Art: Theaters and Organizations

• John Hassler Theater "World-class professional theatre in a small rural Minnesota town? YOU BET!" (Plainview)
• Rochester Civic Theatre "a non-profit, voluntary community organization that educates and enriches the adults and young people of Rochester and southeastern Minnesota through production and performance of live theatre." (Rochester)
• Rochester Repertory Theater Company "Reflections of a changing world" presenting such sophisticated fare as the musical comedy/satire Urinetown (October 2005) (Rochester)

Festivals and Celebrations

• Austin Spam Jam (Austin)

Food and Drink: Breweries

• Mantorville Brewing Company tours by appointment only (Mantorville)

Food and Drink: Restaurants

• The Historic Anderson House B & B, Inn & Restaurant "gracious dining in the tradition of Pennsylvania Dutch Congeniality" (Wabasha)

Food and Drink: Wineries

• Cannon River Winery "a new addition to the heart of Historic Bluff Country" (Peterson)
• Falconer Vineyards and Winery growing Elmer Swenson grapes (Red Wing)
• Post Town Winery and Patton Family Vineyard in Post Town: "A small rural community of approximately 0 people" (Rochester)
• Scenic Valley Winery "Our wines are made from local fruits, berries and vegetables, which in season will fill the air with intriguing aromas of fermentation." (Lanesboro)

Movie Theaters

• Chateau Theaters (Rochester)
• Evergreen Cinema (Red Wing)

Sports and Recreation:
Golf

• The Jewel Golf Club designed by Hale Irwin, "a crowning achievement in the world of golf course communities" (A "crown jewel?") (Lake City)

Bed and Breakfast

• The Barteau House Bed and Breakfast an 1895 estate "lovingly restored to its original splendor" with central air conditioning (Zumbrota)
• Burr Oaks Bed and Breakfast "tucked into a hillside overlooking a secluded valley with twenty-two acres of serene, pastoral beauty" (Zumbro Falls)
• The Cady Hayes House B & B "set amidst towering white pine, maple, chestnut and hackberry trees … just blocks from historic downtown Lanesboro" (Lanesboro)
• Candlelight Inn "A Victorian Bed & Breakfast" (Red Wing)
• Carriage House Bed & Breakfast "In the Heart of Historic Winona, Minnesota … Free Wireless Internet in all Guest Rooms!" (Winona)
• The Crossing B & B "Located along the Root River trail, at the site of the 1877 Peterson Train Depot...." (Peterson)
• Eagles on the River "Family Vacation Time & romantic getaways" on the Mississippi (Wabasha)
• The Frog & Bear Bed and Breakfast "beautifully maintained, elegantly furnished and decorated with a touch of whimsy" (Lake City)
• Golden Lantern Inn "Built in 1932 by J.R. Sweasy, president of Red Wing Shoe Company…." (Red Wing)
• Wenneson Historic Inn "the beautiful original oak woodwork, pocket doors and floors have been refurbished and renovated" (Lanesboro)
• The Historic Anderson House B & B, Inn & Restaurant "a true step back into yesterday" (Wabasha)
• Hungry Point Inn "tucked away just inside the Dakota County line in Ravenna Township, just minutes from historic Red Wing" (Welch)
• Ice Haus Bed & Breakfast near Austin (Spamtown USA), "Free wireless high speed internet now available throughout the Inn" (Dexter)
• JailHouse Historic Inn "the Old Fillmore County Jail ... restored to its original Victorian splendor." (Dexter)
• Moondance Inn "in Red Wing, Minnesota's Historic District is a grand 1904 Victorian home that welcomes groups of up to 10 people including children." (Red Wing)
• Mrs B's Historic Lanesboro Inn in "the hidden town" (Lanesboro)
• Oakenwald Terrace "built in 1897 and proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places" (Chatfield)
• The Octagon House Bed & Breakfast "Pamper yourself in one of the spacious and quiet guestrooms…." (Red Wing)
• Quill and Quilt "all the great amenities of a fine hotel" and "the wamth and charm of a Bed and Breakfast" (Cannon Falls)
• Red Gables Inn "Our Mississippi River Victorian is just a short stroll to the shoreline of beautiful Lake Pepin and our 2 1/2 mile River Walk" (Lake City)
• Round Barn Farm Bed & Breakfast & Bread "old fashioned American and European ambience meet in a 3-story bracketed country manor farm home" (Red Wing)
• Stone Mill Suites "has ten themed suites and guest bedrooms reflecting local history" (Lanesboro)
• Wenneson Historic Inn an old hotel with up-to-date conveniences, but no radio, television, or smoking (Peterson)
• The William Strong House "quiet bliss, good food, and peaceful relaxation" near a Laura Ingalls Wilder site (Spring Valley)
• Windom Park Bed & Breakfast "An American Bed and Breakfast With an English Accent" (Winona)

Museums and Historical

• Spam Museum at Hormel's Official Spam Home Page (Austin)

Parks, Trails, Gardens and Zoos

• Forestville/Mystery Cave Mystery Cave is "one of the most outstanding karst features in the state." Forestville is a restored 1800s village (Preston)
• Niagara Cave "one of the most fascinating and unique geological attractions in the Midwest" ("Rated Top 10 in US!") (Harmony)

Vacation Rentals

• Eagles on the River "Family Vacation Time & romantic getaways" on the Mississippi (Wabasha)

Media: Magazines

• Simply Minnesota a quarterly magazine about southern Minnesota's "best day trips, home tours, craftspeople and more" (Rochester)

Medical

• St Mary's Hospital (Rochester)
• St Mary's Hospital (Rochester)
• St Mary's Hospital, a Mayo Clinic hospital (Rochester)

Colleges & Other Educational Institutions

• Mayo Graduate School (private college) (Rochester MN, Jacksonville FL, Scottsdale AZ)
• Mayo Medical School (private college) (Rochester MN, Jacksonville FL, Scottsdale AZ)
• Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical (Red Wing, Winona)
• St. Mary's University (private college) (Winona)
• Winona State University (Winona)

Towns and Cities

• Cannon Falls Beacon
• Rochester: a guide
• Rochester: the city's site