Location map ..........................2

Autum in Northfield .............3-6

Winterwalk .............................7

October highlights ................8-9

Nov.-Dec. highlights .........10-11

Make plans to come back ......12

Points of interest ..................14

Lodging ................................14

Community index ............15-17

wild & scenic river big woods state park carleton arboretum golfing • sledding • skiing skating • hiking • snowmobiling

Welcome to this, your menu for the arts, history and nature in northfield. as you wine, dine and relax in our historic river town, we know you’ll enjoy our fine restaurants, live music and theater, comfortable lodging and friendly residents. inside you’ll see how the cultural and arts traditions that our community was founded on con-tinue to thrive. come for an event and stay for a weekend! for more go to www.visitingnorthfield.com.

this publication is produced four times a year by the

Northfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

205 3rd st. west, suite a, p.o. box 198 northfield, minnesota 55057

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mill ruins veblen house valley grove church James-younger gang attempted bank robbery historic site

Tours – self-guided or for large groups – contact the Northfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and plan yours today! 507/645-5604 or 800/658-2548 www.visitingnorthfield.com.

History comes alive in northfield from the infamous James-younger gang bank raid (1876) re-enactments to our historic architecture and prestigious colleges (carleton founded 1866, st. olaf in 1874), northfield has nourished its past so as to enjoy its present, all within a very charming setting. mirroring its 1855 founding as a mill town, world-famous malt-o-meal operates today out of a historic mill on the same downtown location as the original. the wonderful aroma of its hot cereal production (this is the only place in the world where it is produced) oftentimes envelopes these cozy environs along the banks of the cannon river.

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northfield is on the northern edge of southeastern minnesota, just 35 miles south of the twin cities and 50 miles northeast of rochester. highways 19 and 3 intersect in northfield and connect the community to interstate 35 on the west and highway 52 on the east.

for details on upcoming events – flip through this guide. for detailed listings for the current month, go to www.northfieldguide.com.

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historic northfield, sitting on the banks of the cannon river and cradled in the low rolling hills of southeastern minnesota, offers abundant op-portunities to take part in the colors and bounty of a minnesota fall.

a song from the 1960’s musical “oliver” begins, “who will buy this wonderful morning, and put it in a box for me?” of course, it’s not possible to actually buy a morning, but it is fun to buy while out in a wonderful morning; autumn mornings in northfield are often spectacular, and the local retail season is dynamic, diverse and – luck-ily for all – lasts year-round. founded in 1855 by John and anne north, northfield wears its history well, from its stately neighborhoods to the park-like presence of carleton and st olaf colleges; the downtown itself retains a 19th-century charm that makes strolling a joy, while downtown area shops feature one-of-a-kind treasures both vintage and contemporary. name your retail pleasure, and northfield’s sure to have it. from artwork to clothing to minnesota-made candies, northfield is a shopper’s paradise.

A sk minnesotans to name their favorite season. you will, of course, hear different answers from different people: skiers and skaters and ice fishing fans look forward to the frigid snap of a winter’s day; gardeners are happi-est when planting in the cool, damp earth of spring, and anyone who loves a lake or a game of baseball needs nothing more than a hot sun to bask in this briefest of northern pleasures. yet in a land so famous for the length of its cold season, the number of people who thrill to the chill of a brisk autumn breeze and long for that first sweater-weather day may seem surprising to the uninitiated. there must be something about autumn in minnesota.

perhaps it’s the ever-present, incandescent gold of the landscape, the rich hue of fall. it starts in september with the lightest brushstrokes over verdant green fields, bursts out loud in october, and then mellows to the quiet bronze of november. and though december often presents itself with the white of winter, it marks the formal end of the autumn season and the fulfillment of the harvest. autumn in minnesota is a time of activity, both outdoors and in, and 3

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art? a bona fide art destination with a stellar – and growing – reputation, northfield offers a variety of commercial galleries that feature artwork both local and long distance; the galler-ies themselves range from those that represent a number of artists to smaller and more intimate venues where it’s possible to enjoy a comprehen-sive vision from a single artist. the northfield arts guild, 304 division st., has been a mainstay in the community for more than 50 years; its mission to stimulate and promote local artists has resulted in a gallery noted for its excellence. the adjoining shop is newly renovated and sells outstanding local work. Just outside of town in the rolling countryside, the somers studio and gallery offers opportunities to buy original work from multi-award-winning pastel artist and northfield resident fred somers. the somers studio is part of the studio art tour and sale oct. 23 and 24 that features more than 25 artists in the northfield area; this showcase of local talent provides an ideal base for a full weekend of art and country rambling.

and for outdoor art downtown, be sure to check out northfield’s newest tradition, riverwalk mar-ket fair every saturday and runs through oct. 16 for visual artists and oct. 30 for farmers. this seasonal gathering of local artists and artisan food vendors presents an ever-changing array of multi-media artwork, all along the cannon river.

when the car’s filled with treasures and you’re ready to rest, make reservations at one of northfield’s lovely, period-inspired inns, the elegantly renovated downtown archer house or the magic door b and b. your weary feet will thank you.

