#MuchInHutch explore hutchinson, minnesota

On occasion, a person just needs to get out of dodge, and Hutchinson, Minnesota, is a lovely community waiting for your arrival. You’ll find shopping, arts and history, entertainment and relaxation in Hutchinson, known as Minnesota’s hometown. Main Street is lined with flowers and community welcome banners, and is home to several boutique shops, niche stores and more.

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Right in the middle of downtown is the historic and adored Library Square, with benches for relaxing, enjoying a frozen treat, reading a book, or just people-watching. Downtown is home to several of the Sculpture Stroll pieces, the Center of the Arts, as well as creativity‐based businesses. You’ll find something to eat and drink from nine options within a one block radius of Library Square. On summer Monday nights, there is free music to enjoy, along with treats to be had. Bring a bottle of wine and have a slice of pie or other goodies prepared and sold for non-profit fundraisers.

VERY CONVENIENT: You can make your own art at The Paint Factory, visit the Center for the Arts, or imagine your next sewing project at Quilt Haven on Main.

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The vibrant downtown indicates the healthy economy and business of Hutchinson. Driving south on Main Street where it stretches into Highway 15, there is a large variety of well-known retailers, restaurants and Bobbing Bobber Brewery. Just outside the city limits you’ll find the Crow River Winery and Clay Coyote Gallery.

While an infrastructurally progressive community, Hutchinson cares deeply for the history which brought it to present day. You will not see electrical or service poles anywhere in city limits; everything was buried underground many years ago. You will see many preserved historical homes and parks — 39 parks! When the Hutchinson brothers discovered the land now known as Hutchinson, they set aside green space for parks in their layout.

Our South and North parks are the second‐oldest platted parks in the United States. Which park is the oldest you ask? Central Park in New York. The Hutchinson brothers were musicians from the east coast and knew of the beauty being preserved there and understood the importance of creating green space inside the city. Bike and walking trails are everywhere, including the Luce Line Trail, which was recently paved.

VERY CONVENIENT: You can ride your bike from Hutchinson to the winery and the bike shop downtown — Outdoor Motion has friendly and knowledgeable staff.

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July brings the beautiful summer days we all dream of during the winter months, and Hutchinson blooms with activity. RiverSong Music Festival, Orange Spectacular, the Minnesota Pottery Festival and Crazy Days. These events keep Hutchinson very busy with community volunteers driving the work happening during each of these events. The Minnesota Garlic Festival is held in Hutchinson in August, right before the county fair.

VERY CONVENIENT: Using the chamber’s community calendar makes it easy to find the events taking place locally.

2019 is the 45th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival. One hundred craft vendors, 20 food vendors and a handful of musicians come for 12,000 guests. This event brings arts, crafts and people together for two days during the waning summer days of September. The Friday/Saturday weekend includes the famous “Warehouse Sale” at Stamp‐n‐Storage, the large used‐book sale at the Hutchinson Library, and Peak of the Season Farmers Market. Downtown retailers generally have a great number of deals lining the sidewalks during the festival.

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with welcoming proprietors and friendly staff. You can learn more about all the events, businesses and opportunities on the chamber’s website explorehutchinson.com. You can also see many posts using #muchinhutch on various social media platforms.