Faribault, Minnesota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Faribault (pronounced FAYR-boh) is a city in Southern Minnesota. It is the county seat of Rice County and located at the confluence of the Cannon and Straight rivers.

4 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Faribault

Adam Weyer Wagon Shop

An old limestone wagon shop built in 1874. The building is occupied by a liquor store.

Alexander Faribault House

The house of fur trader Alexander Faribault, the namesake and one of the early founders of the town of Faribault. The 1853 Greek Revival house was the first wood-frame house built in Rice County.

Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library

A historic Art Deco library building in downtown Faribault.

Rice County Museum of History

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 9°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Saint Paul)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
RST Rochester International Airport, Rochester — 46 mi away. Directions

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Adam Weyer Wagon Shop, Alexander Faribault House
Lunch Depot Bar & Grill
Afternoon Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library, Rice County Museum of History

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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See

See Adam Weyer Wagon Shop (Carriage House Liquor)

An old limestone wagon shop built in 1874. The building is occupied by a liquor store.

📍 32 2nd St NE⚠ Last checked Nov 2016 — confirm before you go

Maps

See Alexander Faribault House

The house of fur trader Alexander Faribault, the namesake and one of the early founders of the town of Faribault. The 1853 Greek Revival house was the first wood-frame house built in Rice County.

📍 12 1st Ave NE🕒 Tours by appointment💲 $2☎ +1 507 332-2121⚠ Last checked Nov 2016 — confirm before you go

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See Rice County Museum of History

Local history museum with exhibits and artifacts spanning from prehistory to the present day. In addition to the main museum building there are a few historic structures located on the museum grounds that were moved there from various locations in Rice County; these include a log cabin, a schoolhouse, and an old church.

📍 1814 2nd Ave NW🕒 Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM💲 $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children 12 and under☎ +1 507 332-2121⚠ Last checked Nov 2016 — confirm before you go

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