Will be subjecting myself to a few medical tests in Rochester, MN first part of October. Probably nothing but seems prudent to find out if they can make the pain go away.
Anyway, there are at least a couple of days we will be waiting for results and wondered how Cynthia and I should fill the time. Have never seen the Spam Museum and thought this would be a good opportunity. Is there anything else we should see? We're not afraid of driving.
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What to see in Southern Minnesota
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What to see in Southern Minnesota
by robfisher » Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:29 pm
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Re: What to see in Southern Minnesota
by Betsey » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:27 pm
Hi Rob,
Too bad you won't be here a week earlier...we would love to have you stop by the Camp-Inn Camp-Outt!
The SPAM Museum is fun & free! If you're up for some outdoor activity, Whitewater State Park is beautiful & has several trails. It is located about 27 miles east of Rochester. For a leisurely drive, take Hwy 14 east out of Rochester until you get to St. Charles (about 20 miles). Go north on Hwy 74 about 6 miles to the park. About 60 miles east of Rochester on I-90 east is the Mississippi River. Just before you cross the river into LaCrosse, WI, there is a Lock & Dam. They have a nice little visitor's center that tells the history of transportation & shipping on the Mississippi. There is also a viewing platform at the lock, so you can watch the barges lock through.
Another pretty area/drive is Lanesboro/Rushford area. From Lanesboro to Rushford, the road follows the Root River & eventually empties into the Mississippi. Take Hwy 52 south/east out of Rochester about 46 miles to Lanesboro then follow Hwy 16 east to Rushford. Quaint towns & shops along the way. You can head north on Hwy 46 out of Rushford & catch I-90 back to Rochester or continue on Hwy 16 to the Mississippi River & head north to La Crescent, MN (just south of where I-90 crosses into Wisconsin at the Lock & Dam.
If you want, come further east to our factory for a visit & tour. We are located about 140 miles east of Rochester. Take I-90 east from Rochester into Wisconsin to New Lisbon. Go north on Hwy 80 into Necedah. We are located under the water tower, in the industrial park (which is made up of 3 businesses!
). Between LaCrosse & New Lisbon, you will pass through Tomah (43 miles from LaCrosse) & can also see the cranberry marshes just off the interstate, or head north from Tomah about 10 miles to Warrens where there are cranberry marshes everywhere. You will be here right around harvest time, so may see that going on. Warrens also has a nice museum/discovery center on the history of cranberry farming/industry in this area. Wisconsin is the #1 producer of cranberries in the world. At Tomah, you can take exit 43 & turn right on Hwy 131. The road will take you into Amish country. And there are always the cheese factories...some give tours!
Of course, if you want to get a taste of the "City," you can travel north about 90 miles to the Twin Cities - Minneapolis/St. Paul. Lots of interesting museums, shops, etc. there.
So, this gives you a few ideas. There are several members of the forum who live in the Rochester/MN/WI area. I'm sure they will have more to add.
Let me know if you want any further info.
Betsey
Too bad you won't be here a week earlier...we would love to have you stop by the Camp-Inn Camp-Outt!
The SPAM Museum is fun & free! If you're up for some outdoor activity, Whitewater State Park is beautiful & has several trails. It is located about 27 miles east of Rochester. For a leisurely drive, take Hwy 14 east out of Rochester until you get to St. Charles (about 20 miles). Go north on Hwy 74 about 6 miles to the park. About 60 miles east of Rochester on I-90 east is the Mississippi River. Just before you cross the river into LaCrosse, WI, there is a Lock & Dam. They have a nice little visitor's center that tells the history of transportation & shipping on the Mississippi. There is also a viewing platform at the lock, so you can watch the barges lock through.
Another pretty area/drive is Lanesboro/Rushford area. From Lanesboro to Rushford, the road follows the Root River & eventually empties into the Mississippi. Take Hwy 52 south/east out of Rochester about 46 miles to Lanesboro then follow Hwy 16 east to Rushford. Quaint towns & shops along the way. You can head north on Hwy 46 out of Rushford & catch I-90 back to Rochester or continue on Hwy 16 to the Mississippi River & head north to La Crescent, MN (just south of where I-90 crosses into Wisconsin at the Lock & Dam.
If you want, come further east to our factory for a visit & tour. We are located about 140 miles east of Rochester. Take I-90 east from Rochester into Wisconsin to New Lisbon. Go north on Hwy 80 into Necedah. We are located under the water tower, in the industrial park (which is made up of 3 businesses!
). Between LaCrosse & New Lisbon, you will pass through Tomah (43 miles from LaCrosse) & can also see the cranberry marshes just off the interstate, or head north from Tomah about 10 miles to Warrens where there are cranberry marshes everywhere. You will be here right around harvest time, so may see that going on. Warrens also has a nice museum/discovery center on the history of cranberry farming/industry in this area. Wisconsin is the #1 producer of cranberries in the world. At Tomah, you can take exit 43 & turn right on Hwy 131. The road will take you into Amish country. And there are always the cheese factories...some give tours!Of course, if you want to get a taste of the "City," you can travel north about 90 miles to the Twin Cities - Minneapolis/St. Paul. Lots of interesting museums, shops, etc. there.
So, this gives you a few ideas. There are several members of the forum who live in the Rochester/MN/WI area. I'm sure they will have more to add.
Let me know if you want any further info.
Betsey
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