This is Northfield Visitor's Guide

Visitor’s Guide

F history – In 1855, John Wesley North settled in what would become Northfield for the great hydrologic power potential and abundant natural resources. North built a saw mill then a grist mill and a bridge. Today, MOM Brands (Malt-O-Meal) still operates a mill in the same location established by North, and Northfield is the only place in the world where its hot cereal is produced.

F the town that Stood tall – On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger gang rode into town, intent on robbing the First National Bank of Northfield. When the holdup was discovered by local citizens, they began to arm themselves to face down the gang. A battle ensued and lasted only seven minutes. When it was over, two robbers lay dead in the street and the remaining six outlaws fled the town. It is the extraordinary courage and independent spirit of these townspeople that is honored on the weekend after Labor Day each year during Defeat of Jesse James Days.

claSsic american river town

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Where history comes alive...

and tries to rob a bankAlong the scenic banks of the Cannon River, lies charming Northfield, Minnesota. With its 150 years of history, art, culture and education, Northfield offers something for everyone. Nature lovers flock to hike the trails of Cowling Arboretum, bicyclists pursue the varied terrain, foodies savor the dining options, music aficionados come for the lively scene, and EVERYONE pours into town for the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration.

Come see for yourself why Northfield was named the “Best Small Town for a Weekend Visit” by the Minneapolis Star Tribune in 2013.


attractions

F Farmer’s market at riverside Park Local growers offer delicious homemade and homegrown products. With a loyal following, it’s best to arrive early for the pick of the crop. The market is held every Tuesday and Friday from May 10 to November 2, and every 3rd Friday year round. West 7th Street and Riverside Park from 11:45am-1pm and Saturdays from 9-11am.

F Bridgewater Produce Farm marketLocated just two miles from downtown, the market has proudly raised fresh fruits and vegetables for over 50 years. Highway 19 West, 651-253-2689, bridgewaterproducefarm.com

F ApPle and Berry Picking• Fireside Orchard & Gardens is located five miles west of

Northfield on Highway 19 and offers the finest apples and more. 2225 Lonsdale Blvd, 507-663-1376, firesideorchard.com

• Lorence’s Berry Farm is located seven miles north of town and offers the freshest berries around. 28625 Foliage Ave, 507-645-9749 or 507-645-2528, lorencesberryfarm.com

F tourS – Call the Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding self-guided and guided tours available in Northfield. Tour guide service is available for large groups if reservations are made in advance. One popular group tour is the Historic Sites and Points of Interest of the Northfield area, which includes much of the route taken by the James-Younger Gang as they blazed through town in 1876.

F riverwAlk – With scenic views of the Cannon River, one-of-a-kind shopping opportunities and a waterfall that casts a romantic glow in the evening, Northfield’s riverwalk is a perfect way to spend a family afternoon or a romantic moment with that special someone. Every Saturday morning from June – October the Riverwalk Market Fair hosts artists, performers and organic farmers selling their work on Bridge Square. Come enjoy great food, art and entertainment.

F northfield hiStoricAl Society and muSeum – Come learn about Northfield’s unique history and experience life as it was. The bank that the James-Younger gang attempted to rob in 1876 is one of Northfield’s most famous attractions, and the museum preserves the site as it stood on the fateful day. 408 Division St, 507-645-9268, northfieldhistory.org

F northfield Arts guild – The Northfield Arts Guild was founded in 1959 and is one of the oldest art non-profits in the state of Minnesota. Housed in two historic buildings, the Arts Guild produces over 40 annual art events and 45 weekly art classes. See Arts and Culture section for more information. Center for the Arts 304 Division; Arts Guild Theater, 411 W. 3rd St, 507-645-8877, northfieldartsguild.org

Track Jesse James along the Outlaw Trail, tour our many historic sites, expand your mind at one of our prestigious colleges, or just spend a relaxing afternoon picking apples or berries. There’s so much to see and do in Northfield that you may come for the weekend and want to stay the whole week!

Where Summer Reaches

Its Full Potential.

Don’t miss Defeat of Jesse James Days The Weekend After Labor Day


F St. olAf college Located on the west edge of town atop Manitou Heights, St. Olaf’s campus offers an impressive view of Northfield and the Cannon River Valley. St. Olaf hosts many events that are of interest and open to the public, including athletic events, lectures and performing and visual arts.

