Preston Tourism Guide 2015

2015 Minnesota’s Trout Capital

www.prestonmntourism.com

2 www.prestonmntourism.com

Guide ContentsWelcome to Preston……………………………………………………3Upcoming Events……………...……………………………....….…4-5Worship in Preston..........................................................................5Area Attractions………………..……………………………......…6-10Trails…………………………….……………………...........................11Fishing & Wildlife……………….……………………………..…..12-13Festivals…………………………………………………………...........14Community Organizations..........................................................15Shopping & Gifts…………....……...………………………….....16-17Bike Trail & River Map of Preston…...………………………….18-19Map of Preston…………………………………………………….20-21Dining & Spirits.........................................................................22-24Camping & Lodging……………………………………………...24-29Services……………………………………………………............30-34Business Directory………………………………………………...35-39

Preston Area TourismPO Box 657Preston, MN 55965507-765-2100888-845-2100

Moving to the Trout Capital?

Thinking about relocating to Preston? Live and do business in the Trout Capital!

Contact the Preston eConomiC DeveloPment Authority for housing incentives, Business incentives, Grants, loans

and site selection for small or large businesses.

Incubator business space available with lower overhead costs!

Contact Cathy Enerson at 507-765-2153or [email protected] for details.

Get Hooked On Preston 3

Consider this your personal invitation to visit Preston, Minnesota, located along the Root River in scenic Historic Bluff Country!

Preston, also known as “Minnesota’s Trout Capital”, is a welcoming family-fun destination offering visitors a variety of entertaining, educational, and recreational activities to choose from: Fish blue ribbon cold water streams, bike, hike, or ski two state trails, visit the National Trout Center, take a cave tour, experience an Amish tour, canoe or tube down the Root River, tour Historic Forestville, visit Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, snowmobile miles of groomed trails or visit the State Veterans Cemetery.

Preston offers shopping, fine dining, unique overnight accommodations and camping facilities. Reach us via the Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway or fly into the Fillmore County Airport to start your Preston adventure experience. Now’s the time to “Get Hooked on Preston”! Start planning your Preston visit today!

Preston’s History & HeritagePreston was founded by John Kaercher in 1853. The location was desirable, as the Root River afforded opportunities for Kaercher to establish his flour mills along the river. The area offered abundant supplies of timber, water power, stonework and railway service. Preston is named after the town’s first postmaster, Luther Preston, a good friend and employee of Mr. Kaercher.

Located in the “Driftless Area” of the state, the Preston area was untouched by glaciers and is now a mecca of karst geology, hardwood forests, abundant wildlife, and numerous springs, brooks and streams.

WelCome to Preston

John Kaercher

Saint Paul Street 1865 - Preston

Fun History FactPreston has served as the Fillmore County seat since 1856!

uPCominG events


January 2015 1 Hangover Tourney at B&B Bowl 3 National Trout Center’s Open House 10am-2pm 17 Preston’s Candlelight Ski & Chili Cook-Off Contest 21 Preston Area Chamber Of Commerce Annual MeetingFebruary 10 ECFE Father/Daughter Dance 21&28 15th Annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament 27 ECFE Early Childhood Screening at Christ Lutheran Church March 7 15th Annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament 13 National Trout Center’s Fly Tying Class from 5-7pm 23 Preston Area Community Foundation Dinner 28 Easter Egg Hunt (Sponsored by ECFE/Lions/Preston Chamber) April 10 United Methodist Cod Fish Supper 12 Mystery Cave Opens for the Season 12-18 Week of the Young Child 18 MN Trout Fishing Opener, Statewide 18 National Trout Center Opens 26 Adult/Youth 9 Pin Bowling Tournament 25 Preston Pride Clean Up DayMay Fridays Preston Farmers Market 5 ECFE Mother-Son Training Camp 15-16 Citywide Garage Sales 15-17 Preston Trout Days Celebration 16 Servicemen’s Club Chicken BBQ Dinner 17 Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament 23 Historic Forestville, They Built This Town. 10:30am-12:30pm June Fridays Preston Farmers Market 6 Historic Forestville, Bread Making Day. 10am-12:30pm 11 Preston’s Family Fun Night 13&27 Historic Forestville, Butter Making Day. 10am-4pm 20 Historic Forestville, Bread Making Day. 10am-12:30pm July Fridays Preston Farmers Market 7/4-10/4 MN Historical Society Traveling Exhibit “Coming of Age: The 1968 Generation” July4-Oct4 at Fillmore County History Center, Fountain, MN 4 Historic Forestville, 1899 Independence Day at Forestville. Noon-4pm 9 Preston’s Family Fun Night 17-19 Little League Tournament 19 Fillmore County Pork Producers Fly-In Drive-In Breakfast 21-25 Fillmore County Fair 25-26 10th Annual Men’s Fast Pitch Tournament 7/31-8/2 Border League Youth Fast Pitch Tournament August Fridays Preston Farmers Market 7/4-10/4 MN Historical Society Traveling Exhibit “Coming of Age: The 1968 Generation” July4-Oct4 at Fillmore County History Center, Fountain, MN 7/31-8/2 Border League Youth Fast Pitch Tournament 13 Preston’s Family Fun Night 15&22 Historic Forestville, Pickling, Drying and Sugaring Day. 10am-4pm September Fridays Preston Farmers Market


uPCominG events

Events subject to changev

7/4-10/4 MN Historical Society Traveling Exhibit “Coming of Age: The 1968 Generation” July4-Oct4 at Fillmore County History Center, Fountain, MN 5 5th Historic Forestville, By the Light of the Lantern. 6:30pm-8:30pm 10-30 “Scarecrows Come To Town” Sponsored by Preston Area Chamber of Commerce 12-13 Bluff Country Tractor Ride Sponsored By Preston Historical Society 18-19 Citywide Garage Sales 19 Fireman’s Dance, Sportsman’s Raffle 19 Kid’s Health & Safety Day October Fridays Preston Farmers Market 7/4-10/4 MN Historical Society Traveling Exhibit “Coming of Age: The 1968 Generation” July4-Oct4 at Fillmore County History Center, Fountain, MN 10 Historic Forestville, Apple Cider Pressing Day. 11am-4pm 11 St. Columban Catholic Church, Fall Dinner & Raffle 17 Historic Forestville, Apple Butter Making Day. 11am-4pm 24 Pumpkin Fest & Fall Expo November 12 Give to the Max Day 26 Fillmore County Turkey Day Run 28 Small Business SaturdayDecember 1 Community Food Drive & Holiday Lighting Contest 5 Breakfast with Santa (Sponsored by ECFE/Lions/Preston Chamber) 5 Christ Lutheran Norwegian Buffet & Gift Shoppe 25 Community Christmas Day DinnerJanuary 2016 15 Preston’s Candlelight Ski & Chili Cook Off Contest

