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MAYO CIVIC CENTER ayo Civic Center is outhern innesota s premier destination for local, regional, national and international conventions, entertainment, social and sporting opportunities. , mayociviccenter.com

ROCHESTER ART CENTER xhibitions of local, regional, and nationally acclaimed artists, as well as classes and workshops for children and adults. ree family days and book clubs. , rochesterartcenter.org

ROCHESTER CIVIC THEATER Rochester Civic heater is innesota s largest community theatre. isit website for theater season. , rochestercivictheatre.org

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RIVERSIDE CONCERTS own by the Riverside is an annual free outdoor summer concert series held n ayo ark un eves during uly ug. Riverside ive is a series of ticketed indoor concerts ept ay. , riversideconcerts.com

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AMISH TOURS of HARMONY ours of the largest mish colony in innesota are minutes southeast of Rochester in armony. isit the mish gift furniture store. ours are held year around, except undays. , amish tours.com

BARN QUILT TOURS,

CALDONIA, MN riving tours of almost sixty beautifully painted barn quilts which adorn agricultural buildings in this scenic area. us tours offered on selected dates. aps available on website. R , caledonia.com barn quilts

ASSISI HEIGHTS

ROCHESTER MN Call ahead at its atop one of the highest hills in lmsted County and resembles the asilica of t. rancis of ssisi in taly. ours are available on at p.m. at at p.m. or by appt.

ROLLINGSTONe LUXEMBOURG HERITAGE MUSEUM

Rollingston, MN ormer city hall with thousands of items from uxembourg immigrants. pen all year by appointment. ree admission by calling ahead.

NIAGARA CAVE,

HARMONY MN an for gemstones and fossils, play mini golf, en oy acres of picnic grounds. afe, lighted, one hour tour of one of the top rated caves in the . , niagaracave.com

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Plummer House Tours

une ugust oon pm elf uided very ednesday he lummer house includes many innovations that were quite novel for their time. he story home is over feet long with over , square feet total with , square feet of living space. isible from much of Rochester, the lummer ouse and its water tower mark the summit of a Rochester neighborhood nicknamed ill ill, so called because it typically houses many ayo doctors. lummer ane Rochester

MYSTERY CAVE, PRESTON MN talactites, stalagmites, owstone, fossils, and beautiful underground pools. cenic, educational and photographic tours available. , dnr.state.mn.us

HISTORY CENTER OF OLMSTED COUNTY istoric farmsteads, historic buildings, and the istory Center museum. istory Center museum houses the exhibit gallery, gift shop, ilson ibrary and the ickland rchives. , olmstedhistory.com he istory Center also operates seasonal tours of ayowood ansion. ayowood ansion Regular eason ublic our chedule pril ctober.

ROCHESTER HONKERS The Northwoods Baseball League is celebrating 25 seasons! Come meet Slider, the mascot, and enjoy game at Mayo Field. Special events like fireworks and the ason ar giveaway. The Honkers play 34 home games. 507-289-1170, northwoodsleague.com/rochester-honkers a

NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER,

WABASHA MN Climb in an eagle’s nest or test your strength against an eagle’s, learn how eagles soar and view wild eagles on the river. Open daily, live eagle programs. 651-565-4989, nationaleaglecenter.org

ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY 101 2nd St. SE 507-328-2300 Nationally-recognized Rochester Public Library is conveniently located to serve community members who travel by car, bus, or bike. The library is also home to the busiest Bookmobile in the state of Minnesota (based on circulation). With hundreds of free activities for residents and visitors, and a robust collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, the library has something for everyone!

