Apr 19 2010
From the Archives: Things to Do in Southwest Minnesota
Sometimes we dream of taking a vacation but miss all of the interesting things that are in our own backyard. Residents of south central and southwestern Minnesota may be surprised at all the things that are possible to do without driving to the Twin Cities metro area. The following posts tell of places our family has enjoyed.
Things to Do in Southwest Minnesota
- Comfrey: Jeffers Petroglyphs
- Currie: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
- Currie: Lake Shetek State Park
- Fairfax: Fort Ridgely Historic Site and Historic Marker
- Fairfax: Fort Ridgely State Park
- Morton: Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site
- Pipestone: Pipestone National Monument
- Sanborn: Sod House on the Prairie
- Sleepy Eye: Golden Gate
- Vesta: Holmberg Orchard
- Walnut Grove: Ingalls Dugout Site
- Walnut Grove: Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Ramsey Park in Redwood Falls is another popular destination, with trails, playgrounds, camping, a small zoo, and of course the falls overlook.
If you know of other interesting places, please mention them in the comments.
Camden State Park in Marshall is beautiful; trails, river, swimming, camping, etc.
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Thanks–I’ll add that to our to-do list!
Kids Kastle in Windom is a neat playground !