St. Olaf is home to the annual nationally televised St. Olaf Christmas Festival. 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, 507-786-2222, stolaf.edu• Norwegian-American Historical Association is a treasure

trove for scholars of Norwegian history. Archives are open to the public by appointment and feature letters, papers, books, periodicals, photographs, diaries and newspapers related to Norwegian-American life and history. 507-786-3221

F carleton college For visitors to Northfield, Carleton College offers many attractions, including numerous ways to enjoy the natural world. One North College St, 507-222-4000, carleton.edu• The Cowling Arboretum is open to the public year round. It

is an ideal place to hike, run, ski, fish, or simply enjoy being outdoors. The upland and lowland forests along with the 150-acre prairie restoration provide excellent bird and wildlife watching. The extensive 15-mile trail system has been ranked by Runner’s Magazine as the top place to run in Minnesota and one of the top 10 in the country. In winter, trails are groomed for both classic and skate skiing

• The Goodsell Observatory was built in the late 1880s and houses three telescopes that are more than 110 years old as well as modern telescopes. Open houses are held the first Friday of every month for two hours and starting times vary based on sunset.

• The Japanese Garden (Jo-ryo-en – the “Garden of Quiet Listening”) is nestled behind Watson Hall and was designed by Dr. David Slawson, who studied for two years in Kyoto with Kinsaku Nakane, one of Japan’s foremost garden designers. The garden is said to embody a philosophy of fulfillment found in harmony and tranquility of body, mind and spirit.

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Cows, Colleges and Cool!From its earliest days, Northfield has been home to two outstanding liberal arts colleges. Northfield College was founded in 1866 and changed its name to honor a benefactor, William Carleton, in 1871. Today, Carleton’s enrollment is around 2,000 students. The St. Olaf School was formed in 1874. Its original purpose was to educate Norwegian immigrants and prepare them for life in the new country. Today, St. Olaf’s enrollment is approxi-mately 3,000 students.


recreAtion

F Biking – Mill Towns Trail features varied terrain and scenery for the bicyclist in you. The trail winds through historic downtown and around the serene Sechler Park, offering views of both the Cannon River and the railroad. Northfield also features occasional criterion and road races for both novices and advanced bikers. For additional bike route information, visit go.northfield.org and/or milltownstrail.org. Bike rental available at FIT to be TRI’d, 321 Division St, 507-786-9191, fittobetrid.com

F Athletic clubS• Curves, 1040 Hwy 3 S, 507-645-7634,

curves.com• SNAP Fitness, 1500 Clinton Lane, 507-663-1777

snapfitness.com• Anytime Fitness, 618 Division St, 507-650-0010

anytimefitness.com

F BowlingJesse James Lanes, 1700 Hwy 3 S, 507-645-8322 jessejameslanes.com

F canoeing & kayaking – The Cannon River features plenty of good access points and abundant scenery. Canoe and kayak rental and group tours available at The Gear Resource, 200 Division St, 507-407-4327, thegearresource.com

F crosS-country Ski trAils/SnowShoeingMiles of well-groomed trails are available. Try the trails at Cowling Arboretum at Carleton College, River Bend Nature Center or Nerstrand Big Woods. Snowshoes are available for rent at The Gear Resource, 200 Division St, 507-407-4327, thegearresource.com

F FiShing – Fish along the Cannon River for bluegill, bullhead, walleye, northern pike, crappie and smallmouth bass.

F golf• Northfield Golf Club has beautiful oak, maple, pine and birch

trees that add majesty to an already classic 18-hole course. 707 Prairie St, 507-645-4026, northfieldgolfclub.com

• Willinger’s Golf Club, with an incredible 74.4 rating, sets the picturesque 18-hole course apart. 6979 Canby Trail, 952-652-2500, willingersgc.com

• Twin Oaks Driving Range offers 25 practice tees. 8391 Hall Avenue, 507-663-0833

F ice SkAting and hockey – Indoor open skating is available at the Northfield Arena from November through March. Outdoor facilities can be found at several city parks, Northfield High School and Carleton and St. Olaf colleges. For information on city facilities, go to ci.northfield.mn.us/

F Sledding – The St. Olaf Old Main hill has been a sledding tradition in Northfield since the early 1800s; and at Carleton College, the Evans Hall hill is located at the southeast end of the Cowling Arboretum at the end of Second Street.

