Sites Along the Byway: Montevideo to Granite Falls

Monument with trees in the background

Camp Release State Monument

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An important location in the US - Dakota War of 1862, this site is where the Dakota re-released 269 white captives and about 1,200 Dakota people surrendered to the victorious U.S. armies at the end of the war.

Montevideo, MN 56265

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

Montevideo Historical - flags

Montevideo Historic Buildings

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Join us in Montevideo as we celebrate what makes America so great, keeping the history of our individuals while coming together as one people. Sites of interest in the area include: Chippewa Historic Village Camp Release Monument Minnesota River Rapids Milwaukee Road Heritage Center Hollywood Theater on Main Historic Swenson Farm in Montevideo

Montevideo, MN 56265
1-800-269-5527

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Eating, Historic Town, Shopping

Montevideo Historical-Chippewa Bank

Historic Chippewa City

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A unique, 24-building, turn-of-the century village has been recreated here.

151 Pioneer Drive
Montevideo, MN 56265
320-269-7636

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Destination, Interpretation, Museum, Shopping, U.S. – Dakota War of 1862

Milwaukee road with yellow train car on right

Milwaukee Road Heritage Depot

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This is a museum reviving the history of the Milwaukee Road Railroad.

301 State Road
Montevideo, MN 56265

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, Museum

Olof Swensson Farm Museum-horses

Olof Swensson Farm Museum

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A 22-room house, timber-framed barn, family burial cemetery and remains of a grist mill.

256 100th St SE
Granite Falls, MN 56241
320-269-7636

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Discovery Site, Interpretation, Museum

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

Foot bridge over the river

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