7 AM – 1 PM: Make your way to Owatonna in time to shop the Farmers’ Market in Historic Downtown’s Central Park. Vendors line the ‘town square’ displaying beautiful hand-made items, homemade foods & fresh produce.
11 AM: Cross the street and discover historic downtown in the National Farmers’ Bank, designed by world-renowned architect Louis Sullivan. The bank building is famous for its what would come to be known as Prairie School architecture. Take a closer look at the historic downtown, homes, churches and schools with a self-guided walking tour. Pick-up a Historic Walking Tour brochure at the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce and Tourism or select downtown businesses.
12:30 PM: Relax and enjoy lunch downtown surrounded by historic buildings. Historic Downtown offers a variety restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique shopping. Stop by Costas’ Candies & Restaurant to pick up dessert!
2:30 PM: Tour the Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum and learn the story of Minnesota’s orphans. Between 1886-1945, 10,635 orphans passed through the only State School Orphanage in the country. Take a guided tour, watch videos and hear stories as told by those who lived at the orphanage.
5:30 PM: Enjoy your dinner in Historic Downtown Owatonna surrounded by a blend of architeture styles dating back to the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
8 PM: Relax and enjoy the rest of the evening with coffee and pie at Kernel Restaurant or a specialty martini at Torey’s Restaurant & Bar. Hospitality and a good night sleep await you back at your hotel.
