- The list below includes 27 free or cheap things to do in or near New Ulm, Minnesota, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, History Museums, Parks and Historic Sites.
- From Flandrau State Park to German Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Ulm and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mankato and North Mankato.
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Covering 982 acres and attracting 250,000 visitors each year, the Flandrau State Park has camping sites, picnic areas, playgrounds, and several other amenities. Wildlife can be observed in here, which includes white tailed dears, raccoons, and many bird species.
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Peaceful and serene, German Park is a great place for an afternoon of relaxation. Its beautiful landscaping includes an angel fountain, floral gardens and pavilion where gatherings like reunions or birthday celebrations can be enjoyed.
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Home to a carillon clock tower, Schonlau Park is a small park area with trees and benches. The main attraction is the glockenspiel tower, measuring 45 feet high with several bells, dancing figurines and chimes played at specified times.
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Proudly planted in New Ulm, Minnesota, Hermann the German is the affectionate nickname given to the Hermann Monument, which is a testament to the culture and societal contributions of Germanic Americans. The monument was erected in 1897 and remains one of New Ulm's defining features.
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A sign of New Ulm's Germanic heritage, the Glockenspiel is a large outdoor clock that displays a panoply of colorful figures when it chimes. The Glockenspiel is currently set to chime only three times a day.
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Included on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wanda Gag House is a museum and interpretive center dedicated to the legacy of artist Wanda Gag and her family. The house hosts a variety of programs and exhibits.
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Curated by the Minnesota Historic Society, the Harkin Store Historic Site is a late-19th century-style general store. Much of the inventory on the shelves comes from the last supply shipment the store received before it went out of business.
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Built in 1887 by John Lind, the 14th Governor of Minnesota, the John Lind House welcomes visitors. The site hosts play readings and other special events, and is available for rentals.
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The Putting Green, Inc. is a unique miniature golf course that doubles as an environmental learning center and features a community garden and solar club house. They are generally open from May to October.
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N German Street, German Park, New Ulm, MN
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Erected in 1991, the German-Bohemian Immigrants Monument is a bronze statue of a man, a woman, and a child. The monument was created to memorialize the old traditions from the country of Germany.