Courtesy of Dan Butterfass Day Trips
Amish Tours Learn about Amish communities of SE Minnesota, 45 minutes from Rochester: Amish Tours of Harmony Harmony, MN • 507-886-2303 or 800-752-6474
www.amish-tours.com Bluffscape Amish Tours Lanesboro, MN • 507-467-3070 •
www.bluffscape.com Old Crow Amish Tours Canton, MN • 563-379-5112 R & M Amish Touring Lanesboro, MN • 507-467-2128 •
www.rmamish.com
Bluff Country 15 2nd St NW, Harmony, MN • 800-428-2030 or 507-886-2230 20-45 minutes from Rochester, south of I-90. Historic Bluff Country with the popular Root River Bike Trail. Also features MN Hwy. 16, a National Scenic Byway.
Cabela’s 3900 Cabela Dr, Owatonna, MN • 507-451-4545
www.cabelas.com 60 minutes from Rochester. World’s foremost outfitter of fishing, hunting, outdoor gear. 150,000 square feet of retail/restaurant.
Crossings at Carnegie 3200 East Ave, Zumbrota, MN • 507-732-7616
www.crossingsatcarnegie.com Crossings hosts monthly exhibits, live music, a clay studio, and a wide range of art classes.
Historic Forestville /Minnesota Historical Society 21899 County 118, Preston, MN • 507-765-2785
www.mnhs.org/places/sites/hf Located 50 minutes from Rochester within the Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. Living history site illustrating a once-thriving farm village founded in 1853.
Lanesboro 507-467-2696 or 800-944-2670
www.lanesboro.com Nestled in a deep valley of the Root River, Lanesboro offers outdoor activities, artistic experiences, unique shopping, local winery, fine dining, and lodging. It is also home to the Commonweal Theatre.
Mall of America 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN • 612-883-8800
www.mallofamerica.com 90 minutes from Rochester. Largest fully enclosed retail and family entertainment complex in the United States. Over 500 specialty stores. Numerous daily round-trip shuttles available from Rochester to Mall of America. Go Rochester Direct 507-280-9270.
www.gorochesterdirect.com
Mantorville 507-635-2331 •
www.mantorville.com 20 minutes from Rochester. The 12-block downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Mississippi River Mississippi Valley Partners • 888-999-2619
www.mississippi-river.org 45 minutes from Rochester. Visit communities along the scenic Great River Road. The Mississippi is the largest river in North America.
Mystery Cave 21071 County 118, Preston, MN • 507-937-3251
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/forestville_mystery_cave/index.html Longest cave in Minnesota, more than 13 miles of passages.
National Eagle Center 50 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha, MN • 651-565-4989
www.nationaleaglecenter.org 50 minutes from Rochester. New 14,000 square-foot facility. Interac- tive exhibits, educational programs, live eagles, observation decks.
Niagara Cave P.O. Box 444, 800-837-6606 or 507-886-6606
www.niagracave.com One of the top 10 caves in the United States.
Pope & Young Club 273 Mill Creek Rd NW Chatfield, MN • 507-867-4144
www.pope-young.org 25 minutes from Rochester. Bowhunting museum with artifacts, descriptive storyboards and elaborate dioramas.
SPAM® Museum 1101 Main St N, Austin, MN 507-437-5100 or 800-LUV-SPAM
www.spam.com 45 minutes from Rochester.
Riverboat Cruises A variety of cruises offered aboard yachts and replica paddleboats. $20-$60. La Crosse Queen 405 Veterans Memorial Dr, Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI 608-784-2893 •
www.lacrossequeen.com
Pearl of the Lake 100 Central Point Road, Lake City, MN • 651-345-5188
www.pearlofthelake.com
Treasure Island's Spirit of the Water 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN • 800-222-7077
Rochester Tour Company 507-421-0573 •
rochestermntours.com Explore SE Minnesota with personalized guide service. Customized area tours.
Treasure Island Resort & Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN 800-222-7077 •
www.treasureislandcasino.com 60 minutes from Rochester. Minnesota’s only themed casino. Daily round-trip shuttles available.
For information on additional area attractions call: Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800-634-8277.
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