The Little Town In Minnesota That Might Just Be The Most Unique Town In The World
If you ever find yourself in New Ulm, Minnesota, you might feel like you’ve flown halfway around the world. That’s because this unique town goes all out to celebrate its German history. Spreading out over about 10 square miles in Brown County along the Minnesota and Cottonwood Rivers, this town offers a lot to do no matter what time of year you visit.
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New Ulm is a quaint town in southern Minnesota with a population of about 13,000.
The charming downtown area looks like it comes straight out of Bavaria - which it practically does. Some of New Ulm's earliest residents were German immigrants.
That includes the founder of August Schell Brewing Company, a business that has been operating since 1860. It is the second oldest family-owned brewery in America.
And if there's one thing New Ulm has, it's plenty of delicious restaurants. Try out Veigel's Kaiserhoff, the town's oldest restaurant. Established in 1938, it serves both German and American cuisine.
One of New Ulm's most famous attraction is the glockenspiel. This 45-foot clock houses 37 bells that play music three times each day. As they play, 12 large figurines rotate on a stage below the clock.
From the base to the tip of Hermann's sword, the monument is 105 feet tall. Visitors can climb up a spiral staircase on the monument to view the town from above.
Have you ever been to New Ulm? What did you do there? If you’re interested in another charming Minnesota town, check out Wabasha, the oldest town in the state.
Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 19 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at [email protected] or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
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