I have been attempting to contact this venue to arrange a visit and assess whether it is suitable…read morefor our wedding; however, I have not received any response. Thus far, I have sent three emails. I am genuinely interested in this location due to its proximity to many of our family members, the stunning photographs, and the appealing amenities I have come across. I look forward to receiving a reply.

Attended a family wedding. Was charming and perfect for a small wedding. Loved the old farm house…read morefor photos. Facilities were clean and we had a blast with dinner and dancing in the barn.

Excellent adventure for children, especially in fall…read more We went with our homeschooling co-op. Was a great opportunity to showcase bits and pieces of historical farm life. They have some beautiful livestock, and overall a scenic farm. My advice -- (1) be sure to bring a stroller with nice, large wheels so that you can pass through some rocky trails and long grass. (2) bring some food and a picnic blanket. This farm is the perfect place for a family picnic, and (3) bring lots of water. There is a beautiful trail that you'll want to take advantage

I came here for a special event called Tour De Farm, which is a farm to table picnic. The concept…read moreis simple, you eat on the farm a meal which is prepared only from ingredients from the farm. A 3 year old pig was the special guest of honor for the day and she played an important role in most of the dishes. Tour guides from the historical society dressed in time period costumes to give the tours which really gave the whole thing a special ambiance. They also had a horse drawn trolley to take guest around and show them the vast acres of farm land. Animals from pigs, cows, chickens and horses where all there and what makes this farm so special is it is purely educational. No food is sold from here, it is only used to teach people about farming so if you want to experience a farm go to the website find out more about how to take a tour. It's inexpensive, pretty close to the city and great for kids!

I wasn't sure what to expect when we stopped at the Hinckley Fire Museum, but it ended up being one…read moreof the most memorable parts of our trip. If it's your first time visiting Hinckley, this is one stop that's worth making. The museum tells the story of the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894 through artifacts, photos, and personal accounts that really bring the history to life. It's hard to imagine the devastation until you walk through the exhibits and learn what the community endured. One thing I couldn't help but notice is that the museum sits directly across the street from the town's fire station. There's something incredibly fitting about that. A place that preserves the memory of one of the deadliest wildfires in American history now looks out at the firefighters who protect Hinckley today. It's a quiet reminder of how much the town has overcome. Even if you're not someone who usually visits museums, I'd recommend adding this to your itinerary. It gives you a deeper appreciation for Hinckley beyond the restaurants and attractions and helps you understand the history that shaped the community you see today. Don't forget to pick up a few Minnesota favorites from the gift shop on the way out. I would suggest the maple syrup. Outside of the museum you'll find a relief house. This displays what a typical house was like for a family of four after the fires. It made me appreciate the home and space that I have.

This museum takes you on a history lesson about the town and the horrendous fire that destroyed it…read morein 1894. It has nothing to do with a fire house, if that is what you were thinking (I know I was). It is located in what use to be a train depot. You can still see train tracks in the back. They have pretty much maintained it to it's original glory, even though the first one was burned in the fire. It has a decent sized parking lot and also serves as a welcome center and gift shop for the town. I paid $5 for admission to the museum (which I did not mind a chalked it up as a donation to the preservation of this historical landmark). The museum is decent with a short movie that details what happened with the fire, artifacts from the fire, equipment from the time, information placards, art, equipment and displays from the time like a doctors office, the station's communications room, a relief house, a train caboose and depot agent's apartment. The relief house and caboose are located outside, right near the picnic shelter that has a couple of picnic tables under it. It is a nice place to take a break and enjoy some lunch. Keep in mind that they do not have a restaurant or snack bar on site though. It is a somewhat small museum. The tour is self guided and they give you a laminated sheet that explains each room. The museum is manned by volunteers who are some of the nicest people that you will meet and take a lot of pride in the place. In addition to the fire, the museum has exhibits that touch on its Native American roots right outside of the room the movie is played. This is a nice change of pace from your normal touristy stuff. You also get a decent self guided history tour. I spent about an hour here. I will admit that it gets sleepy at some portions of the tour. However, If you are in the area, I still recommend that you should check it out.

