A Day Trip to Waseca, MN: Where Small-Town Charm Meets Big-Time Fun
Looking to mix things up with a mini adventure that’s not too far from home? Just an hour west of Rochester, the lakeside town of Waseca is a hidden gem...
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Day Trip: Big Stone Mini Golf | Minnetrista, MN
Big Stone Mini Golf is located in Minnetrista on the far west of the Twin Cities metro on the other side of Lake Minnetonka. This super fun min golf course...
Day Trip: Elm Creek Swim Pond
The Elm Creek Swim Pond in Maple Grove is a unique Minnesota park. Unlike other lakes and ponds, Elm Creek offers filtered, chlorinated water....
Field Trip Friday: Nerstrand Big Woods
by Heather
Updated June 2025 It was a rainy week, and I knew my kids were antsy because they hadn’t been outside all week. With my kids, I can tell when...
Day Trip: Lavender Bluff Farm, Stockholm WI
Tucked against the river bluffs overlooking Lake Pepin in the picturesque village of Stockholm, Wisconsin, Lavender Bluff Farm is an idyllic, serene sanctuary for those seeking a beautiful experience in...
Day Trip: Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo are such treasures for our region. Nestled in a valley just northwest of Rochester on the Zumbro River, the scenery is peaceful and therapeutic....
Rochester MN Day Trips and Field Trips
Looking to take a little Day Trip? The southeast MN area offers an abundance of things to see and do all within a perfectly manageable drive from Rochester!...
Field Trip Friday: Lark Toys
The family owned and operated business is where magic, childhood and fun all combine into a store/amusement park/mini golf course/treat shop/museum/zoo....
Carley State Park | Your Spring Wildflowers Destination
Carley State Park in Minnesota is a hidden gem bursting with natural beauty, particularly in the spring when the wildflowers bloom in a riot of colors....
A One-Day Itinerary to Show Off Rochester
by Erica Ross
Here is my general itinerary for when my dearest friends come to Rochester MN for a one-day visit....