Minnesota is full of some of the cutest, most picturesque towns around. Whether you like to immerse yourself in art or get lost in Mother Nature, the Land of 10,000 Lakes has something to delight. But what about farm towns? These humble towns are often overlooked, but they can be the perfect places to get away from it all. Read on to learn about our favorite charming little farm town in Minnesota.

Sauk Centre is a small farm town right in the center of Minnesota. It's a little over 100 miles northwest of the Twin Cities.
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The town's claim to fame is that it is the town that inspired Sinclair Lewis's Main Street.
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But this charmer of a town is much more than its literary legacy.
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Its Main Street has the wholesome small-town charm that you'd expect in any small Midwestern town.
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Small shops and restaurants line the town's streets - each filled with kind and welcoming people.
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On the outskirts of town, huge farms dominate the landscape.
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The backroads of Sauk Centre and the surrounding area are perfect for a summer drive.
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What's more peaceful than the sight of a tractor pulling bales of hay, a bright red barn, or a field of lowing cows?
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Sauk Centre is even home to an entire farm restaurant that you can - and should - visit.
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Tutti Frutti Market Farm brings farm-fresh taste to the table for diners every single day!
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If you’d like to disappear into the peace and quiet of farm country for a little while, head out to Sauk Centre, Minnesota. This little farm town is one of the prettiest places in the state!

If you’ve ever been to Sauk Centre, did you think? What are your favorite things to do there? Let us know in the comments below!

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