if the southward drop in temperatures has you looking to update your wardrobe, northfield delivers a host of excellent choices for the discriminating fashionista. sisters ugly, 220 division st., would be comfortable in uptown minneapolis or on 50th and france in edina; this trendy boutique offers the hottest of labels in a sleek and sophisticated setting, but with friendly small-town service. the rare pair, 401 division st., has been a northfield anchor since 1977, specializing in classic clothing and footwear for men and women. look for the fun and funky collection of socks and headgear designed to keep you cute while keeping you warm. for the eco-minded, northfield has not one, not two, but three trendy and fun recycled clothing stores, fashion fair, the thrifty parrot and the vintage-minded – and teen favorite – ragstock.

from books and antiques to furniture and gifts, to the caloric goodness of cocoa bean’s choco-late confections, you’ll find most stores locally

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owned and staffed, and you’ll leave each one with the feeling of having made new friends.

here on dec. 9? the best of downtown northfield’s shopping, dining and entertainment all come together at winter walk, northfield’s annual holiday celebration. streets are closed to auto traffic and opened to carolers and horse-drawn wagons; local dance companies perform outside and in, chestnuts roast outside and pedestrians are invited into downtown businesses for special sales and delicious treats.

of course, there’s more to do downtown than shop. for foot-tapping, heart-pounding indoor exercise, nothing can beat the fun of the north-field harvest stomp, a community contra dance held oct. 22 at the northfield armory. this is a dance event for all ages; neither a partner nor dance experience is required, just comfy shoes and a desire to have fun. there is an admission fee, and the stomp is not recommended for very young children.

theater lovers have a range of choices through-out the fall that include “violet” playing oct. 6-10 at st. olaf, tennessee williams’ “summer and smoke” that runs oct. 28-30 at carleton, and the locally written “singer sisters” at the northfield arts guild theater nov. 5-21.

music abounds as well, from chamber concerts at the colleges to local bands that often play outside at the area’s music-loving pubs until the northern winds send them indoors – still making music – for the winter.

enjoy the rich history that northfield offers with a visit to the northfield histori-cal society on bridge square. housed in the original first national bank of northfield and displaying impressive memorabilia from that infamous 1876 James-younger gang bank raid, the historical so-ciety provides a wealth of local history far be-

yond frank and Jesse James, and lends historical depth to this colorful and independent-minded town. if you’re here on oct. 23, be sure to attend “cemetery stories”; this annual historical society treat involves a nighttime torch-lit tour through northfield’s past, with costumed actors portray-ing some of the famous denizens of town – right at their tombstones! the historical society is open tues-sat 10-4 and sundays 1-4 or online at northfieldhistory.org. there are admission fees for the museum and for the event.

for most minnesotans, the truest celebration of autumn’s multi-colored glory can only be found outdoors. northfield boasts more than 35 parks, which cover more than 400 leafy acres. many are within walking distance of downtown; some have play equipment and trails, and all provide nature space and romping room for little and long legs alike. if it’s a longer trail you crave, carleton’s cowling arboretum takes you to the quiet of a nature preserve in mere minutes, and offers ten well-groomed miles of trails for the hiker, biker and cross-country skier. established in 1927 by carleton president donald cowling and modeled after the arnold arboretum at harvard university, the “arb,” as it’s affectionately known by locals, consists of 880 acres of conservation and research splendor and is free to all. and if you’re here on the first friday evening of the month, carleton’s goodsell observatory makes the most of the crisp autumnal skies by opening its state-of-the-art and historic telescopes to the public, for free. the observatory has been in use

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from the 1870s and is still an important part of carleton’s research and education.

for a day – or a weekend – in the woods, the state park at big woods nerstrand offers all the beauty of the minnesota wilderness in autumn, and is just a few miles away. named for the island of big woods that mid-19th century europeans found amidst the prairie oak savannas, the big woods encompasses more than 2800 acres with more than 11 miles of hiking and dozens of campsites. savor the acrid woodsmoke and bring your cam-era; this technicolor season lasts only so long.

once back in town, be sure to sample the culture that only a town with two colleges can provide. both founded in the mid-19th century, carleton and st olaf colleges offer a full calendar of events throughout the fall, most open to the public. and when it’s time to eat, there are an abundance of mouth-watering stops throughout northfield that range from the authentic mexi-can goodness of el tequila, 1010 so. hwy. 3, to the classic steak and potatoes menu of butler’s steak and ale, 620 water st. so.

autumn moves in – and out – quickly, and its dance is exuberant before it’s over. come experi-ence the bounties that northfield has to offer, from its farms to its galleries, and take part in the season. we look forward to seeing you here.

For an easy reference, please note that pages 8-11 offer highlights of October-December happenings while pages 14-17 provide a full index of shops, restaurants, lodging and more.

