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Albert Lea, Minnesota...
The Land Between the Lakes
History...
- Historic tour of Albert Lea.
- Visit the Freeborn County Historical Museum and Pioneer Village - home of the Minnesota Rock and Roll and Country Hall of Fame as well as memorabilia from local celebrities Marion Ross and Eddie Cochran.
- Visit the Story Doll and Toy Museum.
- Explore the history of Dutch immigrants at "Heritage Huis" - a one room museum featuring memorabilia of the city of Hollandale.
- Enjoy an authentic Dutch lunch served by the ladies of "St. Paul's Lutheran Church" - Dutch meatballs, potatoes, cole slaw, dessert and a beverage. Mmmm!
Gardens...
- Explore the Itasca Rock Gardens.
- Enjoy coffee and cookies near the fountains of New Denmark Park.
- Pick up a new plant at Hill's Gardens.
Dining...
- Turtle Dove Tea House.
- Freeborn County Historical Museum.
Shopping...
- Something Special in the Nest.
- The Heart of the Artichoke.
- Midwest Antiques.
- Addie's Floral.
- Adam's Originals.
- Birds and Beads.
- Stamp Studio.
Quilting...
- Visit the Calico Hutch quilt shop in nearby Hayward.
And More...
- Cruise Albert Lea Lake aboard the Pelican Breeze II.
- Enjoy a trip to a local working potato farm.
- Visit a soy candle and soap factory.
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Quilt & Pelican Breeze II Tour
Meet your Albert Lea Step-on-Guide at Northbridge Mall
off exit 157 on I-90. (Near the Shopko entrance to the mall).
Start your day off right with a Historic City Tour of Albert
Lea. On this tour you'll see the beautiful historic buildings
of downtown, our two spectacular lakes and much more.
Join us on the Pelican Breeze II for a delightful lunch while
you cruise on one of the largest natural lakes between
Minnetonka, Minnesota and the Gulf of Mexico, Albert
Lea Lake, which covers 2,600 acres. Cruise by our scenic
state park and enjoy the beauty of natural wildlife. The
Captain and First Mate will provide a historically-narrated
tour.
Calico Hutch Quilt Shop is a unique quilt shop experience
that will keep you busy with their numerous rooms and
displays. The ladies that work there have a passion for
quilting and are full of ideas, hints and would enjoy visiting
with you.
Enjoy an afternoon dessert or cookie and beverage before
you leave! |

Botanical, Beauties, & More
Enjoy a fabulous lunch at the Turtle Dove Tea House.
Before leaving the Turtle Dove be sure to enjoy shopping
in the beautiful 1880's Victorian home and visit the gardens
and babbling brook outside. Continue your quaint
shopping across the street from the Turtle Dove Tea
House at Something Special in the Nest. This speciality
shop is nestled in the oldest church in Albert Lea. The
age-old charm included in this building is the planked
floors, and high curved ceilings.
A Historic City Tour of Albert Lea with our step on guide.
On this tour you'll see the beautiful historic buildings of
downtown, our spectacular lakes and much more.
Itasca Rock Garden is a privately owned garden that's a
must see. In this garden you'll see two small structures
resembling castles, two stone bridges and a pond. Enjoy
the colors, senses and smells of the season. Afternoon cookies and coffee at New Denmark's Park
in Albert Lea will complete your tour. Enjoy the beauty
of the fountains on Fountain Lake while taking in the
sights of one of Albert Lea's most beautiful and peaceful
city parks. |

History & Pelican Breeze Tour
Meet your Albert Lea Step-on-Guide at Northbridge Mall off exit 157 on I-90. (Near the Shopko entrance to the mall).
Start your day off right with a tour of The Freeborn County Historical Museum, rated one of the finest history complexes in Minnesota, and home to the "Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame" and Marion Ross of "Happy Days." The Village depicts the lives of early settlers. The site has 14 buildings that include a one-room school, general store, church and jail.
Continue your day with a Historic City Tour of Albert Lea. On this tour you'll see the beautiful historic buildings of downtown, our spectacular lakes and much more.
Join us on the Pelican Breeze II for a delightful lunch while you cruise on one of the largest natural lakes between Minnetonka, Minnesota and the Gulf of Mexico, Albert Lea Lake which covers 2,600 acres. Cruise by our scenic state park and enjoy the beauty of natural wildlife. The Captain and First Mate will provide a historically narrated tour.
Afternoon cookies and coffee at New Denmark Park in Albert Lea will complete your tour. Enjoy the beauty of the fountains on Fountain Lake while taking in the sights of one of Albert Lea's most beautiful and peaceful city parks. |

Dutch Delight Tour
Meet your Albert Lea Step-on-Guide at Northbridge Mall off
exit 157 on I-90. (Near the Shopko entrance to the mall).
Start your day off right with a Historic City Tour of Albert
Lea. On this tour you'll see the beautiful historic buildings of
downtown, our two spectacular lakes and much more.
Our first stop in Hollandale will be the historic, "Heritage
Huis" - a one room museum featuring memorabilia of
Hollandale and the history of Dutch immigrants.
Enjoy an authentic Dutch lunch served by the ladies of the
"St. Paul's Lutheran Church" - Dutch meatballs, potatoes,
coleslaw, dessert and a beverage. Very interesting!
Enjoy a trip to a local working potato farm. At R & R Farms,
Larry will show you through the entire potato process, from
planting, harvesting, storage to washing and bagging.
Afternoon cookies and coffee at New Denmark Park in Albert Lea will complete your tour. Enjoy the beauty of the Fountains on Fountain Lake while taking in the sights of one of Albert Lea's most beautiful and peaceful city parks. |