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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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
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
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
A group of more than 15 historic properties along the shore of Big Stone Lake.
985 U.S. 12 | Ortonville, MN, 56278
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
Drive or bike the auto tour where you can enjoy the granite outcrops, wetlands and woodlands, prairie.
Odessa, MN, 56276
Appleton, Minnesota, 56208
Appleton, Minnesota
228 Main St. | Milan, MN, 56262
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
115 140th Ave NW | Watson, MN, 56295
250 8th Ave S | Madison, MN, 56256
Montevideo, MN, 56265
Montevideo, MN, 56265
151 Pioneer Drive | Montevideo, MN, 56265
301 State Road | Montevideo, MN, 56265
256 100th St SE | Granite Falls, MN, 56241
Granite Falls, MN, 56241
813 Prentice St | Granite Falls, MN, 56241
163 9th Ave. | Granite Falls, MN, 56241
98 Minnesota 67 | Granite Falls, MN, 56241
2450 540th St. | Granite Falls, MN, 56241
1st Ave. W | Hanley Falls, MN, 56245
5722 Travers Ln | Granite Falls, MN, 56241
5908 Minnesota 67 | Granite Falls, MN, 56241
300 5th Ave. | Sacred Heart, MN, 56285
79257 County Road 10 | Sacred Heart, MN, 56285
2136 600th Street | Echo, MN, 56237
76734 145th Street | Sacred Heart, MN
73715 County Road 6 | Renville, MN, 56284
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
200 South Mill Street | Redwood, MN, 56283
333 S Washington | Redwood Falls, MN, 56283
31521 County Road 2 | Morton, MN, 56270
Jct of Renville Cty Hwy 2 and Hwy 18 | Morton, MN, 56270
441 N Park Dr | Morton, MN, 56270
35003 650th Ave | Morton, MN, 56270
32469 Redwood County Hwy. 2 | Morton, MN, 56270
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
72158 County Road 30 | Fairfax, MN, 55332
100 Oak St. NW | Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085
66250 County Road 21 | New Ulm, MN, 56073
County Road 11 | Brown, Minnesota, 56073
New Ulm, MN, 56073
Center & Monument Streets | New Ulm, MN, 56073
226 N. Washington Street | New Ulm, MN, 56073
4th N and Minnesota Street | New Ulm, MN, 56087
Riverside Park, 101 S. Front St. | New Ulm, MN, 56073
2 N Broadway St | New Ulm, MN, 56073
622 Center St. | New Ulm, MN, 56073
27 N. Broadway | New Ulm, MN, 56073
18th St. S & Schell St. | New Ulm, MN, 56073
1300 Summit Ave | New Ulm, MN, 56073
54497 Gadwall Rd | Mankato, MN, 56001
40923 Judson Bottom Road | Mankato, MN, 56003
3 civic center Plaza | Mankato, MN, 56001
100 Amos Owen Ln | Mankato, MN, 56001
900 Mound Avenue | Mankato, MN, 56265
224 Lamm Street | Mankato,, MN, 56001
This is Southern Minnesota’s most immersive and hands-on museum for kids.
332 Center Street | Mankato, MN, 56001
606 South Broad Street | Mankato, MN, 56001
424 Warren Street | Mankato, MN, 56001
3 civic center Plaza | Mankato, MN, 56001
120 S. Broad St. | Mankato, MN, 56001
100 N Riverfront Dr | Mankato, MN, 56220
209 N Riverfront Dr | Mankato, MN, 56001
310 Rock Street | Mankato, MN, 56002
Township Road 140 | Kasota, MN, 56050
101 S. Front St. | St. Peter, MN, 56082
100 Freeman Drive | St. Peter, MN, 56082
800 W College Ave. | St. Peter, MN, 56082
500 N Washington Ave. | St. Peter, MN, 56082
1851 N. Minnesota Ave. | St. Peter, MN, 56082
1851 N Minnesota Ave | St. Peter, MN, 56082
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
118 N. Main St. | LeSueur, MN, 56058
Main St. between 5th and 6th St. | Henderson, MN, 56044
700 Main Street | Henderson, MN, 556044
600 Main Street | Henderson, MN, 56044
28238 Nature Center Ln | Henderson, MN, 56044
Belle Plaine, MN, 56011
