Sanborn
In the early days, there were
no highways in Southwest Minnesota. Railroad ties and steam
engines connected our communities. Stop by one of our historic
town depots, and chances are you'll make a new friend who can
tell you all about the railroad days.
Currie
- At the End-'O-Line Railroad Park
& Museum, ride the manually operated turntable that rotated the
heavy steam engines. Ride the small scale Hilfers Train.
Restored general store and school. Exhibits of railroad
equipment and history.
Lake Shetek State Park
- Access the 6-miles
bike trail to End-'O-Line Park. Camping, fishing, hiking,
boating and guided tours. One of the region's hot spots!
Westbrook
- Restored 1906 Westbrook Hotel.
Heritage House Museum, a restored depot stands on original site.
Jeffers Petroglyphs
- Examine Native American
figures artistically etched on red quartzite rock. Carvings of
human figures, weapons and animals explained in the Interpretive
Center.
Sanborn
- Spend the night in an authentic
sod house at the McCone Sod House exhibit. Gift shop with 1880s
items. Phone 507-723-5138.
Red Rock Falls County Park
- Hike one of the many
trails and stop to enjoy the waterfalls.