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it’s three weeks before christmas and the evening air is sharp. downtown northfield is alive with shoppers; dance troupes perform on the square and horse-drawn wagons carrying laughing fami-lies lumber down the streets. a barrel of roasting chestnuts is positioned at a convenient street corner, and the nutty aroma draws a constant stream of hungry merry-makers. stores are open, full and lit up with the colors of the season, while downtown galleries display everything from fan-cifully decorated wreaths to locally created art. hot cider warms a cold body, but the assortment of red noses spotted among the crowds seem to always top smiles. music – from strolling carolers to trumpet bands – is everywhere.

expecting to see Jimmy stewart running down the main thoroughfare shouting, “merry christmas?” it’s an image often referenced, laughingly, by northfielders during the annual winter walk, and stewart’s george bailey wouldn’t be out of place in this happy bustle. sponsored by the northfield area chamber of commerce and marking its 12th year on dec. 9, 2010, this one-night, pull-out-the-stops, small-town holiday celebration is like no other. if a community is defined by individuals uti-lizing their talents and working together to create something special for all, then this is an example

of community at its finest: everyone gets involved, from the business owners to the public schools to the farmers to the legion of ever-ready volunteers that northfield produces on a grand scale. and from the youngest merry maker to the oldest, it provides the antidote to the hi-speed commercial-ism of today’s holiday season.

sure it’s cold outside – this is december in min-nesota – but people take their time and enjoy the weather; with the main street cordoned off to automobile traffic, the unhurried pace allows for happy greetings and conversation. many of the stores offer winter walk specials and yummy treats from hot apple cider to crisp sugar cookies, making holiday shopping a party. and for the little ones, nothing is more exciting than the chance to meet and talk to that jolliest of elves, santa claus. will he make an appearance this year...? he hasn’t disappointed yet.

so it’s three weeks before christmas: come to winter walk and enjoy the holidays the way they used to be, with songs and smiles and care-fully chosen, one-of-a-kind gifts that will carry the memories of this special place with them for years to come. and if you do see george bailey, be sure to wish him a merry christmas.

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St. Olaf ’05 Reunion Art Showoct. 1-3 artonwater gallery

Kate Godwin’s ‘raw Art’ Opening(s)oct. 8-10 artonwater galleryPrints.

Paper Trail: Doug FoxgroverExploring

the dialog between pixels, print and paper. Fancy Water: Sharol Nau Multi-media. through oct. 23northfield arts guild

This Here Now: Nature and Human Consciousnessflaten art gallery, st olafThe irreducible nature of hu-man experience and the nature of consciousness.

Prints Around the Pacific Rimcarleton college art galleryNew work by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand and Canada, each engaging printmaking as a sustained research process.

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Riverwalk Market Fair and Farmers Marketsaturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Fine art and craft; local, organic produce; artisan foods and strolling en-tertainment around Bridge Square and along the Riverwalk on the Cannon. A fun, family friendly event! Fine artists through Oct. 16, farmers through Oct. 30. Oct. 9 and 16 are Harvest Market Festival days.

Fall Harvest Festivaloct. 1-3, fri noon-5 p.m., sat/sun 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.thorn crest farms, dundasA delightful day in the country. Pumpkin picking, grass maze, country store, gift shops and dried flowers. Free admission. A special candle-lit evening Friday, Oct. 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Hayride, band, bonfire and gift shops, $4 admission.

St Olaf College and Carleton College Homecomingsoct. 1-3

Sogn Valley Craft Fairoct. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. oct. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. sogn valley farmstead just outside cannon fallsAn impressive variety of juried art. Details at sognvalleyartfair.com.

Carnegie Centennial Celebration – Poetry Readingoct. 4, 7:30 p.m.united church of christ

Garrison Keiller and local poets.

Laura Baker Gala and Auction: Sharing Brings Good Fortuneoct. 16, 5:30 p.m.great hall, carletonAn evening of food, fun and philan-thropy. Appetizers, complimentary wine, dinner and live auction.

Exhibits

South Central Minnesota Studio Art Tour and Saleoct. 23-24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.29 artists, 14 studios. Details at www.southcentralartour.com.

Cemetery Storiesoct. 23, 5-9 p.m.calvary cemeteryActors portray Northfielders from their gravesites under a full moon. Information and reservations at 507/645-9268, northfieldhistory.org.

Northfield Harvest Stompoct. 22, 7-10:30 p.m.northfield armoryA community contra dance with music by Contratopia. Dance instruction at 7. $9 adults/$6 students.

Trio Montecinoconcert hall, carletonoct. 8, 8 p.m.Clarinet, piano and cello – Beethoven, Brahms and Bruch with newer works by such masters as Alfonso Montecino, Alfred Prinz and Roberto Sierra.

Carnegie Centennial Concert: ÖsterVästerBöttenoct. 9, 6:45-8:30p.m.northfield public library St. Olaf students brass band.

Pianist John Jensenoct. 10, 3:15 p.m.urness recital hall, st olafJensen often appears on St. Paul Sunday Morning and A Prairie Home Companion.

