In your rearview mirror, is the small town of Faribault. The next stop, 19-minutes away, is the two college town of Northfield, Minnesota. ~ What does a Minne-Roadtrip to Northfield, Minnesota look like? ~ On this itinerary, you’ll stay in a historic riverside inn, walk in the footsteps of the Jesse James Gang, stroll along trails at an arboretum, and discover underground restaurants and bars. You’ll be tempted by pastries from the farmer’s market, Canadian walleye, and creat

You’ve just left your first stop on the Minne-Roadtrip in Owatonna, Minnesota. From there, it’s a 25-minute drive through pastoral landscapes. When you head into the heart of Faribault, you’ll drive past homes and businesses and into historic downtown. Nearby, is the convergence of two rivers‒the Straight River and the Cannon River. What does a Minne-Roadtrip to Faribault, MN look like? On this itinerary, you’ll stay in a historic bed and breakfast, tour a woolen mill, SUP do

The leaves are changing colors in Owatonna and we are getting ready to embrace the beautiful fall weather with exciting shopping opportunities and fun events. Pick pumpkins at Oak View Pumpkin Patch, and get the best of the harvest at the local farmers’ market on Saturday mornings throughout October in Central Park. In November, participate in The Hunt Is On for craft sales and unique shopping downtown and around town in preparation for the holiday season. Make sure to rent a

Revolutionary architecture, historical museums, and international food might sound like a day in the big city. What would you say if I told you this can be found in the small town of Owatonna, MN? What does a Minne-Roadtrip to Owatonna look like? On this itinerary, you’ll marvel at a “jewel box of the prairie,” bike the trails at riverside parks, discover how state orphanages operated, and take a sip of healing waters. You’ll also be tempted by El Salvadorian food, hand-rolle

Northfield has so much to offer to bikers of all skills. From mountain biking trails to hitting the streets, there is a little something for everyone! Read More... #BikeTrails #WeekendGetaway #SmallTown #SouthernMinnesota #ThingsToDo #Fun #Minnesota #Northfield #Mountainbike #fatbike #trailriding

A sip of whiskey, a taste of gin, and 40 cupcake flavors. Let’s head to Northfield, MN for my last foodie stop on the Minne-Roadtrip. Read More... #Cupcake #FoodieFriday #Whiskey #gin #WeekendGetaway #SmallTown #SouthernMinnesota #Fun #Vacation #Music #LoonLiquors #Northfield #OleStore #Roadtrip #StOlafCollege #ContentedCow #CarletonCollege

Did someone say award winning cheese, lobster mash, and fried cheese curds? Where can you eat all these things? Maybe you are thinking France, the East Coast, or Wisconsin. One name comes to my mind―Faribault, Minnesota. Read More... #WeekendGetaway #CheeseCave #SmallTown #SouthernMinnesota #Vacation #Fun #cheesecurds #lobstermash

One of the things I love about visiting small towns is sampling local foods. My post-TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) Conference tour―the Minne-Roadtrip to Northfield, Faribault, and Owatonna―gave me some serious foodie love for small town Minnesota. For each Southern Minnesota town, I picked two places you don’t want to miss. First up, Owatonna. There will be other foodie stops listed in future Minne-Roadtrip posts about where to stay and what to do, so be sure to come back a

Life is busy, and the opportunity to get away is something couples young and old look forward to. A few days, together, just the two of you - but what should you do? Here are a few suggestions for a great couples getaway. Read More... #Cupcake #BikeTrails #History #BankMuseum #WeekendGetaway #SmallTown #SouthernMinnesota #Fun #Vacation #JesseJames #Music #ThingsToDo #ContentedCow #StOlafCollege #Shopping #Roadtrip

A visit to Owatonna is typically filled with tours of historic attractions, great shopping and dining, and fun community events. For those travelers looking for the out-of-the-ordinary, make sure to stop by all four of Owatonna’s quirky roadside attractions. Read More... #History #Chocolate #JewelBox #Orphanage #BankMuseum #SmallTown #SouthernMinnesota #Owatonna #Roadtrip #Fun #Muesum #Minnesota