WorshiP in Preston

Christ LutheranSunday Worship - 9:00 am

509 Kansas St. NW(507) 765-2161

Preston United MethodistSunday Worship - 10:00 am

212 St. Anthony St. N(507) 765-2503

First BaptistSunday Worship - 10:30 am

108 Chatfield Ave. NW(507) 765-4960

St. Columban CatholicWinter Months - 9:30 am

Summer Months (after Memorial Day) - 8:30 am408 Preston St. NW

(507) 765-3886

• • • call for times • • •


Fillmore County AirportThe Fillmore County Airport includes a 4,000 by 75 foot paved runway. The Airport provides a convenient and valuable transportation link for the local communities by allowing businesses and individuals to use general aviation instead of dealing with the airline hub system. The airport has a suitable fuel system that is available for use 24/7 and is installed with a credit card reader. The Fillmore County Airport also has a courtesy car.

State Veterans CemeteryThe Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery just opened this year in Spring of 2015. Today the cemetery is operated by the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and will be a beautiful,

monumental, final resting place for many veterans and their eligible family members.

The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery follows the same eligibility requirements as the National Cemetery Administration. If a veteran is eligible to be buried in a national cemetery, he/she is also eligible to be buried in the

Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. To be eligible for burial, a veteran must have received an other than dishonorable discharge from active military service. Members of the National Guard and Reservists who have served at least 20 years are also eligible for burial. The spouse and dependent children of an eligible veteran are also eligible for burial.

AreA AttrACtions

Southeastern Minnesota Veterans Cemetery, Fillmore County, City of Preston

Visit the Fillmore County Airport

Largest Chimney Swift Bird Population in MinnesotaAudubon Minnesota recognized Preston as having the largest and most active Chimney Swift population in the state. Swifts feed exclusively on flying insects, like mosquitoes, which is “good news” for bikers and campers in Preston.

Gather nightly at dusk at the Trailhead parking lot April through August to watch these amazing birds dive by the hundreds into their nighttime roosting spot, a masonry chimney attached to the Trailhead Inn and Suites.

Chimney Swift Birds

Historic Bluff Country National Scenic BywayAs you drive into Preston, you will be treated to one of the most beautiful panoramas in all of southeast Minnesota. Preston is one of several scenic river towns along this 88-mile route. Enjoy quaint country charm and breathtaking scenery as you pass impressive limestone bluffs, acres of hardwood forest, and numerous rivers and streams which delight fishermen, birdwatchers, photographers, and motorcyclists alike.

Amish Communities & Guided Amish ToursStep back in time as you learn about the Amish way of life on a guided Amish tour. Experience Amish culture firsthand and see how they live, work, and play. Opportunities available on tour to purchase Amish baked goods and handcrafted items. Tours are fun and educational for all ages.

The Amish communities near Preston are frequent users of Hwy 52. Most of the Amish farmsteads are located off the highway on county roads. Drive carefully as you pass their horse and buggy vehicles which remind us of a bygone era.

Amish families first began to settle in Minnesota in the late 1800’s. Today the Preston, Harmony, and Canton area of Fillmore County is home to Minnesota’s largest Amish settlement, with 7 church districts and approximately 1,000 people.

A second Fillmore County settlement is found at Granger, 14 miles south of Preston. The Granger Amish community with 3 church districts actually spills over the state line into Iowa and is recognized as the second largest Amish settlement in Minnesota.


AreA AttrACtions

Amish Buggy

Tour the Old Order Amish at Their Farms

Tours Daily April - October 10am & 1:30pmNo Sundays or Religious Holidays

Saturdays only in November

ReseRvations at: stone Mill Hotel & suites

102 Beacon st. e., Lanesboro, Mn(507) 467-3070

[email protected] www.bluffscape.com


AreA AttrACtions

R&M AMISH TOURSR&M AMISH TOURSS.E. Minnesota’s Oldest & Lanesboro’s Original Amish Tour Company

Daily Tours: Monday-Saturday 10am, 1pm. Seasonal 4pmLanesboro, MN • www.rmamish.com

Featuring quilts, furniture, small wood products, kitchen cabinets, baked goods and much more...

Experience first-hand the interesting history of the Amish Community!

507-467-2128

Fillmore County History Center202 Cty. Road 8 & Hwy. 52 • Fountain, MN

507.268.4449 • [email protected]://fillmorecountyhistory.wordpress.com/

Open Tuesday thru SaturdayDon't miss our Minnesota Historical Society

Traveling Exhibit July 4-Oct 4, 2015!"Coming of Age: the 1968 Generation"

Forestville/Mystery Cave State ParkTake a naturalist led tour of Mystery Cave, the longest cave in Minnesota, featuring stalactites, stalagmites and underground pools. The State Park offers blue ribbon trout fishing streams, camping, horseback riding trails, horse camping facilities, cross country skiing and snowmobile trails.

Mystery Cave


AreA AttrACtions

PVG

Expert advice on product options, attraction techniques, and habitat design!

Experience the serenity of our rural setting.Enjoy colorful songbirds feasting at busy feeders.Avian Acres is well-known for the freshest seed like our best selling Bob’s Mix...blended for all your seed-eating birds.

