Stay with Choice Hotels in Owatonna, MN for an outdoor adventure at zoos, parks, museums and more!
A beautiful tree-lined city built on the shores of the Straight River awaits you in Owatonna. Hotels in this city make it easy to get ready for a day out on a town filled with expansive prairie land and scenic vistas. Book with Choice Hotels in Owatonna, MN so you can take in the parks, trails and abundance of outdoor recreation.
The city was founded near the Straight River and Maple Creek making for beautiful surroundings. In fact, legend has it that a Native American Chief came to this city after having heard that the waters had curing powers. His daughter, Princess Owatonna, the city’s namesake, drank from the river and today visitors from around the nation come to relax in this beautiful valley and enjoy the magic of the waters for themselves. Learn more about the city’s lore and more at Steele County History Center. This museum features displays, educational programming and rotating exhibits relative to Steele County and Minnesota history. Truly feel as you’ve stepped back in time by visiting the Village of Yesteryear. Experience what it was like in this city at the turn of the 20th Century. This 15-structure site has become a landmark and a historic treasure to residents and visitors alike.
Get your fair share of the city’s arts and culture scene at the Owatonna Arts Center where you’ll find diverse groups of works by local and regional artists! Shop at one of the biggest outdoor outfitters at the Medford Outlet Center or at one of the many other stores! Go from art to animals by heading to the Rad Zoo, the Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo! The zoo is home to 150 kinds of animals from all over the world. Owatonna is located just one hour south of Minnesota’s Twin Cities, so you can find more places to explore with a short drive. Take the Historic Walking Tour through town or visit one of the many museums you’ll find when you step out of your affordable room with Choice Hotels in Owatonna, MN. Book online now!
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