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TheaterVioletoct. 6-8, 7:30 p.m.; oct. 9-10, 2 and 7:30 p.m.haugen theater, st. olafSet in the South in the 1960s, Violet sets off on a journey to a TV evangelist who, she believes, will heal the physical scar she received in a childhood accident. A beautiful score surrounding a story about self-discovery, hope and forgiveness.

Lyric Theater: Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchioct. 22-23, 8 p.m.urness recital hall, st. olafOne-act operas by Giacomo Puccini.

Summer and Smokeoct. 28-30, 7:30 p.m.; oct. 30, 2 p.m.arena theater, carletonTennessee Williams’ play centers on a high-strung, unmarried minister’s daughter and the spiritual/sexual romance that nearly blossoms between her and the wild, undisciplined young doctor who grew up next door.

Pianist Christian Ihle Hadlandoct. 11, 7 p.m.urness recital hall, st olaf

One of the finest Norwegian classical pianists.

Mark Kreitzer and Bandoct. 22, 8 p.m.concert hall, carleton

Melius Trio: Violin, Cello, Pianooct. 26, 7 p.m.urness recital hall, st olaf

Halloween Howls & Handbellsoct. 31, 2:30 p.m.bethel lutheran churchSt. Olaf Handbell Choir

Pipes, Pumpkins and Pfergoct. 31, 7:30 p.m.boe memorial chapel, st. olafHalloween organ extravaganza.Lectures

Printmaker Charles Cohanoct. 13, 7 p.m.boliou auditorium, carleton

Commonalities and differences between artists working around the Pacific Basin. Cohan heads the Printmaking Program at the University of Hawaii.

Pianist Mark Mazullooct. 14, 11:30 a.m.urness recital hall, st olafLecture/recital.

Performance

oct. 1 – rudolph byrd Civil rightsoct. 8 – sandra cisneros Hispanic authoroct. 15 – r. dale guthrie Paleolithic art

oct. 22 – robert bullard Environmental justice/human rightsoct. 29 – suzan harjo Native American issues

Weekly Convocations • fridays, 10:50 a.m.skinner memorial chapel, carleton

Power to the People: Paintings by Michael Freythrough dec. 4northfield arts guildRealistic portraits and figure paintings with a modern bent.

Art of MOSFILM: Art and Craft of Russian Filmnov. 6-dec. 12flatten art gallery, st. olafFilm, film props and costumes – exploring the history of Russian film and its relevance.

ExhibitsKathy Miller Watercolorsnov. 11-14artonwater gallery

‘a favorite cup’nov. 4-dec. 24artonwater galleryFunctional fine ceramics.

Prints Around the Pacific Rimthrough nov. 17carleton college art galleryNew work from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand and Canada, each engaging printmaking as a sustained research process.

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Goodsell Observatory Open Housenov. 5 & dec. 3, 7 p.m.carletonThis first Friday of the month open house links star-gazers to modern and historic equipment and knowledgeable professors – contingent on the skies.

Three Links Holiday Harvest Bazaarnov. 5-6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Holiday fare and tasty treats, bake sale with Scandanavian favorites, lunch, shopping and a silent auction.

Fine Craft Collectivenov. 11-dec. 24Site TBD. Check for updates and hours at finecraftcollective.com.

November/DecemberLecturesBao Phi and Douglas Kearneynov. 4, 7 p.m.viking theater, st. olafPhi, a Vietnamese-American, spoken-word artist, writer, community activist and Kearney, a poet who teaches at the California Institute of Art, will read from current works with a discussion and book signing to follow.

Michael Armacostnov. 5 convocation, 10:50 a.m.skinner chapel, carleton

Armacost has served as undersecre-tary of state for political affairs and ambassador to Japan and the Philip-pines. He is the author of “Friends or Rivals?,” which draws on his tenure as ambassador to Japan and consid-ers the future dealings of the United States with this extremely important trading partner and ally.

Fall Mellby Lecture:nov. 16, 7 p.m.viking theater, st. olafMike Leming, professor of sociology

Discovering Familiesnov. 18, 4 p.m.viking theater, st. olafLecture and Q&A with widely pub-lished author, William J. Doherty, director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program, University of Minnesota.

Christmas in the Countrynov. 26-28, fri noon-4:30 p.m.; sat/sun 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.thorn crest farms, dundasAn old-fashioned Christmas. Cut your own trees. Freshly made evergreen wreaths for sale. Gift shops open Nov. 26-Dec. 5.

12th Annual Winter Walkdec. 9, 5-9 p.m.downtown northfieldFestival holiday fun for the holidays. See article on page 7.

Festival of Wreathsdec. 9, 5-9 p.m. dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. dec. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.northfield arts guild

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TheaterThe Singer Sistersnov. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 7:30 p.m.; nov. 14 & 21, 2 p.m.northfield arts guild theaterWritten by local playwright Marc Robinson, “Singing Sisters” is a sweet comic drama about four sisters, lost opportunities and choices gone wrong.