Over 20 Years in business!

Seed • Suet Feeders • Houses

Baths • Books Gifts and More!

2 Miles from Downtown LanesboroFollow Signs on Cty Rd 8

Valued up to$13.95

*Limit 1 use per household. Not good with some other offers Other limitations may apply.

Open Tue.-Sat. 9-6 & Select Mondays

Year Round!

507.467.2996www.avianacres.com [email protected]

*FREE Bird Feederwith purchase of 4 lbs. or more of bird feed!

Use this coupon to receive a

Milwaukee ElevatorThis original 1902 Milwaukee Elevator Co. grain building is also home to a restored 1939 Milwaukee Rail Road boxcar and 1951

caboose. Future improvements include on-going reconstruction of former elevator buildings enabling the site to become a grain elevator and transportation interpretive center, highlighting grain handling and rural agricultural practices used over the years. Located next to the Trailhead.

The Root RiverThe Root River runs right through Preston and offers many activities in and around the river. Bring or rent a canoe or tube and float the river to the edge of town at Hwy 52, to The Old Barn Resort and even Lanesboro. Fish, swim and play in the river, or enjoy a walk or bike ride on the Root River Trail that goes along the river.

Historic Forestville: Life in the Late 1800’sGo back in time as costumed guides go about their daily business at Historic Forestville, a 19th century pioneer village. Visit the general store with original 19th century merchandise. Tour the homestead and farm buildings which feature original artifacts. You can even lend a hand with daily chores of the era like baking bread, tending the garden, and cutting wood.

Milwaukee Elevator


AreA AttrACtions

‘Criat’ing fleece for all!

Rockie Top AcResRockie Top AcRes

12738 counTy 2 spRing VAlley, Mn 55975507-261-9894 • 507-226-4402

www.RockieTopAcRes.coM

eVeRyThing AlpAcA & MoRe

Rockie Top Acres is a family run farm with both Huacaya and Suri alpacas offering:

• Farm store • Large or small group tours • Birthday parties • Individual tours • Open 7 days a week (please call ahead)

• Boarding, breeding and animal sales

The merchandise in our store includes: Yarn, socks, hats, gloves, scarves and a whole lot more! Plus eggs from free range, non-gmo fed chickens. To experience the wonderful and exciting things alpacas have to offer, please contact us anytime!!

trAils

Fun Trail FactTwo state bike trails run through the heart of Preston, offering 60 miles of paved trails for your enjoyment!

Root River State Bike TrailThe Root River Trail system attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts each season.

Discover the dramatic river-carved limestone bluffs of southeastern Minnesota on this paved, 42 mile trail. Constructed on an abandoned railroad, the trail follows the path of the Root River. Riding the trail you may see people canoeing, kayaking, or tubing on the river. Bike and water craft outfitters are located in nearby Lanesboro. www.rootrivertrail.org

Preston Walking Tour Enjoy a leisurely downtown stroll to view and appreciate Preston’s historical architecture. Walking maps available at the Preston Tourism Center or download at: www.prestonmntourism.com

Harmony-Preston Valley State Bike TrailRide over rolling hills and through scenic valleys on this 18 mile multiple use trail between Preston and Harmony. The trail follows the South Branch of the Root River, passing through a variety of wooded areas and farmland. A new 1-mile extension of the trail has been added west of Preston heading towards Forestville State Park.

Wildlife is abundant along both trails and sightings of bald eagles, wild turkey, deer, hawks, and turkey vultures are common. The Root River State Trail and the Harmony - Preston Valley State Trail connect near Isinours Forest Junction. During the summer months the trails are used for biking, hiking, and in-line skating. The trails are also groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. Trail maps are available at the Preston Tourism Center or print one online: www.rootrivertrail.org

Biking Group in Preston

Bikers Enjoying the Trails


Root River Fish & Wildlife

Since Preston has some of the finest trout streams in the state, it was branded in 2011 by state officials as “Minnesota’s Trout Capital”.

Birdwatchers will be pleased to know that the Root River supports over 40 species of birds, including bald eagles. Hunters love the wooded hilly region as the wooded shores and farmland harbor other large and small animal game such as white tail deer, wild turkey, pheasants, fox, and coyotes.

FishinG & WildliFe

Root River

Fun Fishing FactThere are 30 separate coldwater streams

within a 20-mile radius of Preston!

The Root River offers exceptional trout fishing and has been featured on Northland Adventures and ESPN - TV, and was named by Midwest Outdoor Life Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Trout Waters in the Midwest”.

Fly Shop now open Check the web site

www.minnesotaflyfishing.com for seasonal hours.

208 St. Paul Street SW • Preston

Minnesota's Trout Capital on the South Branch of

The Root River!

Call or email Mel to book guided trips for 2015

[email protected] or call 507-327-4276

Guided Trips-Flies For Area Streams-Gear-Tackle Local Info-Fly Fishing Lessons-Wader Repair.

www.minnesotaflyfishing.com


National Trout CenterThe National Trout Center (NTC) provides hands-on activities to engage the public in awareness of the environment and cold-water fishery resources of the driftless region and the arts and crafts related to trout fishing. Students and groups meet at field sites or the NTC where experienced instructors will lead activities of various durations. The NTC also offers seminars, lectures, and workshops on-site at the NTC or prearranged on location at schools, community centers, or other public meeting sites. www.nationaltroutcenter.org

Preston’s 9 – Hole Fishing CourseReady to engage in a new angling experience? Here it is – Preston’s 9 – Hole Fishing Course. Each hole along the in-town 0.8 mile stretch of the Root River presents anglers with a different angling challenge. The course also gives anglers a crash course in stream ecology and trout habitat environment. Each hole, individually marked, is 30 to 100 yards long and located on land that anglers have public access to.

