Location: Faribault
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The 9 Best Things to Do in Faribault, United States
Faribault (/ˈfɛərboʊ/ FAIR-boh) is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. It is the county seat. The population was 23,352 at the 2010 census. Faribault is approximately 50 miles (80 km) south of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Restaurants in Faribault
1. River Bend Nature Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Kirk G - Owatonna, Minnesota
We brought our pre-school grand children here and they loved it. The displays in the indoor area were on their level and kept them engaged for a long time. The outside trails are great any time of the year and they have a wide range of special activities scheduled throughout the year.
2. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Scenic park whose forest is part of the Big Woods.
Reviewed By avasdad - Nanuet, New York
this is a state park with camping, hiking, picnic spots and a waterfall. it is very clean and natural. trails are well marked with maps at junctions. there are signs explaining the local flowers and the history of the area. they have an information visitors center and gift shop. restrooms are clean. you really get a feel for Minnesota wilderness here.
3. Faribault Woolen Mill
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By jimruthw - Hanska
We did not know what to expect when we got to the Mill. It was so charming! Made us reflect on the days of knitting and crocheting with our grandmother in the sitting room listening to classical music! Wonderful items to buy and expertise by the sales associates in answering our questions. Spent more than I thought but well worth it for the quality of workmanship!
4. F-Town Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By KTTRAVELS09 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
I am so thrilled about this brewery! Many varieties of Brews to choose from. They even have root beer on tap! They have some yard games for friendly competition with your companions. Every once in a while they have food trucks there, otherwise order food from one of the many local restaurants and enjoy dinner and craft brew right on the patio. They have good limited edition brews as well as the regular offerings. I enjoyed the maple stout! Great central location close to everything.
5. Cross Country Soaring
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Bruce C - Eagan
In mid-July 2014, we drove 40 miles south of Minneapolis to Faribault to ride a glider at Cross Country Soaring and it was an awesome experience. Gliding over the lakes, green farms, and small towns with the only noise being our motor-less craft rushing through the air. Our host and pilot was Don Ingraham who was a very interesting guy. He used to soar competitively and had lots of ‘winner’ certificates on his office wall. And I was amazed at how busy he is. It takes about a month to get a ride. During my ride, I asked him how many hours a year he spends in the back seat of the glider. He said he never computed it up and added that he does seven half-hour flights a day, six days a week so you can do the math. If you ever get the chance, soar in a glider.
6. Donahue's Greenhouse
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Jenn P - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Donahue's is famous for their flowering clematis vines, but they also carry thousands of other plants, trees, flowers and vegetables. They also have a great selection of garden tools, containers, garden art and various plant and flower foods.
Prom time gets busy because of Donahue's large gazebo and full size train car that kids like to be photographed with, not to mention the beautiful flowers. Otherwise, plan for some time to push a cart around and enjoy yourself at Donahue's Greenhouse.
7. Fairbault Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
A nice visitors center for the area. The staff was nice, and there were plenty of brochures and information for things to do and see in the area.
8. Spike's Faribault
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
Went to check it out, but this was no longer Spike's, It's a place called Carbonne's pizza now at the same address.
9. Rice County Historical Society
The Rice County Museum of History houses historical displays, a genealogical research center, and exhibits on local businesses, people and topics. Exhibits include: Bishop Whipple, Grace McKinstry (artist), the Tilt-A-Whirl, Fleckenstein Brewery, and Bruce Smith (including a Heisman Trophy.) The museum also has a significant Native American Exhibit.
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