Pack a bag, throw in the racket, tie down the bike, head to Northfield and get ready for some action! There’s no reason to sit still in Northfield with recreational activities that appeal to sports ethusiasts, weekend athletes and nature-lovers alike.


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F SnowmoBiling – The 42.5 mile Waterford Trail begins at Sechler Park and winds through scenic forests, open fields and pastures. For more info, look for Waterford Warriors on Facebook.

F Swimming – Northfield Old Memorial Park Pool features a separate toddler pool, zero-depth entry, a 50-meter section, diving board, a half-court basketball area, a climbing wall and plenty of deck and grass space for everyone to enjoy. 801 7th St E, 507-645-1837, ci.northfield.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=381

F tennis – Courts are located at Northfield High School, 1400 Division St S, Northfield, 507- 663-0630 and at Carleton College and St. Olaf College (with a Community Card.) Community Cards are available for purchase at the main office in Tostrud Center. See center spread map for locations. Availability at each court varies.

F city ParkS – Northfield’s wonderful parks offer playgrounds, softball and soccer fields, picnic facilities, trails and plenty of outdoor fun for the whole family. Picnic shelters can be reserved for large gatherings. City of Northfield, 507-645-3050, ci.northfield.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=284

F dog ParkS – Let your dogs run and socialize at a dog park. One is located West of Highway 3 near Culver’s Restaurant and another is located South of County Road 1 near the Schilling Drive intersection in nearby Dundas.

F cannon river wilderneSs Area – Five miles south of Northfield along Highway 3, this park stretches across 850 acres and nearly 14 miles of wooded river valley. It features a self-guided nature trail and easy access to the Cannon River for your canoe or kayak. 3471 151 St E, Northfield, 507-332-6105, co.rice.mn.us/departments/parks-facilities

F nerstrAnd Big wood StAte Park – Nearly 3,000 acres of wildflowers, wildlife, trails and campgrounds are found just a short drive from Northfield. The park is also the world’s only home for the endangered dwarf trout lily. 9700 170 St E, Nerstrand, 507-333-4840, dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/nerstrand_big_woods/

F river Bend nature center – Just 14 miles south of Northfield, the center encompasses 750 acres and features a variety of public programs, from photography lessons to bird watching tips. 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault, 507-332-7151, rbnc.org

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Arts and culture

Northfield offers a number of museums, galleries and theaters for your cultural enjoyment. Check the calendar of events at visitingnorthfield.com for more information on everything going on in Northfield.

F StAge• Weitz Center for Creativity Theater and Nourse Little Theater,

507-222-4531, carleton.edu, Carleton College• Kelsey and Haugen theaters, 507-786-3240,

stolaf.edu, St. Olaf College• Lockwood Theater Company, 302 Division St,

lockwoodtheater.org• Northfield Arts Guild, 411 W 3rd St, 507-645-8877,

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F muSic – Whether in a pub, a coffeehouse or just along the Riverwalk, you can usually find live music in Northfield. Check the calendars at visitingnorthfield.com or entertainmentguidemn.com for more information.• Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra• Carleton and St. Olaf colleges for recitals, concerts and other

musical events.• Northfield Arts Guild 411 Concert Series

local pubS with frequent live music include:• Contented Cow, 302 Division St S,

507-663-1351, contentedcow.com• Froggy Bottoms River Pub, 307 Water St S,

507-301-3611, froggybottoms.com• The Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St,

507-663-1773, thegrandnorthfield.com• Rueb ‘N’ Stein, 509 Division St S,

507-645-6691, ruebnstein.com• Tavern Lounge, 212 Division St S,

507-663-0342, tavernofnorthfield.com• The Chapel, 310 1/2 Division St S,

facebook.com/thechapelofnorthfield• The Hideaway, 421 Division St S,

www.thehideawaynorthfield.com

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Visit www.artstown.us for a link to Northfield’s abundant arts and cultural scene. The site features an art event calendar, artist portfolio pages, editorials, and links to over 20 local art and tourism related web sites.