It’s like playing golf, but then again it’s not. You record your results: species, size, and number of fish caught. Anglers can pick up a map and scorecard at the National Trout Center located in downtown Preston. Anglers are encouraged to later report their results back to the Center and share their experiences with NTC staff. All ages and skill levels are welcome to use the course.

120 St. Anthony Street S. • Preston, MN • 507-867-8801 www.nationaltroutcenter.org

Visit website for hours of operation & event schedule

Exhibits - Classes - WorkshopsTry out Preston’s 9-Hole

Fishing Course

FishinG & WildliFe


FestivAlsPreston Trout DaysHeld annually the 3rd weekend in May. Adult and Kid’s Fishing Contests, Car Show, Grand Parade, Family Fun Activities, Tractor Pull, Street Dance, Golf Tournament, and More. www.troutdays.com

Family Fun NightGather around the Courtyard Square in downtown Preston for a pleasant evening filled with family fun activities, live music, good food, and shopping. Held the second Thursday evening in June, July, and August from 5-8 pm. Each date has a different theme.

Pumpkin Fest/Fall ExpoA community event held the last Saturday before Halloween in October. Kids will enjoy craft projects, a costume contest, wagon rides and more. Several area business vendors also display and sell their products and promote their services.

Taste of the TrailPreston is one of nine communities that participates in this annual biking event along the state trail. Entertainment and the sampling of local foods are all part of the fun as you bike from one community to the next. Held three separate Saturdays in September. Visit www.rootrivertrail.org for more info.

Candlelight Ski & Chili Cook OffJanuary is the time to enjoy Preston’s annual Candlelight Ski & Chili Cook-Off event! Candlelight skiers can enjoy skiing in the moonlight along the luminated 1 ½ mile “out & back” course on the Harmony-Preston Valley Trail. Warm up afterwards near the bonfire. Located at the TrailHead.

Fillmore County Fair: July 21-25, 2015The Fillmore County Fair is held annually in July at the fair grounds located in Preston. Some fair highlights include 4-H and open class exhibits, midway carnival, rodeo, demolition derby, and other grandstand events. www.fillmorecountyfair.com

Fillmore County Fair

Trout Days Car Show

Annual Bike Event



CommunitY orGAniZAtionsPreston Area Chamber of Commerce: The purpose of the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce is to help the local businesses & immediate surrounding environs so that its citizens and business community shall prosper. In 2014, the Chamber began the “Preston Pride” beautification campaign. Check out our website for more information. www.prestonmnchamber.comPreston Area Community Foundation: The Preston Area Community

Foundation’s mission is to serve the greater Preston area by supporting programs and projects that improve the quality of life and build a stronger community. www.prestonareacommunityfoundation.org

Preston Area Arts Council: The Preston Arts Council is a small arts group making a difference. They support community programs, school arts and music programs, and scholarships for high school students. Preston Lions Club: A Community Service Organization with a primary focus

on the needs of the community but also on a District, Multiple District, and International level...We assist/support service needs within our local community, raise funds to support local activities, and raise funds for the larger more global International community as needs come forward. Our motto is simply ‘We Serve’.

Preston Historical Society: The Preston Historical Society is an organization that keeps history a focal point of Preston. They have restored the Milwaukee Elevator, Boxcar & Caboose located at the Trailhead, the O’Hara Schoolhouse located at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds, and many other projects throughout

town. www.prestonmnhistory.com Economic Development Authority: The City of Preston Economic Development Authority is committed to the growth and expansion of area businesses, jobs, and the community of Preston. Contact the EDA office for loans/grants, business development, and site selection. Located in City Hall. National Trout Center: Located in Preston. Provides exhibits, research, and

experiential programs focused on trout biology and behavior, trout habitat and cold-water stream habitat and resources. Our home in the Root River Valley provides an anchor for on-site activities in the science of aquatic ecology, angling experience, fishery management, and a window into stream habitats characteristic of trout streams in the region. www.nationaltroutcenter.org

www.prestonmnchamber.com

shoPPinG & GiFts


www.hoffmannstables.com

23283 US 52 Preston, Minnesota 55965

One Mile North of Preston on Hwy 52

507-765-2250

Business HoursMonday – Saturday

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.OpEN Extended Hours

iN DEcEmbErMonday – Sunday

Tack Shop

shoPPinG & GiFts


Fresh Baked Goodsspring: Garden seed, Bedding Plants, hanging Baskets, and Potted Plants. We Plant Cemetery Urns Fall: apples, Fall Mums, New Potatoes, Pumpkins, Fresh squash, Gourds, apple Cider and special order Piesholidays: Christmas Trees, Wreaths, roping and Piesalso: Jams, Jellies, honey, Maple syrup, Popcorn, and Watkins Products

hwy 52, Preston, MN • 507- 765-4486 • www.prestonappleberryfarm.com

Open Daily 9:00am-6:00pm

PrestonApple & Berry FarmsTraWBerries availaBle iN JUNe

PiCk yoUr PUMPkiN • Fall WaGoN rides

JuliaClaireRepeat Boutique

Better Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Clothing

Unique Home Accessories, Books & Artisan Ware

JuliaClaireRepeat Boutique



144 Main St. • Preston, MN507-765-2399JuliaClaireRepeat BoutiqueBetter Women’s, Men’s and

Children’s Clothing

Unique Home Accessories,

Books & Artisan Ware

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:30-5:00Thursday: 11:00-7:00Saturday: 10:00-4:00

Hours: JuliaClaireRepeat Boutique



10% oFF your enTire purchaSe WiTh ThiS ad.

Preston Farmers MarketPurchase fresh and healthy home grown garden produce, bakery items, and handmade crafts from several area vendors, including local Amish vendors. Preston Trailhead location. Open Fridays 11-5, May – October. Preston Farmer’s Market

Parsleys

Pilot Mound Campsites

Moens Bridge

Whispering Pines

Power Plant Campsites

Watercraft Campsite

Carry-In Canoe Access

Canoe Launch

OFillmore Central Elementary School

City ParkY

b

Milwaukee Elevator

Public Rest Rooms

Fillmore County Fairgrounds

Preston Tourism Center

National Trout Center

Scenic Overlook

Preston Public Library

Preston Public Swimming Pool

Fillmore County Airport

State Veterans Cemetery

Special Points of Interest

mAP oF Preston

Need Directions to Preston?