Twelve Angry Jurorsnov. 5, 6, 12, 13, 7:30 p.m. northfield high schoolStrong personalities. Growing tension. Violent disagreement. This adaptation of the television drama crackles with dramatic conflict.

The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Othernov. 12-13, 18-19, 7:30 p.m. nov. 14, 6 p.m.nov. 20, 2 and 7:30 p.m. kelsey theater, st. olafA city square: a shifting environ-ment where daily life is put under a magnifying glass and images of our past, present and future collide in a symphony of movement and sound.

PerformancesCarleton Choir and Carleton Singersnov. 6, 8 p.m.concert hall, carletonA smorgasbord of sacred and secular works from the Renaissance period.

Chinese Music Ensemblenov. 7, 3 p.m.concert hall, carleton

Carleton Orchestranov. 12, 8 p.m.concert hall, carleton

Carnegie Centennial Concert: Cellist David Carter

nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m.northfield public libraryCarter will be joined by his chamber music friends.

Percussion Ensemblenov. 18, 8:15 p.m.kelsey theater, st. olaf

St. Paul Chamber Orchestranov. 20, 7:30 p.m.boe memorial chapel, st. olaf

St. Olaf Christmas Festivaldec. 2-5, 7:30 p.m.skoglund center, st. olafLimited tickets. Sunday performance broadcast live on Minnesota Public Radio.

Tuba Christmasdec. 4, 3 p.m.buntrock commons, st. olaf

Woodwind Nightdec. 8, 7 p.m.urness recital hall, st. olaf

NAGcrackerdec. 9, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.northfield arts guild

Carnegie Centennial Concert: St. Olaf String Quartetsdec. 11, 7-8:30 p.m.northfield public library

Carnegie Centennial Concert: St. Olaf Chamber Music Ensemblesdec. 11, 7-8:30 p.m.northfield public library

String Nightdec. 13, 7 p.m.urness recital hall, st. olaf

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FebruaryNorthfield Winter Stomp feb. 18

marchSt. Patrick’s Day Festivities downtown northfield

Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival northfield middle school

mayGirls Night Out may 6

St. Olaf College Commencement Weekend may 27-29

Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Annual Swap Meet & Flea Market

JuneTaste of Northfield

Celebrate Dundas June 24-25

St. Olaf College Reunion Weekend June 3-5

Garden Tours June 25-26

JuneBug June 22-25

July4th of July Hometown Celebration and Bike Criterion

Crazy Daze July 28www.northfieldchamber.com

Rice County Fair July 19-24www.ricecountyfair.net

Books & Stars in the Parks www.ci.northfield.mn.us/ library

augustDennison Days www.dennisondays.com

Theater in the Park aug. 5-7 & 11-13www.northfieldartsguild.org

Dakota County Fair aug. 8-14www.dakotacountyfair.org

Outlaw Run www.northfieldhistory.org/ outlawrun

Bridge Chamber Music Festival www.bridgechamber.org

Harvest Festival

Books & Stars in the Parks www.ci.northfield.mn.us/ library

september Rice County Steam and Gas Engine Fall Show www.ricecountysteamandgas.com

Defeat of Jesse James Dayssept. 7-11 • www.djjd.org

Riverfront Fine Arts and Crafts Festival sept. 10-11

Rice County Steam and Gas Engine Fall Show

Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival

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Carleton College ............................................carleton.edu

Cowling Arboretum – 880 acres of forests, prairie restoration, wildlife and a 15-mile trail system ranked by Runner’s Magazine as the top place to run in Minnesota and one of the top 10 in the country!

Goodsell Observatory – observe the stars with historic and present-day telescopes. Open the first Friday of every month.

Japanese Garden – designed by Dr. David Slawson, who studied under Kinsaku Nakane, one of Japan’s foremost garden designers.

Historical Society/Museum ........... northfieldhistory.org

Housed in the nationally registered historic Scriver Build-ing (site of the 1876 James-Younger Gang attempted bank robbery), the Society and museum offer exhibits, informa-tion and souvenirs of yesterday and today, 507/645-9268.

RiverwalkOffering scenic views of the Cannon River, one-of-a-kind shopping, entertainment and a waterfall that casts a romantic glow to an evening.

St. Olaf College .................................................. stolaf.edu

Norwegian-American Historical Association A treasure trove for scholars of Norwegian-American life and history. Open to the public by appointment, 507/786-3221.

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Come for an event – stay for an experience!lodgingAmerica’s Best Value Inn and Suites – 507/663-0371 or 888/315-2378, so. hwy. 3, americasbestvalueinn.com – In-room high-speed Internet, free continental breakfast and an upgraded bath are just some of the amenities offered.

AmericInn Lodge & Suites – 507/645-7761, so. hwy. 3, americinn.com – Pool, free high-speed Internet access, cable TV, free local calls and complimentary breakfast included with every room.

Another Time Bed & Breakfast – 507/645-6367, 305 railway st. so. – This quaint bed-and-breakfast offers four guest rooms in a classic 1913 home and four-course gourmet breakfasts. Children welcome.

