This time of year seems to bring out the longing for spring in all of us.  We’ve been cooped up for a few months and getting a bit bored with the same old routine.  Now is the perfect time to plan a getaway to New Ulm!  Plus there are added perks to visiting New Ulm this time of year including lower hotel rates and no crowds to fight!

There is a travel deal right now if you want to visit on March 31.  Click here to learn more about this stay-and-play package.

Coming another date?  There is plenty to keep you busy in New Ulm!  Here are a few ideas:

Chill Out (outdoor fun):

• Snowshoe/Ski at Flandrau State Park – rent equipment on site
• Glockenspiel – performance 3x daily
• Way of the Cross – completed in 1904 by nuns
• Hermann Monument – on the national-register!  You can’t climb to the top this time of year, but it is still worth checking out!
• Downtown Walking Tour – self-guided – pick up map at Visitor Center
• Snowmobile trails
• Ice Skating – indoor rinks at the Civic Center have open skate times – skate rental available

Warm Up (indoor fun):

• Brown County History Museum – hands-on exhibits, don’t miss the nationally-award-winning US-Dakota War exhibit on the 3rd floor!
• Schell’s Brewery – tours available on the weekends, but grounds and gift shop open daily! Visit the Museum of Brewing on site too!
• New Ulm Cathedral – aw-inspiring interior with artwork by nationally-known local artists
• Turner Hall – MN’s oldest bar – check out the 1873 murals in the rathskeller!
• The Grand Center for Arts & Culture – art exhibits, gift shop, live music/food/drinks on Fri & Sat nights!
• Shopping – you’ve heard of New Ulm boutiques and specialty shops – come see what all the buzz is about!
• Dining – from sauerkraut to steak to enchiladas, we’ve got it all!
• Movie Theater – catch a flick!
• Bowling – how’s your game?  
• Newest hot spots in New Ulm?  Experience the Starkeller Brewery & Tap Room and The Retz 227 Speakeasy – both are a little hard to find, but well worth the search!

These are just a few of the things you can experience when you visit New Ulm this winter/spring!  Click here for more trip ideas, lodging options, and more to help you plan your trip.

Photo credits:

• Schell’s Brewery in the Winter – Tim Cordes, Hermann Monument – Tim Cordes, Brown County History Museum – Kyle Krenz