Services

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

4

7

9f

1

5

3

4

5

2

f

7

9

ff

f

US 52

1

2

3

410

11

13

Branding Iron

1

6

2

3

45

6

7

8

91011

12

13

14

15

16

17

f

f

14

City Hall

Laundromat

Fillmore CountyCourthouse

John Deere

Mercantile on Main

Urban Artifacts

Root River Hardware/NAPA

Preston Service Plus

Serenity Within

Family Dollar

The Club

The Driftless Fly Fishing Company

Wild Country Gun Shop

Curt’s Sports Shop

Preston Apple & Berry Farm

POET

Bluff Country Manufacturing

McCabe Repairs

Gehling Implement & Auction Company

12

3

5

6

7 8

9

10

11

12

13

14

16

17

18

19

18

b

PublicPool

Preston Ball Fields

City ParkY

b

b

Food, Lodging and Camping

B&B Olympic Bowl

Branding Iron

Casey’s General Store

Country Trail Inn & Suites

Crestwood Country Cabin

Jailhouse Historic Inn

Maple Springs Campground

Old Barn Resort and Rivers’ Bend Golf

Preston BP and Gas Station

Preston Foods

Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe

Trailhead Inn & Suites

Valleyview Campground

Preston Golf &Country Club

Hidden Valley Campground

mAP oF Preston

2 3

8

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

5

6

© Explore Minnesota Tourism Milwaukee Elevator

1

1

f

8

Trailhead Inn & Suites

3

14

11

12

Christ Lutheran Church509 Kansas St NW

(507) 765-2161

First Baptist Church of Preston

108 Chatfield Ave NW (507) 765-4960

Preston United Methodist Church

212 Saint Anthony St N (507) 765-2503

St. Columban Catholic Church

408 Preston St NW (507) 765-3886

Worship in Preston

1

2

3

4

f

10

f4

15

19

1515 f


dininG & sPirits

507-467-2512 or 800-552-2512

www.BarnResort.com

Established 1990 • Located between Preston & Lanesboro • Off of Co. Road 17

The place to gather!

• Restaurant, Bar & Catering• Lunch & Dinner Daily• April-November• Banquets up to 250 people• Golf, Camping, Hostel

B&B Olympic BOwlHighway 52, Preston, MN

507-765-2522Restaurant & Bowling Alley

The Place To Be!

Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerCoffee • Drinks

Open 7 Days a week at 5am

Voted Bluff Country “Best BReAkfAst”

Visit our webpage at:www.bandbbowlandrestaurant.com

We have homemade daily lunch specials

Family Restaurant Bar & Bowling Alley


dininG & sPirits dininG & sPirits

Hwy 52 & 16Preston, Minnesota

507-765-3388

www.brandingironmn.com

Open for Lunch • Special of the Day • Daily Sandwich Specials

PLenty fOr $25Monday - Closed tuesday - ribeye Wednesday - Cod thursday - BBQ ribs friday - Walleye or new york StripSaturday - Prime rib Sunday - noon Special, Walleye or new york Strip

SPeCiaLSavailable tuesdays, thursdays

& Sundays from 4-Close

Choose 1 appetizer Or 2 Beverages anD Choose 2 entrees

includes choice of potato, bread basket, and a trip to the salad bar.

all for $25!all food available in lounge

The Sweet Stop and Sandwich ShoppeThe best little sub shop you’ve never heard of!

110 St. Anthony St. South • Downtown Preston • www.sweetstop. net

507-765-9956

Subs, Soups & so much more!

Free wireless Internet available!

Cakes for Birthdays,

Anniversaries, Graduations,

Holidays or no holiday at all!


CAmPinG & lodGinG


12-room inn private baths

Freshly preparedfull breakfasts

3 blocks from the “Root River Bike Trail.”

Featured on “Good Morning America,” the “Today Show”

and in “USA Today.”

507.765.2181 • 109 Houston Street NW • Preston, MN 55965www.jailhouseinn.com

“Best in Bluff Country”

dininG & sPirits

Menu FeaturesLocaL seasonaL InGreDIents

Beer anD WIne aVaILaBLe

oPen eVenInGs aPrIL-DeceMBer

reserVatIons recoMMenDeD

cHeF DaVID HarrIson507-467-3381

Located next to the Commonweal Theatre210 Parkway Ave N Lanesboro, MN 55949 • www.intermissionoflanesboro.com

“Casual fine dining in the theatre distriCt!”

Find us on Facebook


CAmPinG & lodGinG


Camp under the stars, overnight in a cozy cabin, lodge near the trail, or stay at a historic B&B. Preston offers a wide range of lodging suitable for every need. Contact the Preston Visitor Center or the following listings for more information. 888-845-2100 or 507-765-2100 • www.prestonmntourism.com

Your Inn When You’re Out!The Cottage House Inn 209 Parkway Avenue North Lanesboro, MN 507-467-2577

www.cottagehouseinn.com

Crestwood Country Cabin

Sleeps 12-14 • 507-765-4517 www.crestwoodcountrycabin.vpweb.com

Valleyview Campground23750 US 52 • 507-765-2227

www.valleyviewcampground.net

Crestwood Country Cabin27315 230th St., Preston, MN • 1/2 Mile West of Preston, off US Hwy 52

www.crestwoodcountrycabin.vpweb.com507.765.4517 • 507.261.9335 • 507.254.1053

GeocachingGeocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt that combines hiking and high-tech. Explorers use sophisticated—but easy to use—global positioning system (GPS) devices to search for hidden treasure caches. Visit www.geocaching.com to locate a cache near Preston, Minnesota.

dininG & sPirits

Get Hooked On Preston 2526 www.prestonmntourism.com

CAmPinG & lodGinG

Make your camping reservation today!

