Rochester / Marion KOA

Treasure Island Casino

Treasure Island Casino is fast becoming a premiere destination for adventure-seekers throughout the Midwest. Get in on the excitement of over 650 poker, keno and high-return slot machines. Denominations range from five cents to five dollars, and there’s even $10,000 progressives. Or if blackjack is more your deal, take a seat at one of our 39 tables, with bets ranging from $2 to $500. Just 30 minutes south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport off Highway 61.

Amish Country

Buggies and other horse drawn equipment are common sights. Guided tours of the Amish settlement are available in Harmony.

Niagara Cave

Niagara Cave is south of Harmony on MN 139. This cave is geologically important in the Southeast “drift less” area.
(800)-837-6606
http://www.niagaracave.com/default.asp

Mystery Cave

The longest cave in Minnesota with over 12 miles of natural passages, Mystery Cave is currently being operated as a handicapped accessible cave. Visit the 47 degree year-round temperatures in the maze of caves underneath this southeast Minnesota area. Tours offered daily at Forestville State Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Root River Biking/Hiking Trail

Located within Minnesota’s southeastern bluff lands, the 36 mile Root River State Trail has been developed on an abandoned railroad grade now paved with asphalt. This multiple use trail parallels the soaring limestone bluffs providing outstanding scenery. Wildlife is abundant and sightings of wild turkey, deer, hawks and turkey vultures are common. The trail contains 46 major and minor bridges. Bicycling and hiking are the main summer uses and cross country skiing is popular in the winter.

Mayo Clinic

Public tours are offered daily of historic areas of the Plummer Building and patient floors of the Mayo, Hilton and Guggenheim buildings. Tours are Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. Tours are preceded by a short film on the clinic. Total time is about 90 minutes.

Olmsted County Historical Society

1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902
http://olmstedhistory.com

Oxbow Park

5731 County Rd 105 NW
Byron, MN - (507)775-2451
Oxbow Park offers almost any outdoor enthusiast a chance to pursue his or her favorite activity: hiking, camping, fishing, picnics. Park facilities include hiking trails, four picnic areas, each with a covered shelter. One of the areas also has playground equipment, and a ball field is maintained during the summer for public use.

Quarry Hill Nature Center

Includes biomes, facilities, staff, equipment, and hands-on science programs, devoted to instill science principles and environmental ethics into the individual participants of each and every program. Such an environment will be designed to nurture an appreciation for the natural world as a place to enjoy and respect, as well as preserve for future generations.
701 Silver Creek Road NE
Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: (507)281-6114
www.qhnc.org

Historic Bluff Country

Come to enjoy antiquing, bicycling or hiking on the Root River State Trail or the Harmony-Preston Valley trail. Join in local celebrations, settle in for a picnic in the park and an evening concert, or retreat to the cozy comfort of an elegant bed and breakfast. Visit website to find out more information: http://www.bluffcountry.com/