Just look for the big yellow water tower that looks like an ear of corn and you will find the…read moreFairgrounds. They have events here practically all year round. A winter's farmer's market, hockey games, bull riding, flea markets just to name a few...but the big event every year is the Olmsted Country Free Fair and it is always a wonderful event to take your family to. You can get up close and personal with different breeds of pigs, cows, sheep, goats, horses...and talk to the people that are involved in raising them....I enjoy this very much. There is always a very competitive talent competition that will entertain and delight you....and let's not forget the corn dogs, lemon-aid and cotton candy.....oh yeah.....

We've been to this county fair about 5 times. Everything is pretty typical of every other county…read morefair around the state. They call many of these county fairs "free fairs" but you have to pay to get in. The money probably is for parking but no matter how you look at it it's not free. But it's a fun way to kill some time and the look at the exhibits.

This is a cool place for an exhibit on a semi-recent historical topic, which is what I came for in…read moreFebruary, 2020. They had a Beatles exhibit which featured a very nice stroll through the history of the entire Beatles phenomenon. We wound through the pre-determined path which had a few artifacts, most of which were along the lines of "here is a guitar like the one John Lennon played during this period". My expectations weren't too high for seeing real artifacts, so that was fine. They did a very nice job of taking us through the chronology of Beatlemania, and in particular I liked the photos on display. I'm very knowledgeable in Beatles history, and there were many photos that I don't recall ever having seen before. There were some cool interactive setups where you could play with some sound stuff. It was all fun and interesting. I didn't see any souvenirs for purchase that were specific to the Beatles exhibit; I'd have been interested in that. This venue is a historic theater in downtown Rochester, so it has a really cool vibe to it. You enter under the old-school marquee, past the old-school box office, and are greeted by an old-school lobby that has some fun memorabilia you can peruse before entering the main section. That main auditorium is *probably* pretty cool, but when we were in there it was mostly obscured by the Beatles exhibit. My hope is that it retains its classy, retro character, which would make it a nice environment for all kinds of events.

We drove from the Twin Cities just to see the Beatles Magical History Tour at the Chateau. It is…read morean excellent exhibit with many pieces of Beatles memorabilia, great photos, quotes from the guys and info on how they mixed music in their later days. Very interesting and fun. The Chateau is an old and very interesting building. My only negative comment is that it was cold inside. We had parked in the ramp and considered leaving our coats in the car. I was happy that we wore them as it was very chilly in the building. If you get a chance, you should go and see this exhibit, and bring warm clothes.

Took a tour and fell in love. This venue has everything to accommodate any event. It's a cozy,…read morecharming facility that's rustic in the most perfect way. I was impressed with how clean it was and it definitely gives a new meaning to a down-home country feel. The hosts Justin and Dane sealed the deal for me. They helped me envision my dream wedding. Thank you, you too. Can't wait to get hitched at the end of 2022. Won't be the last time you see me. You're going to make my family reunion the best by far!

I've stayed here once before, however this stay was not so great. The bathroom was not spotless,…read morethere were ants on the bedroom and bathroom floor and the coffee cups were super old(not covered in plastic). They did provide a refrigerator but no microwave. I guess this a good place to stay with the convenience of having a restaurant in the hotel.

