New Ulm Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau 

About

Welcome to this large Visitor Center in the heart of downtown New Ulm at Center and Minnesota Streets.
Public restrooms, free coffee and cookies, a wide variety of local and state-wide travel brochures and free state maps. New Ulm is an Affiliate Travel Information Center! The 2000 Federal Census called New Ulm,"The Most German City in the USA!"

Plan to stay in our many lovely lodging choices, including two charming B&Bs.

Schell's Brewery offers tours, a gift shop and gorgeous gardens. Don't forget to photograph the peacock! Morgan Creek Vineyards has tours, festivals, music, food and fine wine in a charming valley setting.

Governor Lind's home is elegant and open for tours, while the Wanda Gag House showcases this famed children's author and is great for families.

The Harkin General Store lets you re-live the 1870s with costumed characters in a tree-lined, river bank setting. The MN Music Hall of Fame envelopes you with music of all types, from old-time to rock and roll.

The Cathedral and Way of the Cross are glorious and no matter your religion you'll appreciate their beauty and inspirational qualities.

Experience the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862 at the Brown County Museum's spectacular new exhibit, housed in a marvelous building!

Climb the 102' foot Hermann Monument and appreciate the MN River valley while learning about this world-changing German hero. Historic Turner Hall offers great food in an authentic German ratskeller with murals from the 1870s.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love Flandrau State Park with an outdoor pool, hiking trails and camping. The seven-mile paved recreation trail is great for families on "bikes or hikes."

Don't forget your fishing pole or canoe for use on the beautiful Minnesota & Cottonwood Rivers!

Putting Green is family friendly with a 9-hole mini-golf course and farmers' market.

Dining options include German and American favorites with familiar and franchise names, delis and steak houses, fast food and ethnic choices.

Shoppers will love the German-import, clothing, antique and gift shops, including a sausage shop!

Festivals happen nearly monthly with a German emphasis at Bavarian Blast, Oktoberfest and Bockfest, but Auto Fest, Riverblast, and the Brown County Fair are for everyone. November's Shopping Opener is a great womens' getaway and the Parade of Lights and ChristKindlMarkt is super for kids in late November.