Things to do in New Ulm, Minnesota (MN): The Best Sights & Landmarks

February 18, 2022 Ying Subia

New Ulm is a city in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,522 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Brown County.
Restaurants in New Ulm

1. Wanda Gag House

226 N Washington St, New Ulm, MN 56073-1840 +1 507-359-2632 http://wandagaghouse.org
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Wanda Gag House

Reviewed By markbB3491DG - Saint Paul, United States

The Wanda Gag house is a great place to get the feel for early Minnesota. The Gag family is one of the key artistic families in Minnesota. The birthplace of "Millions of Cats" one of those iconic childhood books. The house is a well preserved and presented representation of life in the Minnesota River valley in the early 1900's. Call ahead to arrange a worthwhile visit. Hours are more limited off season.

2. Hermann the German

14 Monument Street At the Top of the Center Street Hill, New Ulm, MN http://hermannmonument.com
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4.5 based on 164 reviews

Hermann the German

A copper 32-foot statue of a German folk hero.

Reviewed By cpoppler

Very interesting visit and history lesson. Great view of the Minnesota river valley from the top of the Herman Statue

3. Glockenspiel

327 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073 http://www.newulm.com/visitors-community/things-to-do/attractions/glockenspiel-2
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4.0 based on 104 reviews

Glockenspiel

This 45-foot, free-standing, musical clock is one of a rare breed.

Reviewed By Owenthomas

Chimes and figures that rotate during the performance. The bells ring on the hour and the performance is a couple times in the afternoon. Located in a nice park with lots of benches.

4. Harkin Store

66250 County Road 21, New Ulm, MN 56073-4557 +1 507-354-8666 [email protected] http://www.mnhs.org/harkinstore
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4.0 based on 55 reviews

Harkin Store

CLOSED for the season til May 2020. Savor the smells and sights of an 1870s general store as you sample the wares or try a game of checkers. When the railroad bypassed the small town of West Newton, the Harkin Store was forced to close with much of the unsold inventory still on the shelves, where it remains today.

5. German-Bohemian Immigrants Monument

N German Street German Park, New Ulm, MN
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

German-Bohemian Immigrants Monument

Reviewed By Sfphotocraft - Sitges, Spain

A monument to the German Bohemian families who founded New Ulm. New Ulm names like Saffert, Zupfer, Schnobrich, Gag, Domier and Neidecker are etched in the base. A nice tribute to the founding families.

6. Milford Monument

County Road 11, New Ulm, MN 56073 https://mnprairieroots.com/2012/05/18/a-minnesota-politician-writer-shares-his-insights-on-the-dakota-war-a-clash-of-cultures/milford-monument/
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Milford Monument

7. Brown County Veteran's Memorial

New Ulm, MN 56073
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Brown County Veteran's Memorial

8. Kiesling House

220 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073-1732 +1 507-351-2636 [email protected] http://www.newulm.com/visitors-community/things-to-do/attractions/kiesling-house/
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3.0 based on 5 reviews

Kiesling House

Explore the past at The Kiesling House constructed in 1861; it survived the 1862 Dakota Conflict and is the only wood-framed house from that era remaining in Brown County. Learn about early pioneer settlement, customs and traditions of area immigrants and events, like the Dakota Conflict, that shaped New Ulm.

Reviewed By josieg94 - Minneapolis, United States

We paid the $3 admission fee and spent the next 30-45 minutes on a guided tour by a woman who was dressed in 1860s era attire, extremely knowledgable, and an exceptional storyteller. My husband and I considered this a must-stop for those traveling to New Ulm. The tour provides an immense amount of knowledge about the town and its history in a truly unbiased approach. To those who wrote reviews by simply "peering in the windows" -- that is not a valid experience at this museum. It's $3. Pay the measly fee and learn about this exceptional historic site.

9. John Lind House

622 Center St, New Ulm, MN 56073-3126 +1 507-354-8802 http://lindhouse.org/
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

10. Way Of The Cross

1400 6th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073-2057 +1 507-359-2966
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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