Archer House River Inn – 507/645-5661 or 800/247-2235, 212 division st., archerhouse.com – Opened in 1877, this 36-room inn is a grand four-story red brick building situated on the banks of the Cannon River. Pets welcome.

Archibald Inn Bed & Breakfast – 507/664-9481, 107 first st., archibaldinn.com – This 1869 Italianate Victorian home is on the National Historic Registry and features two private suites, elegant breakfasts and onsite trail access for hikers, skiers and snowmobilers.

College City Motel – 507/645-4426, 875 n. hwy. 3 Conveniently located just one mile north of town, this motel offers low daily, weekly and monthly rates.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson – 507/645-2286 or 800/456-4000, 300 so. hwy 3, countryinns.com Free high-speed Internet and complimentary breakfast are standard with each comfortable room.

Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Suites – 507/650-0039 309 so. water st., froggybottoms.com – All suites feature a fully equipped kitchen, dining and living areas and WiFi. The pub is open all day and features live music, entertainment and a patio overlooking the Cannon River.

Magic Door Bed & Breakfast – 507/581-0445, 818 division st. so., magicdoorbb.com – Just two blocks from downtown Northfield and the Cannon River, this three-room inn features home-cooked breakfasts, private whirlpools and an extensive movie selection.

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arts and cultureArt Galleriesnorthfield arts guild ...........507/645-8877, northfieldartsguild.org

304 division st. s.flaten art museum ..............507/786-3248, stolaf.edu/depts/art/

st. olaf collegecarleton college art gallery ............................... 507/222-4469

carleton.edu/campus/gallery, carleton collegeartonwater ...............................507/786-9700, artonwater.com

217 s. water st., ste. 101eclectic goat .............................507/786-9595, 418 division st.grezzo gallery, studio and framing .................... 507/581-2161

220 division st.swag ...........................................507/663-8870, 423 division st.windows on paradise ........... 507/645-5563, 904 division st. s.studio elements .................... 507/786-9393, studioelements.net

16 bridge sq.

Theatersarena and nourse little theaters ......................... 507/222-4471

carleton.edu, carleton collegekelsey and haugen theaters ...............507/786-3240, stolaf.edu

st. olaf collegelockwood theater company ...........................302 division st.

lockwoodtheater.orgnorthfield arts guild theater ............................. 507/645-8877

northfieldartsguild.org, 304 division st. s.

diningAmericanapplebee’s neighborhood grill and bar .............. 507/645-8955

applebees.com, 2433 hwy. 3 s.beef o’brady’s .......................... 507/664-9112, beefobradys.com

2018 Jefferson rd.butler’s steak and ale ........................................... 507/786-9797

butlerssteakandale.com, 620 water st. s.hogan brother’s acoustic café ............................ 507/645-6653

415 division st.northfield golf club ........................................... 507/645-4026

northfieldgolfclub.com, 707 prairie st.the ole café .......................... 507/645-2500, the-ole-cafe.com

1011 st. olaf ave.perkins restaurant & bakery ................................. 507/645-4830

perkinsrestaurants.com, 1401 riverview dr.Quarterback club ................... 507/645-7886, 116 w. third st.willinger’s golf club .............. 952/652-2500, willingersgc.com

6900 canby trl.

Coffee Shopsbittersweet eatery and gathering place ............... 507/645-5922

bittersweeteatery.biz, 212 division st.caribou coffee ......................507/645-7650, cariboucoffee.com

400 w. fifth st.goodbye blue monday coffeehouse ................... 507/663-6188

319 division st.hideaway coffeehouse and wine bar ................. 507/664-0400

hideawaycoffeehouseandwinebar.com, 421 division st.James gang coffeehouse ..................................... 507/663-6060

jamesgangcoffeehouse.com, 2018 Jefferson rd.

Ethnicchapati – a taste of india................. 507/645-2462, chapati.us/

214 division st.el tequila mexican restaurant ...507/664-9139, 1010 s. hwy. 3kurry kabab ..........................507/645-9399, 2018 Jefferson rd.

kurrykabab.commandarin garden .................... 507/645-7101, 107 e. fourth st.new buffet................................ 507/645-0808, 630 s. water st.pan pan ....................507/786-9200, panpan.us, 303 division st.

Fast Foodarby’s ....................507/645-4144, arbys.com, 2220 gleason ct.culver’s of northfield ...................... 507/645-7700, culvers.com

960 hwy. 3 s.kentucky fried chicken ........................507/645-8009, kfc.com

2300 gleason ct.mcdonald’s .....507/663-0236, mcdonalds.com, 1101 s. hwy. 3subway sandwiches & salads ..........507/645-7226, subway.com

416 s. hwy. 3taco bell ................ 507/663-7011, tacobell.com, 410 s. hwy. 3tacoasis .....................................507/645-5340, 1140 s. hwy. 3wendy’s old fashioned hamburgers ................... 507/645-4900

wendys.com, 1301 bollenbacher dr.