507-467-2512 or 800-552-2512 www.BarnResort.com


The place to camp!

• 276 Site Campground • 38 Bed Hostel/Bunkhouse • 18 Hole Golf Course • Restaurant & Bar • Pool, Bike Trails, River

Located just three miles east of Lanesboro, Minnesota, Eagle Cliff offers something for everyone. Cyclists, water enthusiasts and fishermen will enjoy the natural beauty of the area, the Root River, and the 60-mile paved trail.

35455 State Highway 16Lanesboro, MN 55949

507-467-2598

We rent Kayaks, Canoes and Tubes! You do not have to

be staying with us to use our rentals.

CAmPinG & lodGinG


Country Trails Inn & Suites40 rooms/suites,

indoor pool and spa,continental breakfast served

daily, conference spa available.

507-765-2533 • 888-378-2896www.countrytrai ls inn.com

West of Forestville State Park

on beautiful Forestville

Creek

Owners: John & Doris Palmer

Maple SpringsCampground, Inc.& Country Store

21606 County 118, Preston, MN 55965

Reservations: 507-352-2056 • www.maplespringscampground.com

Come and enjoy quiet times with your family and friends on Beautiful Forestville Creek on a Large Level Campsite with 30/50 Amp Elec & Water/Sewer or Primitive Tent Sites • Picnic Tables • Fire Rings • Free WiFi • Convenience Store has Fishing Tackle • Bait • RV Supplies • Snacks • Amish Jams, etc. • Wood • Ice • Groceries and more to fulfill your camping needs.

"Introduce Your Family to the Great Outdoors" at our family friendly campground. Life is Good at Beautiful Maple Springs Campground.

507-467-3722 202 Parkway Ave S., LanesboroCamping is available on a first-come,

first-served basis to the outdoor enthusiasts in the City of Lanesboro

and surrounding areas along the beautiful Root River and Bike Trail.

Sylvan Park & Riverview Campground


CAmPinG & lodGinG


www.annavbb.com s (507) 467-2686

507 Fillmore Ave. S., Lanesboro, Minnesota

[email protected]

AnnA V’s B & B!

RelAx, RefResh & Renew!Anna V’s Bed & Breakfast, nestled in a quiet Lanesboro neighborhood just

blocks from downtown and the Root River Bike Trail, offers relaxed, comfortable elegance, and a friendly atmosphere in a beautiful 1908 Queen Anne Victorian home. Welcoming, uncomplicated, exceptional service—


CAmPinG & lodGinG

TrailHead Inn and SuitesLocated directly on the Root River State Bike Trail

24 Spacious Rooms

- Suites - Doubles - Singles - Complimentary Breakfast- New Hot Tub / Sauna Room - Conference Room

2 New CabinsAll New Honeymoon Suite!

For Information or Reservations (507)765-2460 www.trailhead-inn.com

507-765-3823 • 507-867-1605www.fmcommunity.com


serviCes#GetHookedOnPreston

#PrestonPride#OnlyInMN

105 Fillmore Street W.Preston, Mn 55965

507-765-2465www.myprestonfoods.com

serviCes



• 18 Hole Golf Course• Restaurant & Bar• Open Golf & Tournaments• 276 Site Campground• Pool, Bike Trails, River, Hostel

18 Hole Golf CourseCart Rentals Available507-467-2512 or 800-552-2512

www.BarnResort.com

The place to golf!

serviCes


Preston Liquor, LLc811 Hwy. 52 nortH,

Preston, Mn PH.507-765-2565

serviCes


212 St. Anthony Street S. • Preston, MN • 507-765-2117

www.RootRiverVetCenter.comEmbracing Acupuncture, Chiropractic

and Modern Pet Healthcare

Preston Golf & Country Club

Club House • Pro-Shop • Watered Fairways

½ Price Membership 1st Year $125 Out of town Full Membership (30 miles or more)

½ Price Green Fees for Visitors (when staying at Preston area hotels & campgrounds)

Hwy 16 , Preston • 507-765-4485 • [email protected]

Women’s Day tues. - 2pm • Men’s Day thurs.- 12pmCart Rental Available

Nancy D. BackLicensed Massage Therapist 815-275-2360133 W. Fillmore St. Suite #4, Preston, MN

serviCes


[email protected] • 507-450-3072PO Box 250, 21257 U.S. Hwy 52

www.GehlingRE.com

• Residential Properties• Land Auctions

• Agricultural Properties• Hunting Land

888.283.2893POET.COM/PRESTON

DEFINING THE ART

OF BIOREFINING

At POET, we have grown from a single, humble refinery in Scotland, South Dakota, to one of the world’s largest producers of ethanol and other biorefined products. Now we’re producing even more efficient biofuels, foods, feeds and natural alternatives to petrochemicals.

Opportunity is everywhere, if you know where to look.

Business direCtorY

vPRESTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERTo join the chamber email: [email protected]


vAl Larson & Sons 507-765-2405 • 308 St. Anthony St. S

Algae Biomass Organization 507-765-2134 • 125 St. Paul St. SW

vAmerican Family Insurance 507-765-2372 • 201 Fillmore St. W www.amfam.com

vArmor Computers, LLC PO Box 142 • 920-644-3499 www.armor-computers.com

vArndt Chiropractic 507-765-2225 • 124 Main St. SW www.facebook.com/ArndtChiropractic

Auto License Bureau 507-765-201 • 201 Fillmore St. W

vB&B Olympic Bowl 507-765-2522 • 401 Kansas St. NW www.bandbbowlandrestaurant.com

Bauer Built Tire 507-765-9871 • 1400 Hwy 52 N

Bill’s Gun Shop 507-765-2762 • 19708 Kava Rd

vBlue Ridge Truck Parts & Storage 507-765-4944 • 25741 166th St. www.blueridgetruckparts.com

Bluff Country Manufacturing 507-765-2231 • 1440 Hwy 52 N

vBranding Iron 507-765-3388 1100 Circle Heights Dr www.brandingironmn.com

vBrunsvold Enterprises 507-765-3642 • 702 Spring Ave NW

vCasey’s General Store 507-765-4563 • 875 Hwy 52 N www.caseys.com

CenturyLink 800-201-4099

vCity of Preston - City Hall 507-765-2153 • 210 Fillmore St. W www.prestonmn.org/cityhall.htm

Corson Law Office 507-765-2121 • 117 St. Paul St. SW

vCottage House Inn 507-467-2577 209 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro www.cottagehouseinn.com

vCountry Trails Inn & Suites 507-765-2533 • 809 Hwy 52 N www.countrytrailsinn.com

County Fair Campground 413 Fillmore St. ECrestwood Country Cabin 507-765-4517 • 27639 230th St.

