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  • Louis Sullivan's National Farmers' BankLouis Sullivan's National Farmers' Bank Built from 1906-1908, the National Farmers' Bank is widely recognized as one of the premier pieces of "Prairie School Architecture" in America. The most famous of all Louis Sullivan's banks, it is considered "a jewel box of the prairie."
  • Minnesota State School Orphanage Minnesota State School Orphanage Minnesota's ONLY state-run orphanage (1886 - 1945) is today listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Group Tours available.
  • Steele County Free FairSteele County Free Fair Enjoy Minnesota's Largest FREE County Fair in Owatonna, MN the 3rd weekend in August! You can enjoy the daily grandstand and stage entertainment, 500 commercial exhibits, agricultural and 4-H exhibits, and 90 food concessions. Visit www.scff.org for details
  • Medford Outlet CenterMedford Outlet Center Shop 'til you drop with these Outlet prices! Visit the Medford Outlet Center for great deals. Stop by Bass, Dressbarn and Lane Bryant for coupon books!
  • Cabela's World's Foremost OutfittersCabela's World's Foremost Outfitters Visit the 2nd largest tourist attraction in Minnesota - located in Owatonna! Cabela's is the largest fishing, hunting and outdoor gear store in the Midwest and a place the whole family can enjoy. With three million visitors a year, it is the second most popular tourist attraction in Minnesota
  • Village of YesteryearVillage of Yesteryear Experience what life was like in Owatonna at the turn of the 20th Century at the Village of Yesteryear. Presented by the Steele County Historical Society, the 15 structure site has become a landmark in the county and a historic treasure. The Village of Yesteryear features two log cabins, railroad station and a caboose from Steele County, general store/post office, fire station, farm machinery building, blacksmith shop, country school, Dunnell mansion, and the St. Wenceslaus of Moravia Church. The buildings are furnished according to the time they were built, and are connected by a boardwalk. Group Tours Available.
  • Experience OwatonnaExperience Owatonna Enjoy live outdoor concerts in Owatonna's Central Park Bandshell during the summer months and local shops and eateries!
  • Frank Gehry's Winton Guest HouseFrank Gehry's Winton Guest House The Winton Guest House is an intricate structure designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Frank Gehry.This is the only Gehry-designed residence open for public viewing. Open seasonally. Group tour packages are available by reservation only.
  • Reptile and Amphibian ZooReptile and Amphibian Zoo Come and experience the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs, and salamanders. Come and meet their newest addition, Johnson, Justin Bieber's albino boa constrictor.
  • Steele County Historical Society's History CenterSteele County Historical Society's History Center New in 2012, the fully accessible Steele County History Center will feature rotating exhibits, displays, and educational programming relative to Steele County and Minnesota history.For more information about the please visit www.steelecohistoricalsociety.org