Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge
View on MapDrive or bike the auto tour where you can enjoy the granite outcrops, wetlands and woodlands, prairie.
Big Stone County Museum
View on MapBuilt on the site of Paul Bunyan’s anchor, this museum features many treasures of the past and interpretations about life as a pioneer.
Ortonville Historic Buildings
View on MapA group of more than 15 historic properties along the shore of Big Stone Lake.
Lac qui Parle State Park and Lac qui Parle Mission
View on MapThis state park on Lac qui Parle Lake (in Dakota, Bde Iedaŋ ,or “little talking lake.”) has abundant wildlife and waterfowl, and includes the historic Fort Renville and Lac qui Parle Mission.
Arv Hus Museum
View on MapSawdust 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!
Norwegian Stabbur
View on MapA decorative and antique Norwegian Pantry.
Plover Prairie Nature Conservancy Preserve
View on MapA beautiful nature preserve with a wide variety of plant and animal species.
Lac Qui Parle County History Center
View on MapExhibits feature the pioneer lifestyle, agriculture, Civil War artifacts and more. Robert Bly Study.
Marsh Lake
View on MapA lake on the Minnesota River with abundant fish, waterfowl and wildlife.
Chippewa Prairie Preserve
View on MapNatural A small prairie remnant of the once vast northern tallgrass prairie ecosystem.
Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area
View on MapWith more than 33,000 acres of land and water, this WMA is made up of wetlands, brushlands, woodlands, and native prairie and provides great habitat for birds and wildlife.
Camp Release Memorial Monument
View on MapAn 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
View on MapJoin 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
View on MapThis is a museum reviving the history of the Milwaukee Road Railroad.
Historic Chippewa City
View on MapA unique, 24-building, turn-of-the century village has been recreated here.