Overview
Luverne is a town in Southern Minnesota.
4 sights · 5 things to do · 4 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Luverne
Blue Mounds State Park
Camping, hiking, rock climbing, wildlife, Bison herd, prairie wildflowers and grasses
Rock County Historical Museum
The History Center, located in the historic former Ford dealership building in downtown Luverne, features displays of Rock County cities, Rock County government and changing displays on specific historical topics.
Carnegie Cultural Center
The Carnegie Cultural Center was used as the Rock County Community Library until volunteers completed renovations in 1991 to change the facility into the Carnegie Cultural Center, which is the home of art organizations f…
Hinkly House Museum
The Hinkly House is a beautifully preserved and accurately restored Victorian period home.
The Lake
Fishing dock, beach volleyball, room to barbeque, and a large sandy beach. The Lake hosts the annual Fourth of July celebration.
Rock County Fair
Agriculture fair held annually during the last week of July.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Sioux City)
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.
- FSD Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Sioux Falls — 27 mi away. Directions
- SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field, Sioux City — 87 mi away. Directions
- OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 163 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Rock County Historical Museum, Palace Theatre, Carnegie Cultural Center
- Afternoon Hinkly House Museum, Rock County Fair
- Evening Blue Mound Liquor
Day 2
- Morning Blue Mounds State Park
- Evening Take 16 Brewing
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Understand
Luverne is the county seat of Rock County Minnesota. The county holds the distinction of being one of four counties in the state of Minnesota without a natural lake. It is one of four towns profiled in the 2007 Ken Burns documentary The War. It is the main setting for the second season of the TV show Fargo.
Get in
By bus
- Greyhound, Jefferson Bus Lines
By car
- Interstate 90, east and west. U.S. Highway 75, north and south. Rock County Highway 4, east and west.
By plane
- Quentin Aanenson Airfield - LYV
Get around
By personal automobile, bicycle or walking.
See
See Carnegie Cultural Center (Rock County Fine Arts Association)
The Carnegie Cultural Center was used as the Rock County Community Library until volunteers completed renovations in 1991 to change the facility into the Carnegie Cultural Center, which is the home of art organizations from all around Rock County.
Do
Do Blue Mounds Trail & Luverne Loop
The Blue Mounds Hiking and Biking Trail offers six miles of trail from Main Street Luverne to the Blue Mounds State Park. Trail users can access the Blue Mounds Trail by parking at Redbird Field and accessing the starting point of the trail at the intersection of Main Street and Blue Mound Avenue. The second option is parking at Blue Mounds State Park via the Main Entrance and accessing the trail from within the Park. The third option is parking at the Cliffline Area along County Hwy 8 (parking passes available on site).
Buy
Drink
Drink Take 16 Brewing
Craft brewery.
Drink Howling Dog Saloon
Bar & grill.
Drink Blue Mound Liquor
Liquor store.
Sleep
Stay Cozy Rest Motel
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Park · 4 mi away
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