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Miles to the Byway |
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Chicago |
285 |
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Des Moines |
185 |
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Duluth |
225 |
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Fargo |
360 |
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Madison |
150 |
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Milwaukee |
210 |
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Mpls/St.P |
100 |
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Rochester |
20 |
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Sioux City |
300 |
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Sioux Falls |
205 |
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 Horse Trails
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Canoe, Kayak, or Tube |
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Non-biker Trail Ride |
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Amish Buggy |
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Fishing the Root River |
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Turkey Hunting |
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Walk the Trails |
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Smell the Flowers |
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Fall Biking |
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Drive the Byway!!! |
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There is a variety of lodging on and off the Byway including motels, campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, and guesthouses.
Click www.bluffcountry.com for more information or city links on this site. |
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All cities both on and off the Byway have restaurants, gas stations, unique shops, and various retail businesses. Click www.bluffcountry.com for more information or city links on this site. |
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Unlimited recreational activities are available on and off the Byway. Visitors enjoy biking, hunting, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, hiking, birding, motorcycling, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and much more.
Click www.bluffcountry.com for more information or city links on this site.
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All of these centers will be happy to provide information about the byway
There are restrooms, public phones, and gasoline located along the byway
Stop and visit local parks
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In 2002, Highway 16 was awarded the distinction of being designated a national Scenic Byway by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Follow the panoramic Root River Valley to the Mississippi River for two thirds of this route. The scenery in the western third of the route showcases Minnesota's rich and rolling farmland.
The east end connects with the Great river Road, and the route closely parallels the Root river, passing trout streams and spectacular tree-covered bluffs featuring limestone palisades and the rich hardwoods found in this area. This valley was untouched by the last glacier and has weathered gradually over time to create a magnificent pastoral setting dotted with small towns, quaint and historic lodging places, and a paved recreational biking and hiking trail.
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State Scenic Byways
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Historic Bluff Country |
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Southeast Minnesota
State Parks
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Beaver Creek Valley State Park |
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Forestville
Mystery Cave State Park |
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Great River Bluffs State Park |
| Lake Louise State Park |
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Dorer Memorial
Hardwood Forest
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In addition to Historic Bluff Country listed on all pages, the following Tourist Information Centers can help you with your plans. |
Brownsville
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PO Box 138
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Brownsville, MN 55919
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507-482-6732
Caledonia Chamber of Commerce
Chatfield Tourist Information Center
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16 Second Street SE
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Chatfield, MN 55923
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507-867-3966
Eitzen City Hall
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P.O. Box 110
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Eitzen, MN 55931
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507-495-3017
City of Fountain
Harmony Visitor Information Center
Hokah
Houston Tourist Information Center
La Crescent Tourist Information Center
LaCrosse Area Convention and Visitor Bureau, Wisconsin
Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Mabel Tourist Information Center
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P.O. Box 311
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Mabel, MN 55954
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507-493-5350
Preston Area Tourism Association
Rushford Area Chamber of Commerce
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116 W. Jesse St.
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Rushford, MN
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507-864-2444
Spring Grove Infromation Center
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P.O. Box 241 (Apr. - Nov.)
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P.O. Box 218 ( Dec. - Mar.)
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Spring Grove, MN 55974
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507-498-5434 (Apr. - Nov.)
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507-498-5221 ( Dec. - Mar.)
Winona Convention and Visitors Bureau
Wykoff Tourist Information Center
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P.O. Box 205
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Wykoff, MN 55990
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507-352-420
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Apple Blossom Scenic Drive
Shooting Star Scenic Byway
