Old-World Charm Greets Visitors to New Ulm
Driving into New Ulm, the sign reading “Willkommen” is the first of many tributes this southern Minnesota town pays to its German heritage. Old traditions hold true here, especially in the winter months, with holiday celebrations and festivals modeled after those in the motherland.
Mixed in with the old are plenty of new things to see, too, from downtown restaurants to museum exhibits. Even if you’ve visited before, now’s the time to discover how New Ulm’s rich past continues to shape its ever-changing present.