Pizza/Italianb & l pizza ................................507/663-0390, 514 division st.basil’s pizza palace .................... 507/663-1248, 301 s. water st.domino’s pizza ...507/663-1221, dominos.com, 110 e. fourth st.george’s vineyard ............ 507/645-0100, georgesvineyard.com

1160 s. hwy. 3papa murphy’s take ‘n bake pizza ........................ 507/663-7272

papamurphys.com, 2014 Jefferson rd.

Pubs & Grillsthe contented cow ............ 507/663-1351, contentedcow.com

302 division st.dawn’s corner bar ............. 507/663-0593, dawnscornerbar.com

mill and railway streets, dundasfermentations wine bar and bistro ...................... 507/645-8345

fermentations-bistro.com, 236 n. railway st., dundasfroggy bottoms river pub & suites ...................... 507/650-0039

froggybottoms.com, 305 s. water st.J. grundy’s rueb-n-stein ..................................... 507/645-4405

ruebnstein.com/, 503 division st.l & m bar & grill .... 507/645-8987, 224 n. railway st., dundasthe tavern of northfield ..................................... 507/663-0342

tavernofnorthfield.com, 212 division st.

Specialitybrick oven bakery, inc ......................................... 507/645-9517

brickovenbakery.com, 630 professional dr.cocoa bean ...............................507/645-5322, 515 division st.dairy Queen of northfield .................................. 507/645-8912

dairyqueen.com (open seasonally), 900 n. hwy. 3fused..........................................507/786-9696, 200 division st.the grand event center ...................................... 507/663-1773

grandnorthfield.com, 316 washington st.kings’ room at st. olaf college .........507/786-3763, stolaf.edunorthfield ballroom ............................................. 507/645-6110

northfieldballroom.com, 1055 hwy. 3 n.Quality bakery and coffee shop .....507/645-8392, 410 division st.tea creations ........................... 507/786-9500, 306 division st.

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recreationApple/Berry Pickingfireside orchard & gardens .............. 507/663-1376, 225 hwy. 19 e.lorence’s berry farm.................................... 507/645-9749 or 2528

28625 foliage ave.

Athletic Clubscurves ....................507/645-7634, curves.com, 1040 hwy. 3 s.northfield athletic ..........northfieldathletic.com, 507/645-8007

1000 hwy. 3 s.snap fitness ... snapfitness.com, 507/663-1777, 1500 clinton ln.anytime fitness ....................anytimefitness.com, 507/650-0010

618 division st.

BowlingJesse James lanes ................ jessejameslanes.com, 507/645-8322

1700 hwy. 3 s.

Cross Country Skiing/Hiking/SnowmobilingNerstrand Big Woods State Park

(cross country skiing/snowmobiling) 3,000 acres of wildflowers, wildlife, trails and campgrounds a short drive from Northfield ........................................................507/333-4840

Waterford Trail – (snowmobiling) 42.5-mile trail running through scenic forests, fields and pastures, starting in Northfield’s Sechler Park.

Cannon River Wilderness Area (cross country skiing) 850 acres and nearly 14 miles of wooded river valley with a self-guided nature trail and Cannon River access ................................................507/332-6105

Cowling Arboretum – (cross country skiing) see Carleton College listing.

River Bend Nature Center – 750 acres of nature with public programs and an ampitheater just 14 miles from Northfield. ................................................................507/332-7151

City Parks and Trails More than 35 parks and open spaces, pedestrian and bicycle paths, an arena, playgrounds, athletic facilities, trails, picnic grounds and more.

Golfingnorthfield golf club ........................................... 507/645-4026

northfieldgolfclub.com, 707 prairie st.willinger’s golf club .............. 952/652-2500, willingersgc.com

6900 canby trl.twin oaks driving range .......... 507/663-1824, 8187 hall ave.

Tennis – when the schools aren’t using them, these courts are available for public use:Carleton College – by Bell Field on the eastern edge of campus

and in the Cowling Arboretum near the entrance off Highway 19 (Division Street).

St. Olaf College – Carlson Tennis Courts near the north entrance of Skoglund Center.

Northfield High School – on the northeast side of the building located south of downtown on 246 (Division Street).

Ice Skating/Hockey Indoor open skating is available at the Northfield Arena, South Highway 3, November through March. Outdoor facilities include maintained rinks (some with warming houses) at: Babcock, Washington and Way parks; Sibley and Greenvale schools; Northfield High School; and Carleton College.

