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1877 Peterson Station Museum and Visitor Center - Peterson
Description

Nearly 100 years after Peterson Station opened to serve SE MN Railroad customers, it welcomed the public again in 1974--this time as a museum, geneology center, and visitors center.

Phone
507-895-2551
Website
petersonmn.org
Amish Backroads Tour CD - Lanesboro
Description

Year-round - Monday through Saturday drive in your car at your own pace to Amish shops and sites guided by a pleasantly narrated audio CD. Available for rent at Stone Mill Hotel & Suites and Amish Experience. / 507-467-8663

Phone
507-467-2992
Website
www.amishbackroadstour.com
Amish Backroads Tours - Harmony
Description

Affordable CD guided tour of Amish Country that can start in either Lanesboro or Harmony.

Phone
507-886-2303
Website
www.amishbackroadstour.com/
Amish Tours of Harmony - Harmony
Description

Experience an exciting tour of Amish Country with one of our knowledgeable guides- offering van tours, car tours or group rates.

Phone
507-886-2303
Website
www.amish-tours.com
Bluffscape Amish Tours - Lanesboro
Description

Seasonal - Educational, respectful and fully narrated 3-hour Old Order Amish tours visiting fams and shops.

Phone
507-467-3070
Website
www.bluffscape.com
Buffalo Gal/Money Creek Buffalo Ranch - Houston
Description

Take a Buffalo Gal Ranch tours to see what it is like to be surrounded by these magnificent animals, shop in the gift shop for unique buffalo items, and see what the Native Americans have known for hundreds of years... buffalo meat tastes great!

Phone
507-896-2345
Website
www.buffalogal.com
Chatfield Brass Band Concerts - Chatfield
Description

The Chatfield Brass Band is a Community Band based in Chatfield, Minnesota that attracts adult musicians from throughout SE Minnesota. Free concerts in the band shell.

Website
chatfieldband.org
Chatfield Center for the Arts - Chatfield
Description

Theater - Performing Arts - Music - Community Outreach

Website
chatfieldarts.org
Chatfield Farmers Market - Chatfield
Description

Thursdays | Rain or Shine | May-October | City Park

Website
chatfieldmn.org
Chatfield Music Lending Library - Chatfield
Description

The Chatfield Music Lending Library is dedicated to keeping the spirit and tradition of band music alive in America and the World. By operating a renowned library that features one of the most extensive collections of concert band music in the world.

Website
chatfieldband.lib.mn.us
Commonweal Theatre Company - Lanesboro
Description

Award-winning, professional live theatre in our 30th season! With an enticing mix of musicals, comedies, dramas, and more, there's something for everyone at the Commonweal.

Phone
800-657-7025
Website
www.commonwealtheatre.org
Ernie’s Garage - Whalan
Description

Non operating 1917 filling station.Step back in time when gas was cheap and service was of the utmost importance.

Phone
507-467-3434
Fillmore County History Center - Fountain
Phone
507-268-4449
Website
fillmorecountyhistory.wordpress.com
Harmony Visitor Center / Harmony Historical Society - Harmony
Description

View our Karst display and displays from Harmony’s history. Self-guided historic tour of Harmony starts at the Visitor Center. 15 2nd Street NW.

Phone
507-886-2469
Website
www.exploreharmony.com
Harmony’s Historic Walking Tour - Harmony
Description

Maps for the Harmony Area Historical Society's historic signage walking tour of downtown Harmony may be picked up at the Harmony Visitor Center.

Phone
507-886-2469
Website
www.exploreharmony.com
Hillside Nursery - Chatfield
Website
hillsidenursery.info
Historic Forestville - Preston
Description

Explore the choices and changes that faced the inhabitants of this area — from ancient peoples to today’s residents. Round out the visit with a game of croquet or horseshoes on the lawn.

Phone
507-765-2785
Website
www.mnhs.org/forestville
Historic Winona Street - Chatfield
Website
chatfieldmn.org
International Owl Center - Houston
Description

The International Owl Center is the only all-owl education center in the United States. It is open Thursday-Monday and features daily live owls programs and owl related events and programing. It also hosts an annual Internation Festival of Owls the first weekend in March.