F viSuAl Arts – Northfield features a number of private art studios offering work from virtually every medium. For an extensive listing of studios and galleries, check visitingnorthfield.com.• Eclectic Goat, 413 Division St S, 507-645-0301 • Flaten Art Museum, 507-786-3248 or 507-786-3556,

stolaf.edu/depts/art, St. Olaf College• Makeshift Accessories, 418 Division St S,

952-270-8284, makeshiftaccessories.com• Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St S,

507-645-8877, northfieldartsguild.org• Perlman Teaching Museum at Weitz Center for Creativity,

Carleton College, 320 3rd St E, 507-222-4469, carleton.edu/campus/gallery

• Studio Elements, 16 Bridge Square, 507-786-9393, studioelements.net

• Swag, 423 Division St, 507-663-8870, swagofnorthfield.com


shoPping

Visit the business directories at northfieldchamber.com or visitingnorthfield.com

F Antiques and gently used*Antiques of Northfield......................................................507-664-9599, 416 Division St SCAC Store ..................... 507-664-3580, 1651 Jefferson Pkwy, communityactioncenter.orgSeven Gables Books and Antiques .............................507-645-8572, 313 Washington St S*Used A Bit Shoppe ...............................................................507-645-1399, 624 Water St S

northfieldseniorcenter.org/used-a-bitF Art See Arts and Culture section

F Book Stores*Carleton College Bookstore ....................................507-222-4153, go.carleton.edu/books *Monkey See Monkey Read ..............507-645-6700, 425 Division St S, monkeyread.com *St. Olaf College Bookstore ........................................507-786-3048, stolafbookstore.com

F clothing*Anna’s Closet ...................................................................507-645-2539, 302 Division St S*Fashion Fair ..........................................................................507-645-6967, 411 Division St S*Pink Posh........................................................................... 507-786-9222, 306 Divison St S*Ragstock.................................................. 507-645-9081, 420 Division St S, ragstock.com*The Rare Pair .............................................. 507-645-4257, 401 Division St S, rarepair.comThe Thrifty Parrot ........................................... 507-645-1685, 507 Water St S, thriftyparrot.com

F dePartment Stores*K-mart ..............................................507-645-8484, 404 Schilling Dr, Dundas, kmart.com*Target .............................................................................507-645-4777, 2323 Hwy 3 S, target.com*Walgreens ...................................................................507-645-9658, 401 W Fifth St, walgreens.com

F giFtSA Bag Lady ...........................................................................507-664-9606, 212 Division St SEvenson’s Hallmark .....................................507-645-8537, 660 Water St S, hallmark.com*The Local Joint ...................................................................507-664-9140, 310 Division St S*The Measuring Cup .............................507-664-9152, themeasuringcupofnorthfield.com*Monarch Gift Shop ...................507-663-7720, 405 Division St S, monarchgiftshop.com Paper Petalum .....................................................................507-663-0565, 212 Division St SThe Secret Attic ..........................................................................507-645-6510, 113 Fifth St W

F Specialty*Aescendant Accessories .................. 507-645-5555, 406 Grastvedt Ln, aescendant.comAquatic Pets .........................................................................507-663-1096, 414 Division St SBierman’s Home Furnishings & Flooring ..........................507-645-9272, 420 Division St S

507-645-5848, 1289 Bollenbacher Drbiermansflooring.com

Buttons, Bows, and Baby Doll Clothes ........................... 507-664-3890, 500 Division St S*Champion Sports ..........................507-645-8229, 407 Division St S, championsports.biz*Cocoa Bean ....................................................................... 507-645-5322, 515 Division St S*Echo Used DVDs and Games .........................................507-645-4095, 409 Division St S*Eclectic Goat ......................................................................507-645-0301, 413 Division St S Ecogardens...........................507-645-7078, 600 Division St S, ecogardensnorthfield.com*FIT to be TRI’d ......................................... 507-786-9191, 321 Division St S, fittobetrid.com*Forget-Me-Not Florist ......... 507-645-4956, 501 Water St S, forgetmenotnorthfield.com*The Gear Resource ....................507-407-4327, 200 Division St N, thegearresource.comJenkins Jewelers ..................................................................507-645-6502, 313 Division St S*Knecht’s Nursery ................507-645-5015, 800-924-5015, 1601 Hwy 19 W, knechts.netLarson’s Printing ................................507-645-7238, 207 Water St S, larsonsprinting.com *Menard’s .................................................. 507-664-3811, 100 Schilling Dr S, menards.com*Mike’s Bicycle Shop ..........................................................507-645-9452, 416 Grastvedt Ln*Nest Midwest ...................................507-786-9990, 13 Bridge Square, nestmidwest.com*Northfield Historical Society Museum Store ...............507-645-9268, 408 Division St S