SleddingSt. Olaf Old Main Hill – Since the early 1800s this

site has been a sledding tradition in Northfield.Carleton – Not as steep as the St. Olaf hill, the Evans Hall

hill at the southeast end of the Arb at the end of Second Street.Other, gentler slopes, can be found at area parks and behind

Sibley Elementary School.

shoppingAntiques and Gently Usedantiques of northfield ......................................... 507/664-9599

antiquesofnorthfield.com, 416 division st.seven gables books and antiques ....................... 507/645-8572

313 washington st.old stuff shop ......................... 507/645-7821, 219 water st. s.used a bit shoppe ................... 507/645-1399, 624 water st. s.

northfieldseniorcenter.org/used-a-bit

Art See galleries

Book Storescarleton college bookstore ............507/222-4153, carleton.edu monkey see monkey read .................................. 507/645-6700

monkeyread.com, 425 division st.st. olaf college bookstore .................507/786-3048, stolaf.edu

Clothinganna’s closet .............................507/645-2539, 302 division st.fashion bug ...............................507/645-4140, fashionbug.com

420 schilling dr., dundasfashion fair ...............................507/645-6967, 411 division st.fine threads ..............................507/663-7993, 314 division st.ragstock ............ 507/645-9081, ragstock.com, 420 division st.the rare pair .......507/645-4257, rarepair.com, 401 division st.sisters ugly .... 507/645-2376, sistersugly.com, 220 division st.the thrifty parrot ..................... 507/645-1685, 507 s. water st.

Farmers MarketLocal growers every Tuesday and Friday, May-October, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Riverside Park or two miles from downtown at Bridgewater Produce. And every Saturday, 9-11 a.m. in the Water Street parking lot off Bridge Square as part of Riverwalk Market Fair.

Giftsa bag lady ................................507/330-0949, 212 division st.craft collective .... open nov. 26-dec. 24, finecraftcollective.com digs ................... 507/664-9140, shopdigs.com, 310 division st.evenson’s hallmark .......................507/645-8537, hallmark.com

660 water st. s.monarch .......................... 507/663-7720, monarchgiftshop.com

405 division st.oolala ............ 507/645-5275, shopoolala.com, 320 division st.paper petalum ............................507/663-0565, 212 division st.present perfect...........................507/645-9131, 419 division st.the secret attic ........................ 507/645-6510, 113 fifth st. w.

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Specialtyaescendant accessories .............507/645-5555, aescendant.com

13 bridge sq.aquatic pets ...............................507/663-1096, 414 division st.bierman’s home furnishings ................................ 507/645-9272

biermansflooring.com, 422 division st.buttons, bows, and baby doll clothes ................ 507/664-3890,

500 division st.champion sports ......................507/645-8229, 407 division st.cocoa bean ...............................507/645-5322, 515 division st.echo used dvds and games .............................. 507/645-4095

echodvds.com, 409 division st.fit to be tri’d ...........................507/786-9191, fittobetried.com

306 division st.forget-me-not florist .......................................... 507/645-4956

forgetmenotnorthfield.com, 501 water st.glass garden beads .........507/645-0301, glassgardenbeads.com

413 division st.harmon’s photography .............507/645-5491, 220 division st.hoffman’s photography ....................................... 507/645-5173

hoffmans-photography.com, 504 division st.Jenkins Jewelers .........................507/645-6502, 313 division st.larson’s printing ..................507/645-7238, larsonsprinting.com

207 water st. s.menard’s .......507/664-3811, menards.com, 100 schilling dr. s.mike’s bicycle shop ................507/645-9452, 416 grastvedt ln.northfield historical society museum store ......... 507/645-9268

northfieldhistory.org, 408 division st.radio shack ............................... 507/645-1339, radioshack.com

396 schilling dr., dundasrocky top screen printing & embroidery ........... 507/645-6576

rockytopmn.com, 427 division st.rooms by tagg 2 ..................507/645-9100, roomsbytagg2.com

314 division st.sears of dundas ...................................507/645-7774, sears.com

396 schilling dr., dundas the sketchy artist ............ 507/645-2811, thesketchyartist.com

300 division st.thorn crest farm .... 507-645-4182, 11885 cabot ave., dundas

open weekends nov. 26-dec. 5, thorncrestfarm.com

Department Storesk-mart ....507/645-8484, kmart.com, 404 schilling dr., dundastarget ..................... 507/645-4777, target.com, 2323 hwy. 3 s.walgreens ........ 507/645-9658, walgreens.com, 401 w. fifth st.

Riverwalk Market FairLocal organic produce, meats, cheeses, fresh-cut flowers, artisan breads, pastries and coffees, ceramics, original prints and paintings, fine craft items and street entertainers along the Cannon River between 2nd and 5th streets. www.riverwalkmarketfair.org

transportationecotrans ..507/664-3859, goecotrans.com, 1310 bollenbacher dr.first choice shuttle ......... 507/645-4447, youarriveontime.comJefferson bus lines ................ 888/864-2832, jeffersonlines.com,

801 washington st.JJ taxi ................................................................... 507/645-8737northfield lines ................. 507/645-5267, northfieldlines.com,

32611 northfield blvd.northfield metro express ................................. 507/645-5267

northfieldlines.com, 32611 northfield blvd.northfield transit/dial-a-ride ............................. 507/645-7250

ci.northfield.mn.us/cityservices/transit, 801 washington st.

top notch transportation inc. ........................... 612/600-8794, tntransportationmn.com

for more retail, churches, salons, service stations and other amenities, please see the shopping index at

www.visitingnorthfield.com.

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