Croell Ready Mix, Inc. 507-765-2110 • 720 Hwy 423 N

Curt’s Sport Shop 507-765-2106 • 27678 230th St.

Diamond Shelter Sales Inc 25988 County 14

Doherty Mini-Storage 990 Golfview Dr. NW

Dept. of Natural Resources & Forestry Office 507-467-2442 • 912 Houston St. NW

vEagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center 507-467-2437 28097 Goodview Dr. Lanesboro www.eagle-bluff.orgvEagle Cliff Campground 507-467-2598 35455 State Hwy 16, Lanesboro www.eagle-cliff.com

vwww.prestonmnchamber.com


Business direCtorYvEdina Realty 507-765-5412 • 1001 Washington St. NW www.edinarealty.com

vEdward Jones 507-252-5882 1201 S Broadway S, Rochester www.edwardjones.com

vF & M Community Bank 507-765-3823 • 100 St. Anthony N www.fmcommunity.com

vF & M Insurance Services 507-765-3387 • 100 St. Anthony N www.fandminsurance.com

Family Dollar 507-765-3368 • 710 Highway 52

Family Hair Center 507-765-4591 • 129 Fillmore St. W

Farm Bureau Insurance 507-765-3814 • 121 St. Paul St. SW

Fastenal Industrial Supply 507-765-5456 • 403 Farmers St. NW

Fillmore Central Elementary School 507-886-2789 • 700 Chatfield St. NW

Fillmore County Ag Society 413 Fillmore St. E

Fillmore County Airport 507-765-4566 • Preston, MN

Fillmore County Courthouse 507-765-3566 • 101 Fillmore St. W

vFillmore County DAC 507-765-3378 • 108 Park Lane SE www.fillmorecountydac.com

Fillmore County Historical Center 202 County Rd 8, Fountain

vFillmore County Journal 507-765-2151 • 136 St. Anthony St. S www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Fillmore County Office Building 902 Houston St. NW

vFillmore County Physical Therapy 507-765-3353 • 212 Fillmore St. W Find them on Facebook!

Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center 507-765-4704 727 Highway 52 & 16 E

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department 507-765-3874 • 901 Houston St. NW

Fillmore County Engineers Office 507-765-3854 • 909 Houston St. NW

Fillmore County Soil & Water 507-765-3878 900 Washington St. NW

vFit Express 507-765-5351 • 301 St. Paul St. SW

Foremost Farms USA 507-765-3831 • 220 St. Paul St. SW

vGehling Implement & Auction Company 507-765-3889 • 27741 St. Hwy 16 www.gehlingauction.com

Good Samaritan Society Homecare 507-765-2700 • 200 St. Paul St. SW

vGregory M Davids Insurance 507-765-4795 • 201 Fillmore St. W

Haakenson Electric 507-251-5535

vHarmony Telephone Company 507-886-2525 35 First Ave. NE, Harmony www.harmonytel.com

Heartland Investors 507-886-2127 • 112 Main St. SW

Hidden Valley Camp Ground 507-765-2467 • 29596 Ideal Dr.

Historic Forestville 507-765-2785 • 21899 Cty. Rd. 118

vHoffmann Stables Equine Reproduction Center & Tack Shop 507-765-2250 • 23283 US 52 www.hoffmannstables.com


Business direCtorYHormel Stockyards 507-765-3861 • 708 Hwy 52 & 16 E

Intermission 507-457-3381 210 Parkway, Lanesboro

John Moore Electric 507-765-2495

vJuliaClaire Repeat Boutique 507-765-2399 • 144 Main St. SW Find them on Facebook!

vKelly Printing & Signs 507-765-9805 • 21142 Hwy 52 www.kellyprintingandsigns.com

vKFIL Radio 507-765-3856 • 300 St Paul St. SW www.kfilradio.com

Lisa’s Klip & Kurl 507-765-5430 • 206 St. Paul St. SW

Luhmann Law LLC 507-765-3862 • 209 St. Paul St. SW

Main Street Laundramat 507-765-4780 • 213 Main St. SE

vMajor & Company Accounting & Tax 507-765-4444 • 409 Spring Ave. NW www.majortax.com

Maple Leaf Services 507-765-2107 • 100 Main St. SE

vMaple Springs Campground, Inc. 507-352-2056 • 21606 Co. Rd. 118 www.maplespringscampground.com

Matt Gehling Realty & Auction Co. LLC 507-450-3072 • PO Box 250

McCabe Repairs 507-765-2404 • 23012 Ivy Rd.

Mediacom 800-332-0245

Mensink Landscaping 507-765-2580

vMercantile on Main St. 507-951-3387 • 104 Main St. SW www.bluffcountrywoodworks.org

vMinnowa Construction, Inc. 507-951-4565 • 507-886-6162 PO Box 188, Harmony www.minnowa.com

vNAPA/Root River Hardware 507-765-2101 • 613 Spring Ave. NW www.napaonline.com/mn/preston

vNational Trout Center 507-867-8801 • 120 St. Anthony St. S www.nationaltroutcenter.org

vNews Leader 507-765-2752 • 133 Fillmore St. W www.bluffcountrynews.com

vOld Barn & Rivers’ Bend Golf Course 507-467-2512 • 24461 Heron Rd. www.barnresort.com

vOlmsted Medical Center 507-765-5324 • 405 Kansas St. NW www.olmmed.org

vPamela Ristau, CPA 507-765-2180 • 209 St. Anthony St. S Find her on Facebook!