northfieldhistory.org*Northfield Liquor ........................................................................507-645-5153, 116 5th St W

ci.northfield.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=470Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars ...................................507-645-4008, 18 Bridge Square,

northfieldoliveoilsandvinegar.com *Northfield Yarn ................................ 507-645-1330, 314 Division St S, northfieldyarn.com*Radio Shack ................................507-645-1339, 396 Schilling Dr #100, radioshack.com *Rocky Top Custom Screenprinting & Embroidery ....... 507-645-9009, 427 Division St S

rockytopmn.com*Sears of Dundas........................................... 507-645-7774, 420 Schilling Dr N, sears.com*Spare Room Underground Shoppe ................................. 507-301-3019, 310 Division St S,

spareroomunderground.com*The Sketchy Artist ......................507-645-2811, 300 Division St S, thesketchyartist.com *Tagg 2 ............................................. 507-645-9100, 314 Division St S, roomsbytagg2.com

F trAnSportationGo! Northfield-Dundas ................................................................................... go.northfield.org*EcoTrans...................................... 507-664-3859, 317 Division, Suite 101, goecotrans.com First Choice Shuttle ......................................................507-645-4447, youarriveontime.comHiawathaland Transit ..... 866-623-7505, 55049 241st Ave, Plainview, threeriverscap.org*Jefferson Bus Lines .......................................................888-864-2832, jeffersonlines.com *Northfield Lines .....................507-645-5267, 32611 Northfield Blvd, northfieldlines.com *Northfield Metro EXPRESS .. 507-663-0796, 32611 Northfield Blvd, northfieldlines.comTop Notch Transportation Inc. ................................612-600-8794, tntransportationmn.com

For more retail, churches, salons, service stations and other amenities, please see the shopping index at

visitingnorthfield.com.

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Whatever your shoopping appetite, Northfield has a specialty store that will surely satisfy, and also features a wide array of well-known stores for those essential items. Can’t find what you’re looking for?


diningNorthfield offers a wide variety of dining options. Whether you’re in the mood for fast food or sit-down elegance, drinks or dessert, you’ll find the perfect place to indulge your appetite.

F AmericAn*Applebee’s .................................................507-645-8955, 2433 Hwy 3 S, applebees.com *Hogan Brother’s Acoustic Café .......... 507-645-6653, 415 Division St S, hoganbros.com*Ole Store Restaurant ................507-786-9400, 1011 St Olaf Ave, olestorerestaurant.com *Perkins Restaurant & Bakery ........................................507-645-4830, 1401 Riverview Dr,

perkinsrestaurants.com*Quarterback Club ..........507-645-7886, 116 Third St W, quarterbackclubrestaurant.com*Spring Creek.................................. 507-645-4026, 707 Prairie St, northfieldgolfclub.com*The Tavern of Northfield ........ 507-663-0342, 212 Division St S, tavernofnorthfield.com*Willinger’s Golf Club ..........................952-652-2500, 6979 Canby Trl, willingersgc.com

F coFfee ShopS*Bittersweet Coffee Shop & Eatery ..................................507-645-5661, 212 Division St S,

bittersweeteatery.com*Caribou Coffee ....................................507-645-7650, 400 Fifth St W, cariboucoffee.com*Goodbye Blue Monday Coffeehouse . 507-663-6188, 319 Division St S, gbmcoffee.com*HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar ..........................507-664-0400, 421 Division St S,

hideawaycoffeehouseandwinebar.com*James Gang Coffeehouse ............................................507-663-6060, 2018 Jefferson Rd,

jamesgangcoffeehouse.com

F ethnic*Chapati – A Taste of India ................................507-645-2462, 214 Division St, chapati.us*El Tequila Mexican Restaurant...............................................507-664-9139, 1010 Hwy 3 SEl Triunfo ................................................................................507-664-3888, 200 Water St SMandarin Garden ............... 507-645-7101, 107 Fourth St E, mandaringardennorthfield.comNew Buffet .............................................................................507-645-0808, 630 Water St S*Tokyo Grill... 507-664-0888, 1301 Bollenbacher Dr, japanesesteakhousenorthfield.com

