Owatonna is a charming small town in Steele County, best known as the home of the Steele County Fairgrounds, which hosts the annual Steele County Free Fair. Until 1945, the city was the home of the Minnesota State School for Dependent and Neglected Children, which was purchased by the city in the 1970s and converted into a living history museum campus and community arts center. The beautiful National Farmer's Bank building, designed by renowned architect Louis Sullivan, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is known as one of the premiere examples of Prairie School architecture in the United States. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.
6 Best Things to Do in Owatonna, Minnesota
- The National Farmer's Bank of Owatonna, Photo: Thanakorn Thaneewach/stock.adobe.com
- The Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum, Photo: The Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum
- Village of Yesteryear, Owatonna, MN, Photo: Village of Yesteryear
- Rice Lake State Park, Owatonna, Minnesota, Photo: sgtlorentzen/stock.adobe.com
- Owatonna Arts Center, Owatonna, MN, Photo: Owatonna Arts Center
- Costas Candies and Restaurant, Owatonna, MN, Photo: Costas Candies and Restaurant
- Cover Photo: Visit Owatonna
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