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SPEND TIME IN
SOUTHWEST
MINNESOTA
Whether you're a history buff, friends
looking for a night out at local breweries
and wineries, or a family looking for a
weekend getaway with unique shop-
ping opportunities, Southwest Min-
nesota has it all.
The wide-open prairies once roamed
by buffalo are now characterized by
rolling crop fields mixed with quaint
farming towns filled with history, charm,
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and authentic hospitality.
night of music off the front porch on a
cool summer night. Take a spin on a train
turntable, or stroll through a stunning, au-
thentic, pioneer-era schoolhouse at the
End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
in Currie.
Be sure to enjoy the cultural events that
take place throughout the Southwest
Minnesota Region: The Windsurfing Re-
gatta and Music Festival in Worthington
or the Sounds of Summer Festival in
Marshall.
Breweries and Wineries are popping up
throughout Southwest Minnesota, includ-
ing Brau Brothers Brewing Company in
Marshall, the Round Lake Vineyard out-
side of Worthington, the Painted Prairie
Vineyard outside of Currie and the Take
16 Brewing Company in Luverne.
Southwest Minnesota is home to some
surprisingly unique museums and mon-
uments like the Spomer Motor Classics
in Worthington, or the 9/11 Memorial in
Marshall, where visitors can look, touch
and pay respect to one of the iconic
Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
While the stunning prairie vistas cer-
tainly offer options for biking, fishing,
hiking, camping and hunting, there is so
much more for you to experience on
your unforgettable journey. Sit on the banks of Plum Creek, where the
stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder come to life
in Walnut Grove, or the Jeffers Petro-
glyphs and let your imagination soar.
Sit on the lawn of the historic Dinehart-
House in Slayton and enjoy the annual
family-oriented You won’t be disappointed in Southwest
Minnesota; It is worth every minute of it!
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