MN Hotel Owatonna Near Cabela's, Steele County Fair, River Springs Water Park
Whether you're in town for business or leisure, you'll have no problem finding entertaining things to do and great sites to see in Owatonna, Minnesota. The Country Inn & Suites Owatonna motel offers guests convenient access to Owatonna shopping, attractions, entertainment, meeting centers, golf courses, parks and more. If you're visiting our Hotel Owatonna in the winter, be sure to go skiing at Buck Hill or cross-country skiing at Kaplan's Woods Parkway. If you're visiting during the summer, stay at our hotel near Steele County Free Fair and enjoy Minnesota's largest county fair. You can also enjoy and afternoon of fun with a game of mini golf at Adventure Greens Mini Golf and enjoy Owatonna's newest addition, the River Springs Outdoor Water Park. There's plenty of shopping to be had at the Outlets at Medford and Downtown Owatonna, and the famous Minnesota Mall of America is less than an hour away.
Check out these popular attractions near our Owatonna accommodations:
Buck Hill Ski Resort This Minnesota attraction features great ski and snowboard programs for all ages including 15 runs, 11 lifts, snow tubing and one of the best snowmaking systems in the Midwest. (952) 435-7174 15400 Buck Hill Rd Burnsville, MN 55306 46 miles from hotel
Cabela's In addition to offering quality outdoor merchandise, this popular Minnesota attraction in Owatonna is host to a 150,000 sq ft showroom that is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring museum quality animal displays and aquariums. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Holiday and winter hours are subject to change. (507) 451-4545 3900 Cabela Dr Owatonna, MN 55060 4 miles from hotel
Mall of America This mega-mall and one of Minnesota's most popular attractions houses over 520 stores, 20 sit down restaurants, 30 fast food restaurants, 14 movie screens and a number of attractions including LEGO Imagination Center, Dinosaur Walk Museum, and Nickelodeon Universe. (952) 883-8800 60 East Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 57.2 miles from hotel
MN State Orphanage Museum The Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See the "State School Kids" memorial in front of the Main Building; learn about the history of the school from the only known Orphanage Museum in the nation and watch the 1930's video of the children. Also, be sure to visit the four outdoor Audio Tour Stations. Arranged group tours are offered. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm (507) 774-7369 540 West Hills Circle Owatonna, MN 55060 0.4 miles from hotel
Owatonna Arts Center The Owatonna Arts Center, less than a mile from our MN hotel, features a variety of exhibits, collections, classes, gardens and more from local, regional and national artists. Hours: Tue-Fri 1pm-6pm (507) 451-0533 435 Garden View Ln Owatonna, MN 55060 0.9 miles from hotel
Preferred Outlets at Medford For Owatonna shopping near the hotel, check out the Preferred Outlets at Medford. Stores include Bath & Body Works, Gap, Columbia, Eddie Bauer, Nike, Oshkosh, Old Navy, Gymboree and more. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm (507) 455-2042 6750 W Frontage Rd Medford, MN 7 miles from hotel
Rice Lake State Park Enjoy camping, hiking, picnicking, canoeing, golfing and fun at this Park near hotel Owatonna. (507) 455-5871 8485 Rose St Owatonna, MN 55060 6.7 miles from hotel
River Springs Water Park The part features a lazy river, two large slides, activity pool and zero depth entry with play features. (507) 444-4321 3065 St Paul Rd Owatonna, MN 55060 4 miles from hotel
Steele Country Free Fair This annual fair in Owatonna is Minnesota's largest county fair. With vendors from 25 states, over 100 food stands, 30 rides, free entertainment and much more, the Steele County Free Fair is an Owatonna attraction not to be missed. (800) 423-6466 (507) 451-5305 1525 S Cedar Ave Owatonna, MN 55060 2 miles from hotel
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According to legend, Chief Wabena heard of curing waters at a natural spring in what is now southeastern Minnesota. He moved his tribe there so his frail daughter, Princess Owatonna, could drink from the spring - and her health was restored. Today's residents and visitors still enjoy the rejuvenating effects of a pleasant town full of history, attractions, parks and family-friendly activities. Built alongside the Straight River, the city is now convenient for business and leisure travelers thanks to its location at the intersection of Highways U.S.14, U.S. 18 and Interstate 35. Architecture buffs won't want to miss the Wells Fargo Bank, with stained glass, gold leaf arches and murals - so stunning that the building was featured on a U.S. postage stamp. History lovers enjoy the Village of Yesteryear, which includes 11 buildings and a caboose dating back to the 1850s, and artistic types flock to the Owatonna Arts Center and Sculpture Garden, a Romanesque building housing numerous exhibits. And don't forget to take a healing sip from the bubbling waters of Mineral Springs Park, where a statue of Princess Owatonna serenely stands watch.
Did you know?
Cabela's, located in northwest Owatonna, is the world's foremost outfitter for fishing, hunting and outdoor gear, with 150,0000-square feet of retail space. The store attracts 4 million people a year, making it the second most popular attraction in Minnesota. (The first is the Mall of America in Bloomington.)