Park Lane Estates 507-765-9986 • 111 Park Lane SE

Pine Tree Apple Orchard 507-765-2408 • 1201 St. Paul St. NW

Pioneer Abstract & Title 507-765-2148 • 128 Main St. SW

vPOET Biorefining 507-765-4548 • 701 Industrial Dr. N www.poet.com/preston

vPreston Apple & Berry Farm 507-765-4486 • 645 Hwy 52 E www.prestonappleberry.com

vPreston Area Arts Council 507-765-3659 • PO Box 317 www.facebook.com/PrestonMN.art

vPRESTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER


Business direCtorYvPreston Area Tourism 507-765-2100 • 888-845-2100 813 Hwy 52 N www.prestonmntourism.com

Preston Dairy & Farm Supply 507-765-2484 • 304 Fillmore St. E

vPreston Economic Development Authority 507-765-2153 • 210 Fillmore St. W

Preston Equipment Co. 507-765-3803 • 21144 US 52

vPreston Eye Clinic 507-765-3839 • 108 St. Anthony St. S Find them on Facebook!

Preston Floral Treasures & More 507-765-2214 • 235 St. Paul St. SW

vPreston Foods 507-765-2465 • 105 Fillmore St. W www.myprestonfoods.com

vPreston Golf Course 507-765-4485 • 27486 State Hwy 16 www.prestongolf.net

vPreston Historical Society PO Box 138, Preston

Preston Iron Works & Truck Repair 507-765-4583 • 730 Hwy 52 & 16 E

vPreston Lions Club 507-765-5299

vPreston Liquor Store, LLC 507-765-2565 • 811 Hwy 52 N

Preston Post Office 507-765-3334 • 212 Pleasant St. NE

vPreston Public Library 507-765-4511 • 101 St. Paul St. NW www.preston.lib.mn.us

vPreston Public Utilities 507-765-2491 • 210 Fillmore St. W www.prestonmn.org/puc1.htm

vPreston Service Plus 507-765-3846 • 608 Houston St. NW Find them on Facebook!

Reimann Crop Insurance 507-765-4750 • 201 Fillmore St. W

Richard Milne & Assoc. Real Estate 507-765-2172

Ristau Haulers 507-251-5033

vRoot River Appliance & Floor Coverings 507-765-4780 • 129 St. Paul St. SW

vRoot River Hardwoods 507-765-2284 • 1300 Hwy 52 N www.rootriverhardwoods.com

vRiver Roots Skills School 507-467-2437 28097 Goodview Dr., Lanesboro www.riverrootsschool.org

Root River Veterinary Center 507-765-2117 • 212 St. Anthony St. S

vRoxanne Johnson Realty 507-458-6110 • 507-886-4221 25 Center St. W, Harmony www.semnrealestate.com

vRustad Office Building 201 Fillmore St. W

vS&A Petroleum/ BP Convenience Store 507-765-3330 • Hwy 52 & 16 www.sapetroleum.net

vS&S Sanitation 507-765-2247

Sally’s Hair To Dye For 507-765-4773 • 100 Main St. SW

Sandy’s Hair Affair 507-765-2253 • 201 Fillmore St. W

vScheevel & Sons Inc. 507-765-4756 • 17057 Kind Rd.

Schroeder Drywall 507-765-3648

vSerenity Within Massage 815-275-2360 • 133 Fillmore St. W

v


vSpringer & Gumbel, P.A. 507-765-3600 • 141 W Fillmore St. www.scottspringerlaw.com

vSt. Columban Church 400 Preston St. NW

vTeri Klaehn CPA LLC 507-765-3696 • 137 W Fillmore St. Find her on Facebook!

vTerri's Tender Lovin' Stitches 401 1st S, Fountain Find her on Facebook!

vThauwald Funeral Home 507-765-3813 • 157 Fillmore St. W www.thauwaldfuneralhomes.com

The Club: Bar & Veterans Organization 507-765-2205 • 213 St. Paul St. SE www.theclubprestonmn.com

vThe Driftless Fly Fishing Co, LLC 507-327-4276 • 208 St. Paul St. SW www.minnesotaflyfishing.com

vThe Historic Jail House Inn 507-765-2181 • 109 Houston St. NW www. jailhouseinn.com

vThe Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe 507-765-9956 • 110 St. Anthony St. S www.sweetstop.net

Thrifty Threads 507-765-4707 • 108 Park Lane SE

vTNT Lawn Service 507-429-6755 123 Westside Lane, Fountain www.tntlawnservices.com

Touch of Nature Massage & Salon 507-765-4585 • 23819 Highway 16 W

Town and Country Abstract and Title 507-765-5270 • 141 W Fillmore St.

Traditions of MN, LLC (Assisted Living) 507-765-3837 515 Washington St. NW

vTrail Head Inn & Suites 507-765-2460 • 112 Center St. NE www.trailhead-inn.com

Trigger Time Firearms, LLC 507-259-5568 •Fountain www.triggertimefirearms.com

Uncommon Charm 507-208-3657 • 152 Main St. SW

Urban Artifacts of Preston 507-202-6996 • 117 Fillmore St. W

Valley View Campground 507-765-2227 • 23750 US 52

Wayne Frank Electric 507-765-2138

Weber & Judd Pharmacy 507-765-2156 • 136 Main St. SW

Wild Country Gun Shop 507-765-4758 • 201 Fillmore St. W

Workforce Development Inc. 507-765-2476 • 100 Main St. SE

Business direCtorY

To join the chamber email: [email protected]

vwww.prestonmnchamber.com

Preston AreA tourismPO

Box 657

Presto

n, MN

55965

Preston Tourism Guide 2015

Documents

Transcript of Preston Tourism Guide 2015