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1. Glockenspiel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Flandrau State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Brown County Historical Society

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Brown County Historical Society

4. Morgan Creek Vineyards

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Morgan Creek Vineyards

5. Kiesling House

© Kiesling House

6. German Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© New Ulm FB Page

7. Minnesota Music Hall of Fame

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Minnesota Music Hall of Fame

8. Schell’s

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9. Hermann the German

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10. Wanda Gag House

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11. Starkeller Brewery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Starkeller Brewery

12. German-Bohemian Immigrant Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© German-Bohemian Immigrant Monument

13. The Grand Center for Arts and Culture

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© The Grand Center for Arts and Culture

14. John Lind House

© John Lind House

15. Milford Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Milford Monument

16. Lola - An American Bistro

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Lola - An American Bistro

17. Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

18. Turner Hall

© Turner Hall

19. Veigel’s Kaiserhoff

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Less than 2 hours from Minneapolis (91.8 miles via US-212 W/Yellowstone Trl), New Ulm is a great weekend getaway. The city is home to several unique attractions, including Flandrau State Park, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, and Morgan Creek Vineyard’s underground tasting room.

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