'''New Ulm''' [http://www.newulm.com] is a prosperous small city in Southern Minnesota. It is the seat of Brown County, and had population of 13,132 at the 1990 census. The people of New Ulm are very proud of their German heritage, and commemorate it year round with parades, parties, and holiday celebrations.
Get in
New Ulm is located at the intersection of US Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 15.
Get around
Contact or visit the New Ulm Visitor Center for advice, maps, and directions about town. The Visitor Center is located at 1 North Minnesota Street in New Ulm. The telephone number is 888-463-9856. URL: http://www.newulm.com/index.html
See
August Schell Brewing Company - Brewery Tours. 860 Schell Road. 00-770-5020. chells@schellsbrewery.com. 07-359-9119. all for hours. 2.00 per person (under 12 free). ttp://www.schellsbrewery.com.
Brown County Historical Society. North Broadway Street. 07-233-2616. CHS@BrownCountyHistoryMNUSA.org. 07-354-1068. on-Fri: 9am-4pm, Sat: 1pm-5pm. 3.00 for adults, students and members free. ttp://www.browncountyhistorymnusa.org/.
Hermann Monument" - this 102 foot high monument to Hermann, the German Hero, was erected from 1888 to 1897. It includes a grand domed cupola supported by columns, with an enormous 32 foot tall statue of Hermann on the top. address=". ree. ttp://www.newulmweb.com/citylights/hermann.html.
Martin Luther College. 995 Luther Court. 07-354-8221. 07-354-8224. ttp://www.mlc-wels.edu/home.
Town Team Baseball" - New Ulm participates in Minnesota's famed amateur '''Town Team Baseball.''' leagues and tournaments. url="http://www.minnesotabaseball.org/.
Do
'''Festivals''' - there are a number of additional events, but these are the four most popular, as reported by the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce:
* Oktoberfest - this is an observance of the traditional German holiday. Activities include public entertainment, music, beer tasting, German food and horse drawn trolleys.
* Bavarian Blast - this is another German-themed party in the downtown area. It is centered around German Park and George's Ballroom.
* Bockfest - hosted by August Schell Brewing Company, this is a winter festival with (what else) a German beer theme.
* Fasching - this festival features German food, beverages, music, and craft activities.
'''Sightseeing''' - the Chamber of Commerce has a Visitor Center that can set you up with maps, an itinerary, or even a guided tour.
'''Dining''' - see below
'''Explore History''' - New Ulm has preserved its history and the story of the immigrants who founded the town. You can explore preserved buildings, documents, and artifacts all over town. Check with the Brown County Historical Societ to get started.
Flandrau State Park. ttp://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/flandrau/index.html.
Just passing through? Stay at one of our clean, well-kept hotels and visit again soon!
Buy
New Ulm has the full range of shopping options, including "big-box," regional, boutique, and souvenir shopping. Browse the charming and quaint midwestern downtown or cruise the commercial streets and you'll find what you're looking for.
Eat
Joni's Restaurant and Catering. 4 N. Minnesota Street. 07-359-2018"
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery. 727 South Broadway Street. 07-354-6688.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill. 10 20th Street South. 07-359-2775.
Burger King. 922 South Broadway Street. 07-354-1268.
Carl's Corner. 00 Center Street. 07-354-4241.
Dairy Queen. 501 North Broadway Street. 07-359-9229.
Otto's Feierhaus & Bierstube. 101 South Broadway Street. 07-359-5300.
Pioneer College Caterers Inc.. 995 Luther Court. 07-354-2001.
Taco Bell. 07 North Minnesota Street. 07-354-2421.
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Domino's Pizza. 15 North Minnesota Street. 07-359-7711.
George's Fine Steaks & Spirits. 01 North Minnesota Street. 07-354-7440.
Godfather's Pizza. 627 South Broadway Street. 07-354-4863.
Kaiserhoff. 21 North Minnesota Street. 07-359-2071.
Papa Murphy's Take & Bake. 612 South Broadway Street. 07-359-3939.
Plaza Garibaldi. 707 North Broadway Street. 07-359-7073.
Drink
Sleep
Holiday Inn New Ulm. 102 S. Broadway. 77-276-1817.
Microtel Inn & Suites New Ulm. 24 20th South Street. pm. 1am.
Super 8 Motel. 901 South Broadway. pm. 1am.