F FaSt Food*Arby’s .............................................................. 507-645-4144, 2220 Gleason Ct, arbys.com*Culver’s of Northfield .......................................507-645-7700, 960 Hwy 3 S, culvers.com*McDonald’s ................................................507-663-0236, 1101 Hwy 3 S, mcdonalds.com*Subway Sandwiches & Salads ............................507-645-7226, 416 Hwy 3 S, subway.com*Taco Bell ............................................................. 507-663-7011, 410 Hwy 3 S, tacobell.comTacOasis ..................................................................................... 507-645-5340, 1140 Hwy 3 S

F PizzA/itAlian*B & L Pizza........................................................................ 507-663-0390, 514 Division St S*Basil’s Pizza Palace ...................................507-663-1248, 301 Water St S, basilspizza.net *Carbone’s Pizza ...................... 507-645-2300, 620 Water St S, carbonesnorthfield.com *Domino’s Pizza ............................................. 507-663-1221, 110 E Fourth St, dominos.com*George’s Vineyard............................ 507-645-0100, 1160 Hwy 3 S, georgesvineyard.com*Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza ............................... 507-663-7272, 2014 Jefferson Rd,

papamurphys.com*Pizza Hut ........................................ 507-663-6033, 1500 Clinton Ln Ste D, pizzahut.com

F PuBs & grills*The Contented Cow ....................507-663-1351, 302 B Division St S, contentedcow.comDawn’s Corner Bar ....................................................507-663-0593, 200 Mill St N, Dundas*Froggy Bottoms River Pub ................507-301-3611, 307 Water St S , froggybottoms.com*J. Grundy’s Rueb-N-Stein .................. 507-645-6691, 503 Division St S, ruebnstein.com*L & M Bar & Grill ............................................... 507-645-8987, 224 N Railway St, Dundas*The Tavern Lounge .....................507-663-0342, 12 Division St S, tavernofnorthfield.com

F Speciality*Brick Oven Bakery, Inc ..........507-645-9517, 630 Professional Dr, brickovenbakery.com*Cake Walk ............................. 507-786-9255, 303 Division St S, cakewalknorthfield.com*Cocoa Bean ....................................................................... 507-645-5322, 515 Division St S*Dairy Queen of Northfield .......................507-645-8912, 900 Hwy 3 N, Open seasonally

dairyqueen.com*Health Craze .........................................................................507-581-1371, 220 Division St SThe Grand Event Center ..........507-663-1773, 316 Washington St, thegrandnorthfield.com*Gooters Dough To Go ............. 507-645-2253, 200 Schilling Dr, gootersdoughtogo.comKings’ Room at St. Olaf College ...............................507-786-3763,stolaf.edu/dining/kings*Northfield Ballroom ......................507-645-6110, 1055 Hwy 3 N, northfieldballroom.com *Tandem Bagels ................................507-786-9977, 317 Division St S, tandembagels.com Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop .......................................507-645-8392, 410 Division St S

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Northfield’s many meeting facilities, hotels and restau-rants make it the ideal place for a conference, business meeting, retreat, wedding, holiday party or special event. Planning a group visit? We can help your group see the sights in Northfield and surrounding areas, and will assist with customizing an itinerary to suit your group’s needs. For a list of unique meeting facilities, visit visitingnorthfield.com/grevents.html


FeAtured events

F rice county Steam & gaS engine, inc. AnnuAl ShowSMemorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend Swap meet and flea market features a tractor pull, consignment auction, food and special events. Labor Day weekend features a parade, tractor pull, flea market, games, food and other activities. Dundas Showgrounds, three miles south of Northfield on Highway 3. 507-645-4336, ricecountysteamandgas.com

F taSte oF northfield – This downtown event features great music, delicious food and fun for the whole family. 507-663-0319, nddc.org

F riverwAlk market Fair Saturdays, June-October, 9am-1pm – Downtown at the Cannon Riverfront. This one-of-a-kind open air market has something for everybody. The Saturday festivals feature the area’s best art work, fine crafts, food artisans, flowers and freshly picked produce from area farmers. Every Saturday offers a different blend of musical entertainment and kid’s activities. riverwalkmarketfair.org

F northfield garden tourS – Take a lovely tour of private gardens in the community. You’ll find an artist in each garden creating a piece of art.