The best part of our stay was the Hotel Indigo's proximity to Crave, an excellent restaurant on the…read morepremises. That aside, we found our experience at Hotel Indigo to be disappointing. Here are the reasons why: 1) PARKING: The booking information said there was a parking ramp attached to the hotel, and the lobby entrance was on the 2nd floor of the ramp. GPS took us to the front of the hotel, on Broadway, but there was no signage directing us to where the ramp entrance was located. We stumbled and fumbled our way to 6th Street and saw the parking ramp entrance. We proceeded to the 2nd floor and parked close to the entrance door of the hotel. To our surprise, we had to walk up a half flight of stairs and then began a long walk that ended at the reception desk Only then did we learn that the lobby entrance was located on 2W, not 2E where we parked. 2) RECEPTION: The reception clerk did not greet us, welcome us to the hotel, and never once looked at us. Her eyes were glued to a computer screen. She gruffly asked for our credit card and stuck out her arm more or less in our direction to receive it. She did the same with our room keys. We had to ask about parking payment and received a "Are you parked in the ramp?" response. We had to ask where the elevators were to get to our room and did not get any information about checkout time, onsite food options, wifi passwords, or even an "Enjoy your stay." 3) ROOM: It's cold in Minnesota in the winter. Planked flooring is also cold; it is uncomfortable in bare feet. The metal window frames acted as an A/C device blowing cold air into the room. We are not fans of in-room heating/A/C units as they, as this one did, NEVER maintain a reasonably consistent temperature. They turn on until they reach the set point on the thermostat and then turn off. When the temperature dips below a predetermined number, it kicks on. 4) BATHROOM: There was no place to hang wet bath towels to dry. There was only one kit bag hook (on the door), which is a problem when two people stay in the room. 5) HOUSEKEEPING: On day two, we returned to our room late in the day to find that it had not been made up. The wet towels we had placed on the floor because there was no place to hang them were still there, and the waste basket was full. 6) CHECKOUT: A different person was behind the reception desk when we checked out late morning on day three, but her behavior was identical: with eyes glued to her computer, she never once made eye contact, was brusque, and, when asked why our room hadn't been tidied up, replied that "You have to request that." THAT was a surprise. I've been traveling worldwide for five decades; that was the first time I heard about that policy. We had to ask whether we keep the key card to exit the ramp, and we never heard a "Thank you for staying with us." Suffice it to say that we were quite disappointed in the Hotel Indigo. It was not up to the IHG brand I thought I knew.

We had a wonderful experience at Salem Glen on Saturday! The building is gorgeous and cozy with…read moreplenty of sunlight. Everything tasted amazing - we did flights and bought a bottle when we needed a refill. I loved the crab apple and turkey dip ciders. The service was great - super knowledgeable and kind staff. It was great for a girls day! Plenty of parking, excited to come back in the Summer!!

So nice to be able to taste their lovely red wines before purchase. Wonderful tasting room in the…read moreoutskirts of Rochester. I love finding wineries wherever I am.

Attended a wedding Friday night here. What a lovely location! I liked that everything wasn't…read morespread out, so going from one place to another was a trip in itself! I liked how an old tree stump was made in to a table. The flagstone waklway had a big heart shaped rock @ the end. The couple got married outside under the large old tree... beautiful! The reception barn wasn't too spread out, so you could easily table hop to mingle. The hor dourves after the cermony? ...Well butter my biscuits!! There was bacon wrapped tenderloin, bacon wrapped water chestnuts and avocado toast w cherry tomatoes and onions... wow!! Parking was close to the barns, thanks for that. A beautiful, memorable location. Thanks Mayowood!!

Recently attended a wedding at this venue and it has so much to offer. It is historical and…read morespacious. There is so many different things you can do with the space no matter if your vision is rustic and laid back or elegant and formal. There is a loft with gorgeous arched doors that open up to showcase a beautiful blue Minnesota sky and cloud---such a breathtaking vision. There is another building across from the bigger barn that you can utilize also. The restrooms were clean and modern. The outdoor space is never ending. The main barn inside lower level has a lot of wood and exposed stone --the space is large enough to house people yet remain intimate due to the aesthetic. No matter what your event, wedding, office party, family reunion, or photographer. This location is just waiting for you to bring your creative vision to it.

What a great "first time" experience; I cohosted my vehicle with Brit and Kyle who were gracious…read morehosts. They explained the process and walked me through the cohosting arrangement making me feel I was with a trusted colleague. I left my vehicle with The Slow Club for eight weeks and was very impressed with communication and results, earning hard cash to augment our income while I did not need the vehicle! Kyle and Brit me and the vehicle better than when we began.

From the owner: Premium vehicle storage, full service auto repair and maintenance, social clubhouse, and event…read morespace for the discerning automotive enthusiast.

Just had the Parthenon (a greek) pizza. Had it one other time at a party there. Had to get it…read moreagain. Delicious!

This place is a must, great for family outings, a night out with friends, or a date night this…read moreplace has you covered!