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River Bluffs & Rolling Hills directory A C C O M M O D AT I O N S AmericInn Caledonia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-725-8000 Root River Trail Lanesboro Amish Country AmericInn of Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-437-7337 1700 8th Street NW – Austin, MN 55912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-497-0971 americinn2@yahoo.com / www.americinn.com Conveniently located off Interstate 90 at 4th street exit we offer rooms with two queen beds. Also a variety of others; fireplace conversation area, indoor pool area and complimentary enhanced continental breakfast. AmericInn Lodge & Suites Faribault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-334-9464 Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-467-2696 PO Box 348 – Lanesboro, MN 55949. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-944-2670 lvc@acegroup.cc / www.lanesboro.com Visit Historic Lanesboro-the heart of the Root River State Bike Trail. In the deep valley of the Root River, Lanesboro offers biking, hiking, canoeing, fishing, art gallery, professional theatre, shopping, tours, dining and lodging. Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-451-7970 320 Hoffman Drive – Owatonna, MN 55060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-423-6466 www.owatonna.org Located in south central MN, 45 minutes from Mpls/Saint Paul on I-35. Come “discover our faces & places” - filled with historical, recreational & cultural opportunities as well as nearly 700 guest rooms to accommodate any group. Visit Winona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-452-0735 160 Johnson Street, PO Box 1069 – Winona, MN 55987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-657-4972 www.visitwinona.com Charming, historic river town with a big heart offers guided tours, scenic beauty, recreation, professional theater/arts, shopping, and great festivals/events and attractions. Offering Paddlewheel steamboat cruises, Stained Glass Tour, Amish Tours, and the Great River Shakespeare’s Festival. DINING AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Wabasha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 651-565-5366 150 Commerce Drive – Wabasha, MN 55981 / americinnw@hotmail.com / www.americinn.com We specialize in motorcoach groups! Sixty-four rooms – beautifully decorated theme suites with fireplaces and whirlpools. Welcoming lobby with fireplace and cozy conversation areas. Free enhanced continental breakfast. Enjoy our spacious recreation area with pool, whirlpool & sauna. AmericInn Motel & Suites AmericInn of Kasson Days Inn AmericInn of Owatonna Holiday Inn Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-437-7337 Kasson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-634-3444 Owatonna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-455-1142 Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-340-2900 Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-985-8850 AT T R A C T I O N S Historic Forestville Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-726-2785 Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-433-4243 Piggy Blues BBQ Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-434-8485 Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-433-1909 The Savor Skillet & Kathy’s Country Catering Hormel Historic Home The Hormel Institute E N T E R TA I N M E N T & T H E AT E R Historic Paramount Theatre Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-434-0194 Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-437-4563 Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-437-7519 Jay C Hormel Nature Center Lake Pepin Paddle Boat Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 651-345-5188 100 Central Point Rd – Lake City, MN 55041 pearl@lakepepinpaddleboat.com / www.pearlofthelake.com “Pearl of the Lake” is a modern day replica of the grand riverboats that traveled on the Mississippi River in the 1800’s. We offer dinner cruises or full bar and snacks on all cruises. Enclosed lower deck with air conditioning and an open upper deck! Mower County Historical Society Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-437-6082 Continued from Page 15 : Two Fun Filled Days! Historical Society, one of the best county museums in the Midwest. Make sure to see the Pioneer Churches and displays pertaining to the history of churches in Goodhue County and that of music halls and instruments. 1 – 2:30 pm Dine at Liberty’s Restaurant & Lounge for lunch. Choose from an extensive menu from Italian and Mexican specialties, Ribs, Sandwiches and more! Or try their famous pizza. 2:30 – 3:30 pm Carrying on a tradition that began back in the mid-1860’s of creating handcrafted quality stoneware for the oven or microwave, at the Red Wing Stoneware Company. Take its daily tour and see the various processes in the production of stoneware. Take time to shop at the factory store and view the production floor through its large viewing window. For more information and to customize this tour for your group, call your tour operator or Lake Pepin Paddleboat, 651-345-5188; Red Wing Stoneware Company, 651-345-5188; or Red Wing CVB 800-498-3444. Red Wing Stoneware Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-352-4877 4909 Moundsview Drive, Hwy 61 North – Red Wing, MN 55066 www.redwingstoneware.com Come watch stoneware being made! Creating handcrafted, quality stoneware for the oven or microwave. Plus visit our factory store for the special Red Wing & Colbalt Blue designs, hats, cloths, candles, soup mixes and bread and pancake mixes. SPAM® Museum Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-434-5100 C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I TO R S B U R E AU S A N D C H A M B E R S Austin CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-437-4563 104 11th Avenue NW Suite D – Austin, MN 55912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-444-5713 visitor@austinmn.com / www.spamtownusa.com SPAM Town, USA. Southern Minnesota Tourism at its best! Home of Fortune 500 Company Hormel Food Corporation. Tourists will be delighted with the new SPAM Museum, Historic Hormel Home, Paramount Theatre, and other exciting attractions. Historic Bluff Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-428-2030 PO Box 609 - Harmony, MN 55939 hbc@harmonytel.net / www.bluffcountry.com Discover the magic of Bluff Country, where you can indulge in your favorite activities amid magnificent wooden terrain and picturesque communities. Call for a free guide. w w w. i t i n e r a r i e s m i n n e s o t a . c o m I T I N E R A R I E S M I N N E S O TA S U M M E R 2 0 0 8 19 http://www.americinn.com http://www.lanesboro.com http://www.americinn.com http://www.owatonna.org http://www.visitwinona.com http://www.pearlofthelake.com http://www.redwingstoneware.com http://www.spamtownusa.com http://www.bluffcountry.com http://www.itinerariesminnesota.com

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