FOUR DAUGHTERS WINERY, SPRING VALLEY MN Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery is a fully operational winery, cidery, restaurant and event center. Their sprawling estate includes a tasting room and large production areas, as well as a 6 acre vineyard on the property. 507-346-7300, fourdaughtersvineyard.com

lark toys, kellogg This toy store was voted the best in Minnesota and one of the top 10 toy stores in the world. It offers toys that stimulate imaginations and leave room for kids to create from their minds and hearts. LARK makes their own fudge in-house and boast an amazing antique toy museum. The solid wood hand-carved LARK Carousel is a work of art that people of all ages can view and ride, and the 18-hole mini golf course with waterfalls and a play-through cave is fun for all. 507-767-3387, larktoys.com, 63604 170th Ave.

rad zoo, owatonna The RAD Zoo is one of the largest displays of reptiles and amphibians in the world, with more than 150 different kinds of snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, and amphibians, all on display. 507-455-1465, 3297 Country Rd. 45N, Don’t Age Alone... TheRadZoo.com

125 LIVe, ROCHESTER

The RAD Zoo is one of the largest displays of reptiles and amphibians in the 125 Elton Hills Dr. NW world, with more than 150 different kinds of snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, and amphibians, all on display. Zoo co-owner and director Jamie Adam Pastika has run the business 507-287-1404, 125livemn.org with his wife, Melissa Gail Pastika, and their staff for eight years. "We cater o families looking for a fun, educational experience for their kids. We make · a point that everyone who visits our zoo has an opportunity to pet at least one animal, typically an alligator or a large boa or python," said Jamie. Spend your day with us!Daily shows give guests a chance to learn more about the animals, and pet a few of them at shows end. During weekend feeding times, guests can watch many of the snakes and crocodiles dining. Grab a coffee before joining The Pastikas are constantly working on new exhibits. This summer they hope to have sailfin dragons as well as a tank of South American river turtles. your friend for a late morning Pastika said that there are many satisfying aspects of being a zookeeper, like taking care of the animals by trying to build them homes similar to what they would experience in the wild. He enjoys watching excited kids interact card game. Hit up the gym to try directly with the animals. "Our goal at the Zoo is to try to instill a greater appreciation for wildlife and wild places among our children so that they will grow up to help something new with one of our preserve them." 3297 COUNTRY RD. 45N, OWATONNA I THERADZOO.COM over fitness classes offered each week, or relax in the warm water pool. Stick around to shoot some pool in our billiards lounge, or embrace your creativity with an afternoon art class.

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If you are breathing, you are aging. At 125 LIVE in Rochester, the goal is to make sure no one from 18 years and up ages in a silo. Every adult can benefit from exercise and fitness programs to social clubs, games and programs in arts. “At 125 LIVE, we offer something for every dimension of wellness for active adults,” says Operations Director Ken Baerg. “We want someone in their 20s to prepare and be healthy in their 40s. We want someone in their 40s to grow and be ready for the 60s. We want those in their 70s and 80s to be fit physically, mentally and spiritually.”

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COVERED BRIDGE PARK, ZUMBROTA, MN his is the site of innesota s only authentic covered bridge, which spans the umbro River and leads to a public walking trail. ome to id s ingdom, one of the region s largest play areas.

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FOSTER AREND PARK, ROCHESTER MN ast River Rd . andy beach, swimming, fishing picnic grounds with shelter.

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OXBOW PARK & ZOLLMAN ZOO, BYRON MN he zoo is anchored in the middle of the acre park, and it showcases circa different innesota native species, including all animal classes fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. xbow offers educational programs about innesota wildlife. oo and nature center tours, hiking trails, and picnic facilities. pen all year. , co.olmsted.mn.us

QUARRY HILL NATURE

CENTER, ROCHESTER MN esignated as a ark and rail of Regional ignificance by the reater innesota arks and rails Commission, uarry ill ark is a historic and natural treasure at the heart of the community. iking trails, biking trails, a pond, restored oak savanna, limestone fossil quarry and historic sandstone caves shape the park s acres. , qhnc.org

ROCHESTER PARK & RECREATION

DEPARTMENT, ROCHESTER MN wimming at outdoor pools and one lake. olf courses, miles of trails for bicycling, hiking, ogging, and other recreational activities. , rochestermn.gov departments parks and recreation