Sites Along the Byway: Redwood Falls to New Ulm

Birch Coulee Battlefield State Historic Site

The Dakota’s most successful engagement during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 was fought at Birch Coulee.

Renville County Parks: Birch Coulee

Part of the Renville County Park system featuring Bedrock outcroppings formed 3.6 billion years ago along the banks of the Minnesota River.

Renville County Parks: Beaver Falls

Part of the Renville County Park system that features impressive overlooks, the wooded and cascading waters of Beaver Creek, and a horse camp.

Renville County Parks: Anderson Lake

Part of the Renville County Park system where you can enjoy shoreline fishing along the lake and Minnesota River.

Renville County Parks: Mack Lake

Part of the Renville County Park system which is a natural park along the Minnesota River where you can camp, fish or gather with friends.

Redwood Falls Historic Buildings

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

Redwood County Historical Society (Poor Farm Museum)

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

Ramsey Park, Caŋ ŝa yapi

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.

Minnesota Inventor Hall of Fame

Learn about unique history at a place that honors Minnesota inventors.

Morton Monuments

Two obelisk markers are located up on the bluff near Morton to honor combatants of the U.S.- Dakota War of 1862.

Renville County Historical Museum

A museum packed with many exhibits, research library and a 1869 log cabin.

Gilfillan Estate

An estate with a farm house to tour, as well as beautiful grounds. The site of Farmfest.

Lower Sioux Community and Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel

The Lower Sioux Indian Community is a federally recognized Indian tribe and is host of the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel.

St. Cornelias Church

A Gothic Revival church established by St. John’s Episcopal Mission and located on the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.

Lower Sioux Agency

Find a dynamic Interpretive center and extensive trail system where you can explore the history and culture of the Dakota Oyate.

Fort Ridgely State Park, Cemetery, Monuments and Historic Site

This state park offers opportunities for camping, hiking, picnicking, horse trails and access to the historic Fort Ridgely.

Sleepy Eye Historic Buildings

A restored train depot houses a museum. Dakota Chief Sleepy Eye is buried on site under an impressive obelisk, with a full-size statue of him across the street.

Harkin Store

A 1870s general store where you can savor the sights and smells as you sample the wares or sit down for a game of checkers.

Milford Monument

Once a small settlement, a monument stands where more than 50 Milford Township residents were killed during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, making it one of the hardest-hit communities during the war.

Flandrau State Park

The gentle flowing Big Cottonwood River meanders through this state park park. The park features a sand-bottom swimming pond, picnic area, campgrounds and group center.

New Ulm Historic District

New Ulm is a German city on the Minnesota River.

Hermann Monument

A 102’ tall monument and statue in New Ulm, MN to honor an ancient German hero.

Glockenspiel

This is a unique 45-foot, free-standing clock tower with animated figures that depict the city’s history in New Ulm, MN

Wanda Gág House Interpretive Center and Museum

The childhood home turned museum of Wanda Hazel Gag, author of classic children’s books.

The John Lind House

Built by Minnesota’s 14th governor in 1899, the John Lind house has been restored in the style in which it was originally built and is open for tours.

August Schell Brewery Museum, New Ulm

Visit Minnesota’s oldest brewery, the August Schell Brewing Company.

Brown County Historical Museum

This notable building was built in 1910 in an eye-catching Northern German Renaissance-style, as the town’s Post Office; becoming the County Museum in 1984. Inside are three floors of rotating exhibits, featuring an award-winning exhibit of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. It contains over 5,000 family history files to help researchers. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 to 4 pm, May 1 to Oct. 31, reduced hours in the off-season. $5 admittance.

Riverside Environmental Learning Center

This learning center displays on the value of the river with a pirate ship playground