Sites Along the Byway: Granite Falls to Redwood Falls

Staircase of colorful murals with picnic table in foreground

Granite Falls Downtown District and River

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Shop, fish, picnic, or kayak in downtown Granite Falls along the Minnesota River.

Granite Falls, MN 56241
320-564-3743

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Eating, Fishing/Hunting, Historic Town, Museum, Natural History, Paddling, Shopping

Granite Falls Footbridge

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A footbridge in downtown Granite Falls that crosses the Minnesota River and was designed by the famous Roebling & Sons Company.

813 Prentice St
Granite Falls, MN 56241
320.564.4039

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Disc Golf, Discovery Site, Fishing/Hunting, Hiking/Skiing, Paddling

Andrew J. Volstead House Museum

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This National Historic Landmark is a restored home that tells the story of Andrew Volstead and his family.

163 9th Ave.
Granite Falls, MN 56241
320-564-3011

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, Museum

World's Oldest Rock plaque on left. Rocks on the right

Yellow Medicine County Historical Museum

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A museum that focuses on geology, archaeology and Native American artifacts

98 Minnesota 67
Granite Falls, MN 56241
320-564-4479

Discovery Site, Interpretation, Museum, Natural History

Fagen Fighters World War II Museum

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This museum is home to the pristine collection of WWII trainer, fighter and bomber aircraft restored, owned and flown by Fagen Fighters.

2450 540th St.
Granite Falls, MN 56241

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, Museum

Minnesota's Machinery Museum

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Recapturing a century of stories about farm life, this museum features a six-acre plot filled with farm implements, tools, tractors, rural art and more.

1st Ave. W
Hanley Falls, MN 56245
507-768-3522

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, Museum

Upper Sioux Community and Prairie's Edge Casino and Hotel

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The Upper Sioux Community (or Pejuhutazizi Kapi) is a federally recognized Indian tribe and is host of the Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort.

5722 Travers Ln
Granite Falls, MN 56241
320.564.2121

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Camping, Destination, Eating

Sacred Heart Area Museum

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A museum with photographs and other memorabilia from the early pioneer days of Sacred Heart and the surrounding area.

300 5th Ave.
Sacred Heart, MN 56285

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, Museum

Historic house on right. Information plaques on left

Renville County Parks: Skalbekken

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Experience the scenic water views with rushing waters of Limbo Creek, Hawk Creek and the Minnesota River at Skalkbekken County Park.

79257 County Road 10
Sacred Heart, MN 56285
320-523-3747

Birding/Wildlife, Camping, Discovery Site, Hiking/Skiing, Interpretation, Natural History

Sioux Indian War 1862 sign in foreground. Monument in background

Wood Lake Monument and Battlefield

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A tall granite monument erected by the State of Minnesota in 1919 near the Wood Lake Battlefield.

2136 600th Street
Echo, MN 56237

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, U.S. – Dakota War of 1862

Joseph R. Brown Wayside Memorial sign in foreground. Building in background

Joseph R. Brown State Wayside Rest

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This wayside rest displays granite ruins of Joseph R. Brown’s home which was destroyed during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.

76734 145th Street
Sacred Heart, MN
320-564-4777

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, U.S. – Dakota War of 1862

River flowing on the right. Sandy beach on the left. Trees in the background.

Renville County Parks: Vicksburg

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Part of the Renville County Park system featuring history, camping, picnicking, canoeing, and a sandbar.

73715 County Road 6
Renville, MN 56284
320-523-3747

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Birding/Wildlife, Camping, Discovery Site, Fishing/Hunting, Interpretation, Natural History, U.S. – Dakota War of 1862

Informational panel in foreground. Memorial in background.

Schwandt Memorial

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This was erected in 1915 in memory of Johan and Christian Schwandt who were killed in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.

Olivia, MN

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, U.S. – Dakota War of 1862

Redwood County Historical Society Museum exterior building

Redwood County Historical Society (Poor Farm Museum)

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The Old Redwood County Poor Farm houses is a museum with a variety of exhibits.

913 W Bridge St.
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
507-637-3329

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, Museum

Redwood Falls Historic Buildings

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Some of the Redwood Falls historic buildings are: the courthouse, saw mill, and many downtown buildings.

200 South Mill Street
Redwood, MN 56283
507-637-2828

Eating, Golfing, Hiking/Skiing, Historic Town, Paddling, Shopping

waterfall in background center. Tree leaves surrounding waterfall in foreground

Ramsey Park, Caŋ ŝa yapi

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A city park with the picturesque Ramsey Falls and the Swayback Bridge. The park is also known by its Dakota name Caŋ ŝa yapi where they paint the trees red.

333 S Washington
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
507-637-5755