Sites Along the Byway: Montevideo to Granite Falls

Camp Release Memorial Monument

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 Historic Buildings

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

Milwaukee Heritage Depot

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

Historic Chippewa City

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

Minnesota River Valley Trail - Montevideo to Wegdahl

This paved trail system begins with a well-developed system within the city of Montevideo and extends to the village of Wegdahl.

Olof Swensson Farm Museum

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

Granite Falls Downtown District and River

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

Granite Falls Footbridge

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

Yellow Medicine County Museum

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

Andrew J. Volstead House Museum

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

Blue Devil Valley Scientific and Natural Area

A granite outcrop community within the Minnesota River Valley that supports one of the largest known populations of the rare five-lined skink.