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All Seasons Activity Center: Located at 516 Second Street, the center features computer stations, youth activities, adult and senior activities, mini kitchen, crafts, darts, board games, table games, movies and more. It offers a place for people in the community to come together. During the school year the center is open for adult activities from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. weekdays and youth activities for grades four to six on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m.; hours are subject to change and may vary in the summer.

Aspelund Peony Gardens & Aspelund Winery: Located at 9204 425th Street in rural Kenyon. With over 65 varieties of lovely peony plants to choose from, the gardens offer a fragrant and beautiful place to visit in the month of June. The winery room overlooks the flower beds and visitors may sample a variety of award-winning fruit wines crafted on site. Bottled wines are available for purchase. Hours: Open from April 7 to December 16 on Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Contact: 507-824-2935 or see www.aspelundwinery.com.

Boulevard of Roses: If there’s one thing that is iconic of Kenyon, it is the impressive Boulevard of Roses. People driving through town on Hwy. 60 are appreciative of the beautiful display of 100 colorful and fragrant tree

roses planted along Gunderson Blvd. The history of the roses dates back to 1962, when Kenyon resident Lloyd Jystad asked permission to plant 10 standard tree roses to ornament the boulevard. He was a city employee and donated his time to care for the roses. The unusual roses attracted so much attention that Harold Severson suggested they plant 100 roses. The new larger display garnered national acclaim, and the Boulevard of Roses was officially dedicated on June 30, 1968. Today, Kenyon city workers care for the roses, burying them beneath the ground in the fall and unearthing them in the spring. The variety of blooming rose colors and fragrances are well worth a closer look during the summer months. Historic M.T. Gunderson House: This local gem is located on the corner of Gunderson Blvd./Huseth Street. Built in 1895, this Victorian style home home is on the National Register of Historic Places and managed by the Kenyon

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Area Historical Society. Most of the vintage home furnishings are original to the Gunderson Family and other pieces of Kenyon history have been added to compliment the collection.

Tours are available on the third weekend of each month in the summer and for certain events during the winter. People may book the home for special occasions such as a wedding, shower or birthday event at a reasonable fee. The KAHS holds fundraiser and educational events at the home throughout the year, such as the cookie walk during Christmas in Kenyon, a special Norwegian Holiday Dinner and book talks by author. Kenyon Community Gardens: Two community gardens-- one near Trondheim Park and one with raised beds near First Lutheran Church-- offer residents the opportunity to grow nutritious food and develop a love of gardening within the community. Gardening provides benefits in mental health, nutrition and exercise, and the gardens were developed with grants through Live Well Goodhue County. A designated giving plot provides fresh produce for the All Seasons Food Shelf. Find out more information at Kenyon City Hall.

Located right off Hwy. 60, this nine-hole public course features long, green rolling fairways and many mature trees. From the 477 yards of the ninth

hole to the 138 of the eighth, the course offers an affordable challenge for every golfer. Ladies Day is every Wednesday until 2 p.m. and Men’s Day is every Thursday after 2 p.m. The club is also available to host special events in a private setting with great views of the golf course from the dining room, patio and deck. Groomed trails in winter are excellent for cross-country skiing, hiking and snowshoeing. Memberships are available, call 507-789-6307 or visit www.kenyoncountryclub.com.

Kenyon Historic Walking Tour: Here is a chance to learn more about local history and burn calories at the same time! Pick up the walking tour book at City Hall or an area business and then set your feet on the 2.3 mile trek around town. The walking tour features 28 historic buildings of note, both business and residential, and provides detailed information about the architecture of each. It outlines the history of the buildings and gives a glimpse into the lives of the early Kenyon pioneers. Also included in the guide is a map of the Kenyon area churches, many of which are historic in their own right.

Kenyon Municipal Swimming Pool: Located at Depot Park, the outdoor pool has lifeguards on duty and features two kiddie pools plus a big pool with two large slides. Swimming lessons are offered throughout the summer in both group and private lessons. Lap swim and water aerobics classes are available on weekdays. Resident and non-resident season passes may be purchased at the pool, as well as daily admission.

Kenyon Public Library: Located in City Hall on the main street, the library has a wide selection of the newest book bestsellers as well as the latest DVD releases. As a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, items not held at the Kenyon Public Library can be requested in from another member library. The library offers free Wi-Fi and

has four public computer stations. These services are available with a free library card, available to area residents. The library hosts a variety of programming events. Pre-school story time is offered twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. There are two adult book groups that meet monthly, one on the second Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. and the other on the last Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. New people are always welcome.

Pawsome Readers therapy dog Marley visits the library on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. The children’s Summer Reading Program takes place in June and offers special events and prizes for meeting reading goals. The library’s annual book sale is held in August during Kenyon Rose Fest.

The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the library at 507-789-6821 or visit www. kenyon.lib.mn.us.

Kenyon Veterans Memorial: On the east end of Second Street at the intersection of Hwy. 56 and County Road 12 stands the Kenyon Veterans Memorial Park. Originally referred to as “Cannon Park” for the cannon it contains, the park has grown into a true memorial to veterans past and present. The park was officially dedicated in 2017 following the addition of three memorial walls of honor. The walls feature the name, rank, branch and time of service of the honored veterans. Plaques may still be added to the wall and forms are available at the park. Service and branch

flags fly over paved walkways, making for easy access. During Kenyon Rose Fest, the park hosts a Field of Flags along with a memorial program.

St Rose of Lima Historic Church: Located at 8778 County 11 Blvd, Kenyon, the historic limestone church of St. Rose of Lima sits in beautiful Cherry Grove Township. The church was built in 1978 by Irish immigrants and served the Catholic community until its last mass in 1961. In 2002, The Friends of St. Rose, Inc. began restoration efforts to preserve the church and its local heritage. St. Rose is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Several special events are offered at the church, including a Memorial Day Mass, the annual Ice Cream Social in August and and Candle Lighting Ceremony in December. For more information, see www.friendsofstrose.org.

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