Your hosts at the Historic Hutchinson House can provide a wealth of information on the local area and things to do. For example:

Water activities your “thing”? Faribault boasts 10 lakes within 10 miles.
Where are the best restaurants? We can name several.
Is golf your passion? 8 courses within 10 miles.
Theatre, music, scenic drives, etc. are all at your fingertips.

Make reservations at the Historic Hutchinson House and let us help you make the most of your trip. Links to some area web sites.

TRAVEL SUPPORT
Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (www.faribaultmn.org)
Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com)
Faribault Heritage Preservation Commission (www.faribault.org/History1/Homes)

RESTAURANTS
Augusto’s Ristorante
Bernie’s Grill
Boston’s (www.bostonsgourmet.com)
The Depot Bar & Grill
1st of Thai (1stofthai.com)
Gran Plaza Mexican Grill (www.plazamorena.com)
Hana Japanese and Asian Cuisine
Joe’s Sports Cafe
Signature Bar & Grill
Sweet Spot Candies (www.sweetspotcandies.net)
The Cheese Cave (www.cheesecave.net)
The Coffee Shop

PLACES OF INTEREST
Rice County Historical Society (www.rchistory.org)
Buckham Library
Cabela’s (www.cabelas.com)
Donahue’s Greenhouse (www.donahuesclematis.com)

THINGS TO DO
Minnesota in May BBQ – May 18 & 19, 2012 (www.kcbs.us/events.php)
Heritage Celebration – June 14-17, 2012 (www.faribaultheritagedays.com)
CARV-FEST – August 9-11, 2012 (www.carv-fest.com)
Blue Collar BBQ Festival – August 11, 2012 (www.paradisecenterforthearts.org)
River Bend Nature Center (www.rbnc.org)
Faribault Area Airfest and Balloon Rally (www.faribaultairfest.com)
Xphere Paintball
BMX Racing
Golf at Legacy (www.legacygolf.net)
Ribs for a Reason (www.ribsforareason.com)

FARIBAULT ORIGINALS
Faribault Woolen Mills (www.faribaultmill.com)
Alexander Faribault House (www.rchistory.org) and/or (www.faribault.org)
Paradise Center for the Arts (www.paradisecenterforthearts.org)
Shattuck – St. Mary’s (www.s-sm.org)
Sellner Manufacturing Company
Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior
State Academies for the Blind and Deaf (www.msa.state.mn.us)

SCHOOLS
Shattuck – St. Mary’s (www.s-sm.org)
St. Olaf College (www.stolaf.edu)
Carleton College (www.carleton.edu)
South Central College (www.southcentral.edu)
Bethleham Academy (www.bacards.pvt.k12.mn.us)

LINKS OF INTEREST
www.dnr.state.mn.us