Bring a picnic to eat under towering trees near the swimming pond, beach house and trailheads. Also borrow a set of cornhole bags and pay a round or two of cornhole or a game of volleyball. Follow the Hiking Club Trail as it loops through the park's varied landscapes.
This 102-foot monument towering over New Ulm depicts Hermann the Cheruscan, the ancient hero whose army liberated Germany from Roman rule in 9 A.D. As German immigrants came to the United States, the legend of Hermann as the father of German independence and a symbol of honor and pride came with them.
New Ulm is 90 miles southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul and offers something for everyone, from one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants to important historical sites, inviting bed and breakfasts, and a steady stream of live music and lively conversation.