F crAzy daze – July – Don’t miss this crazy shopping spree and the fantastic bargains provided by local retailers. 507-645-5604, northfieldchamber.com or visitingnorthfield.com

F cannon valley car Show July 27-28 – Diverse automobiles, swap meet, food concessions, musical entertainment and sponsor display areas. kingscolorandchrome.com

F outlAw run – Jump on your iron horse and take to the Outlaw Trail following the infamous James-Younger Gang’s escape route. 507-645-9268, northfieldhistory.org

F Bridge chAmBer muSic FeStAugust – Dedicated to the presentation of chamber music concerts of the highest quality. 507-786-3535, bridgechamberfestival.org

F deFeAt oF JeSse JameS days Weekend after Labor Day – Yearly on the weekend following Labor Day. Re-enactments of the bank raid, a rodeo, old-time tractor pull, midway, parade, arts festival, arts and crafts shows, and much more. djjd.org

F northfield Arts guild riverfront Fine Arts FeStivAl is produced by the Northfield Arts Guild the second weekend in September, in conjunction with the Defeat of Jesse James Days. Well over 65 Minnesota fine artists display and sell their work along the beautiful Cannon River walkway. northfieldartsguild.org

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From Girls Night Out to Crazy Daze to Defeat of Jesse James to Winter Walk Northfield features activities and events for every season. Check the calendar of events at visitingnorthfield.com for specific dates and more information, or call 507-645-5604 or 800-658-2548.

F girlS nite out – Gather your girlfriends for a fun night of shopping eclectic, one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques.


FeAtured events

F cemetery StorieS – Join us under the moon for Cemetery Stories. The annual cemetery tour featuring actors portraying famous Northfielders at their gravesites. 507-645-9268, northfieldhistory.org

F South central mn Studio Art tour October – Step inside artist’s personal studios and gather a glimpse of inspiring art media. studioartour.com

F St. olAf chriStmaS FeStivAl December – A nationally broadcast musical performance on the beautiful campus of St. Olaf College. 1520 St Olaf Ave, 507-786-3811, stolaf.edu/christmasfest

F winter walk – Come experience downtown Northfield by candlelight. Stroll through unique shops, dine at fine restaurants, and enjoy caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, storytelling, luminaria, decorated storefronts and more. 507-645-5604, northfieldchamber.com or visitingnorthfield.com

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Northfield offers a variety of lodging options to suit your needs. Whether you’re looking for a romantic room for two, or a venue for a large group, Northfield’s bed & breakfast inns, hotels, and nearby camp-grounds have something for everyone.

F AmericA’s BeSt value inn and SuitesHighway 3 South, 888-315-2378americasbestvalueinn.comF Americinn lodge & Suites1320 Bollenbacher Drive, 507-645-7761americinn.comF Archer house river inn212 Division Street, 507-645-5661archerhouse.comF college city motel875 Highway 3 North, 507-645-4426motelcc.comF country inn & Suites By carlSon300 Highway 3 South, 507-645-2286 or 800-456-4000countryinns.comF Froggy BottomS river Suites309 Water Street South, 507-650-0039froggybottoms.comF the magic door Bed & BreakfAst818 Division Street South, 507-581-0445magicdoorbb.com

F lake ByllesBy 507-263-4447F nerstrAnd Big wood StAte Park 866-857-2757

neArBy camping

contAct inFormAtionNORTHFIELD CONVENTION

AND VISITORS BUREAU c/o Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce

205 3rd Street West, Suite A, P.O. Box 198, Northfield, MN 55057 Phone: 507-645-5604

Toll Free: 800-658-2548 Email: [email protected]


We look forward to hearing from you and having you visit our community!

Photo Credits: Carleton College, City of Northfield, Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee, Northfield Arts Guild, Susan Hvistendahl, Northfield Golf Club,

St. Olaf College, Griff Wigley, Northfield Historical Society

Riverwalk Market FairJune-October

Downtown Northfieldon the Cannon River

Vintage Baseball

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