Our favorites at Fish Lake
Food scene
This small treasure of a restaurant is only 5 miles from our cottage, always a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. They only take cash.
“The Best steak and seafood in the Midwest! Small place and they don't take reservations but the wait is well worth it. Great deck to sit on in the warmer months.”
Bergen Bar & Grill
89982 540th AveThis small treasure of a restaurant is only 5 miles from our cottage, always a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. They only take cash.
“The Best steak and seafood in the Midwest! Small place and they don't take reservations but the wait is well worth it. Great deck to sit on in the warmer months.”
Duffy's Bar & Grill
745 2nd Avenue NorthGood selection of local craft beers, draft, hamburgers, nachos, and more!
Cute cafe on the main square around the courthouse, downtown Windom, near local stores.
River City Eatery
344 10th StCute cafe on the main square around the courthouse, downtown Windom, near local stores.
Plaza Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
821 4th AveYummy Tex-Mex and Margaritas downtown Windom.
A&W Restaurant
404 Cottonwood AvenueNewish yet iconic restaurant not too far down the road.
Godfather's Pizza
112 3rd Avenue SouthPizza and Roasted Chicken at this local restaurant.
King Egg Roll
1034 3rd AvenueAmazing Homemade Egg Rolls
Minnesota Vineyards
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 MN-264Most Popular southwestern Minnesota Vineyard with Restaurant as well.
Great local vineyard that makes their own wine and has live music and fun events.
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Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th AveGreat local vineyard that makes their own wine and has live music and fun events.
Sightseeing
The Jeffers Petroglyphs site is an outcrop in southwestern Minnesota with pre-contact Native American petroglyphs. The petroglyphs are pecked into rock of the Red Rock Ridge, a 23-mile-long Sioux quartzite outcrop that extends from Watonwan County, Minnesota to Brown County, Minnesota.
Jeffers Petroglyphs
27160 Co Rd 2The Jeffers Petroglyphs site is an outcrop in southwestern Minnesota with pre-contact Native American petroglyphs. The petroglyphs are pecked into rock of the Red Rock Ridge, a 23-mile-long Sioux quartzite outcrop that extends from Watonwan County, Minnesota to Brown County, Minnesota.
Victorian mansion built in stages from 1871 to 1905 featuring period furniture & seasonal tours.
The R. D. Hubbard House
606 S Broad StVictorian mansion built in stages from 1871 to 1905 featuring period furniture & seasonal tours.
Fort Belmont hosts several items of interest including:
*Replica 1860’s log cabin and stockade
*Blacksmith shop
*Hand-built prairie sod house
*40-foot tower overlooking the Des Moines River Valley
*1/3 replica working grist mill
*1873 Lysgard farmhouse & summer kitchen
*1902 Delafield Church
*Museum and trading post
Fort Belmont
217 Belmont StreetFort Belmont hosts several items of interest including:
*Replica 1860’s log cabin and stockade
*Blacksmith shop
*Hand-built prairie sod house
*40-foot tower overlooking the Des Moines River Valley
*1/3 replica working grist mill
*1873 Lysgard farmhouse & summer kitchen
*1902 Delafield Church
*Museum and trading post
Outdoor Experiences
Kilen Woods State Park
50200 860th StPeaceful/Quiet Park
Birdwatching
Hiking
Camping
Spring Wildflowers
Kids
Such a fun place for kids and families and only an hour from our Airbnb!
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Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
224 Lamm StSuch a fun place for kids and families and only an hour from our Airbnb!
Expansive, popular park with a petting zoo, sports facilities, fishing & winter sledding.
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Sibley Park Zoo
900 Mound AveExpansive, popular park with a petting zoo, sports facilities, fishing & winter sledding.
Make memories on more than 30 rides and attractions, including the famous wooden “Legend” Roller Coaster. There are rides for every size child, young and old, and games to challenge your skills! Free parking, free admission to Arnolds Park Amusement Park, just pay to ride the rides.
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Forlystelsesparken Arnolds Park
37 Lake StMake memories on more than 30 rides and attractions, including the famous wooden “Legend” Roller Coaster. There are rides for every size child, young and old, and games to challenge your skills! Free parking, free admission to Arnolds Park Amusement Park, just pay to ride the rides.
City/town information
Fun, bigger city only an hour away with places to shop, great restaurants and fun skiing in the winter.
Mankato
Fun, bigger city only an hour away with places to shop, great restaurants and fun skiing in the winter.
Spirit Lake
Fun city on a lake with lots of cute boutiques and restaurants.
Local Breweries
Forbidden Barrel Brewing Company
900 3rd AveLocal brewery with unique beers and fun flavors.
Okoboji Brewing Company
3705 US-71Fun local beer in a great city with so much to explore.