Phone
507-896-6957
Website
www.internationalowlcenter.org
Lanesboro Arts - Lanesboro
Description

Multi-disciplinary arts organization offering year-round programming including place based artist residencies, "Surprise Sculpture" arts education, and the annual "Art in the Park" fine arts festival. Gallery onsite.

Phone
507-467-2446
Website
www.lanesboroarts.org
Lanesboro Community Theatre - Lanesboro
Description

LCT presents a winter play, a summer musical and silent movies in the park in the fall.

Website
www.lanesborcommunitytheater.blogspot.com
Lanesboro Historical Museum - Lanesboro
Description

Experience the culture and values of Lanesboro's people. Three floors of history with new World War I and photography displays and an interactive phone booth! The museum is part of Lanesboro's voice to the world.

Phone
507-467-2177
Website
www.facebook.com/lanesborohistoricalmuseum
Lanesboro State Fish Hatchery - Lanesboro
Description

Year-round - One of five Minnesota DNR cold-water trout hatcheries. Gates open Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.

Phone
507-467-3771
Website
www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/lanesboro-hatchery
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston
Description

The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston is the second State Veterans Cemetery, after Little Falls, and had it's official dedication ceremony the Sunday before Memorial Day, 2016.

Phone
507-765-7320
Website
mn.gov/mdva/memorials/stateveteranscemeteries/minnesota-state-veterans-cemetery-preston.jsp
Monster Bash Haunted House - Harmony
Description

Every October, the Monster Bash Haunted House serves up scary good fun- hours vary, check website before travelling.

Website
fchsmonsterbash.com
Mystery Cave / Forestville State Park - Preston
Description

Mystery Cave is a guided tour of Minnesota's longest known cave, with stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and beautiful underground pools, and a maze of interconnecting passages.

Phone
507-352-5111
Website
www.exploreminnesota.com/things-to-do/5411/mystery-cave-forestville-mystery-cave-state-park-activities
Niagara Cave - Harmony
Description

Just south of Harmony, Niagara Cave is one of the most fascinating and distinctive geological attractions in the US. Open by reservation--easy to book your tour at www.niagaracave.com!

Phone
507-886-6606
Website
www.niagaracave.com
Norsland Lefse - Rushford
Description

A producer of traditional lefse and other Scandinavian treats, with lefse production fall through spring.

Phone
507-864-2323
Website
www.norslandlefse.com
Peterson State Fish Hatchery - Peterson
Description

Produces Lake Trout and Splake Trout for MN's Cold Water Trout Program. Seasonal self-guided tours and guided tours with reservations.

Phone
507-875-2625
Website
www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/petersonhatchery
Preston Historic Campus - Preston
Website
prestonmnchamber.com/preston-historical-society/historic-campus
Rushford Historic Depot Museum - Rushford
Description

Displays of memorable artifacts and surrounded by landmark buildings, visit the Depot Museum to explore the past and learn how our community got its start.

Phone
507-864-7560
St Mane Theatre - Lanesboro
Description

Intimate performing arts venue presenting a full schedule of concerts, film screenings, professional drama and community theatre productions. Home to "Over the Back Fence" variety show, second Fridays (Mar-Nov)

Phone
507-467-2446
Website
www.lanesboroarts.org
Whalan Depot -
Description

Imagine what it was like to wait in Whalan's Historic Depot for your train to arrive. While you let your imagination run, take time to shop for that special gift. A sandwich and drink enjoyed on the front lawn may be just the ticket. Don't forget to grab an ice cream treat or take some delicious fudge to enjoy on your trip.
Visit facebook.com/whalandepot for information.

Whalan Museum - Whalan
Description

A visit to the museum will take you back in time when Whalan was a bustling railroad community and home to many Norwegian immigrents. Sat & Sunday and by appointment

Phone
507-467-2344

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