This memorial was dedicated in 2006. It sits right next to Sandstone's Train Park. It is a very…read moresimple memorial that is in a horse shoe shape on a nicely paved area. It consists of two black granite slabs. One of the slabs has an American Shield with five stars on the top. Under the shield you will find "TO HONOR AND IN MEMORY OFF ALL MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" inscribed under the shield. The other granite slab had the seals from the five US armed forces: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard, in a zig zag pattern. In front of the slabs is a flower wreath on a stand. Behind the slabs is three flag poles. On both sides of the entrance to the memorial are metal benches that visitors can sit and reflect. Behind the memorial are a couple of flower gardens with small American flags in them and a cement bench. To the memorials right is another small garden with a silhouette of a solider kneeling in front of a soldier's cross. I visited the memorial in October and its landscaping was still looking great. The flowers were still in bloom, the mulch was perfectly placed and the lawn was manicured. I could only imagine what it looks like in spring. This is a simple but nice memorial to those heros that have served. I will admit, this is a simple memorial and probably not a destination stop. It is still a great stop to make if you are in the area though. I was there about 10 minutes. I really appreciate those that put it together and continue to maintain it. Job well done.

Awesome bridge that has a bike & pedestrian passage on the north side! Pullouts for viewing the St…read moreCroix River is worth it! We've seen eagles tangling right in front of us on the bridge. Be sure to check out the St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail! I will add it to our Yelp info!

Sail on silver girl... All your dreams are on their way…read moreThe bridge is now here. Minnesota is not too great about timely building or rebuilding bridges. The old Lake Street Bridge and the old High Bridge were in such disrepair before they were replaced, not to even mention what happened with the 35W bridge. Since that tragedy, we have gotten better. There is the new Wakota Bridge and the new Hastings Bridge, both of which were overdue. However, the bridge most in need of replacing - the old Stillwater Lift Bridge - took way too long to get something to finally happen. Good thing the feds and/or Sconnie probably picked up a large part of the tab. Who knows how long it would have took otherwise? The bridge is the continuation of MN Highway 36 across the river. There is a pedestrian and walking path on the north side with several platforms with nice views of Stillwater. No such path on the other side of the bridge. I let Yelp do an auto fill on the address which gave it a location in Hudson. It should really probably be listed in Stillwater or Bayport, MN or Houlton, WI. Get to work Yelp in San Fran and get a better address on this for me. K, thanks.

As a Blaine resident I am not happy with this building. We tried getting a room for Girl Scouts…read moreyears ago but since we would do crafts and have snacks we were not allowed to be there even if we offered to vacuum and clean up. So much wasted space on the center. They could have forfeited 'the view' and built some multi-purpose rooms for the community on the second floor in the middle. Now I hear there is tens of thousands of dollars needed to up date rooms (lunch rooms and workout rooms being some of it) and space. I just don't think it was an efficient use of tax payers money.

What a fantastic hidden gem! To spend a nice spring day, my family decided to drive to the little…read moretown of Scandia and spend the afternoon. Since we hadn't been to Scandia before, we didn't have anywhere particular in mind to go. When arriving at a park, we noticed it shared a space with Gammelgarden. When we had parked to go to the playground, we had actually parked in front of a Swedish historical museum. We were so pleasantly surprised! Visiting cultural and history sites is our favorite thing to do, so we couldn't believe our luck. To top it off, they were open on a Sunday for a guided tour! Our guide, named Reese, was in costume and was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Finding a museum open for business on a Sunday in a small town was an unexpected pleasure. For the next couple of hours, we experienced the buildings and artifacts that make up this wonderfully historic little complex, including the oldest Lutheran church inthe state of Minnesota! Each house, called "hus", was filled with original artifacts from the people who lived in Sweden or Scandia as it was first blossoming as a settlement. The museum gave us information on upcoming events and classes that each member of my family would be interested in - including an event thus summer where participants roll "meatballs" made from painted golf balls down to Gammelgarden from a shop on the main street. We will definitely be coming back!

From the owner: Step back in history. Meaning "old farm" in Swedish, Gammelgården Museum of Scandia is the only…read moreopen-air museum devoted to preserving, presenting, and promoting Swedish immigrant heritage in the United States. In buildings that have been carefully preserved and restored, visitors can get a glimpse of the daily lives and artifacts of these immigrants and participate in events and classes. The Välkommen Hus and Butik gift shop are open daily from May through December. The five historical buildings are open from May through October. Join us for a tour of our buildings, Midsommar, Spelmansstämman, Swedish Coffee Parties, Girls & Dolls Tea Parties, Lutfisk, Lucia Dagen, and more.

The City of Scandia has a knowledgeable and professional staff. All have been very helpful whenever…read morewe have needed to reserve the Scandia Community Center, had to get help with building permits, or answer questions about businesses or organizations in town. The City's public works staff does an excellent job of plowing the roads and taking care of making Scandia look beautiful for residents and visitors.