue NW
Watson MN 56295
320-269-7636
115 140th Ave NW
Watson MN 56295
250 8th Ave S
Madison MN 56256
320-598-7678
Montevideo MN 56265
Montevideo MN 56265
1-800-269-5527
151 Pioneer Drive
Montevideo MN 56265
320-269-7636
301 State Road
Montevideo MN 56265
256 100th St SE
Granite Falls MN 56241
320-269-7636
Granite Falls MN 56241
320-564-3743
813 Prentice St
Granite Falls MN 56241
320.564.4039
163 9th Ave.
Granite Falls MN 56241
320-564-3011
98 Minnesota 67
Granite Falls MN 56241
320-564-4479
2450 540th St.
Granite Falls MN 56241
1st Ave. W
Hanley Falls MN 56245
507-768-3522
5722 Travers Ln
Granite Falls MN 56241
320.564.2121
300 5th Ave.
Sacred Heart MN 56285
79257 County Road 10
Sacred Heart MN 56285
320-523-3747
2136 600th Street
Echo MN 56237
76734 145th Street
Sacred Heart MN
320-564-4777
73715 County Road 6
Renville MN 56284
320-523-3747
In Vicksburg County Park, you'll find an interpretive panel that describes the beginning of the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862. You can imagine the conversations that took place on the other side of the Minnesota River - very important decisions.
Olivia MN
913 W Bridge St.
Redwood Falls MN 56283
507-637-3329
200 South Mill Street
Redwood MN 56283
507-637-2828
333 S Washington
Redwood Falls MN 56283
507-637-5755
31521 County Road 2
Morton MN 56270
320-523-3747
Jct of Renville Cty Hwy 2 and Hwy 18
Morton MN 56270
651-259-3473
441 N Park D
Morton MN 56270
507-697-6147
35003 650th Ave
Morton MN 56270
32469 Redwood County Hwy. 2
Morton MN 56270
507-697-6321
39527 Res Hwy 1
Morton MN 56270
The Lower Sioux Indian Community is a federally recognized Indian tribe and is host of the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel.
28315 Co. Hwy 13
Morgan MN 56266
507-249-2210
72158 County Road 30
Fairfax MN 55332
507-426-7840
100 Oak St. NW
Sleepy Eye MN 56085
507-794-5053
66250 County Road 21
New Ulm MN 56073
507- 354-8666
County Road 11
Brown Minnesota 56073
New Ulm MN 56073
507-233-4300
Center & Monument Streets
New Ulm MN 56073
507-233-4300
226 N. Washington Street
New Ulm MN 56073
507-359-2632
4th N and Minnesota Street
New Ulm MN 56087
507-233-4300 or 888-463-9856
Riverside Park, 101 S. Front St.
New Ulm MN 56073
507-354-8367
2 N Broadway St
New Ulm MN 56073
507-233-2616
622 Center St.
New Ulm MN 56073
507-354-8802
27 N. Broadway
New Ulm MN 56073
507-354-7305
18th St. S & Schell St.
New Ulm MN 56073
507-354-5528
1300 Summit Ave
New Ulm MN 56073
507-233-9800
54497 Gadwall Rd
Mankato MN 56001
507-389-5464
40923 Judson Bottom Road
Mankato MN 56003
3 civic center Plaza
Suite 100
Mankato MN 56001
507-345-5566
100 Amos Owen Ln
Mankato MN 56001
507-387-8600
900 Mound Avenue
Mankato MN 56265
507-397-8600
224 Lamm Street
Mankato, MN 56001
507-386-0279.
This is Southern Minnesota’s most immersive and hands-on museum for kids.
332 Center Street
333 Center Street
Mankato MN 56001
606 South Broad Street
Mankato MN 56001
507-345-5566
424 Warren Street
Mankato MN 56001
507-345-5566
3 civic center Plaza
Suite 100
Mankato MN 56001
800-657-4733
120 S. Broad St.
Mankato MN 56001
507) 625-2730
100 N Riverfront D
Mankato MN 56220
507-387-8600
209 N Riverfront D
Mankato MN 56001
310 Rock Street
Mankato MN 56002
507-387-8600
Township Road 140
Kasota MN 56050
651) 296-5484
101 S. Front St.
St. Peter MN 56082
1-800-473-3404
100 Freeman Drive
St. Peter MN 56082
507-985-2249
800 W College Ave.
St. Peter MN 56082
507-933-8000
500 N Washington Ave.
St. Peter MN 56082
507-934-2160
1851 N. Minnesota Ave.
St. Peter MN 56082
507-934-2160
1851 N Minnesota Ave
St. Peter MN 56082
507-934-2160
Follow the paths used by generations of Dakota and early French fur traders as you learn about the deeply complex historical significance of the site.
Ottawa Village Historic District MN 56058
507-665-2501
118 N. Main St.
LeSueur MN 56058
507-665-3250
Main St. between 5th and 6th St.
Henderson MN 56044
507-248-3434
700 Main Street
Henderson MN 556044
507-248-3434
600 Main Street
PO Box 25
Henderson MN 56044
507-248-3234
28238 Nature Center Ln
Henderson MN 56044
507-248-3474
Belle Plaine MN 56011
952-873-6109