Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

There are no toll fees.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Winding through the countryside between Mankato and Faribault is the 39-mile, newly paved Sakatah Singing Hills Bike Trail. The... [more]
Camping

Camping

Camping is available at the 6 Minnesota State Parks, numerous city and county owned campgrounds, and privately owned campgrounds and resorts.

 Food

Food

Food is available throughout the byway at local restaurants.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available throughout the byway.

 Information

Information

For up-to-date information on local businesses and visitor services, visit the official byway website or call the byway's official information center at 888-463-9856.
Lodging

Lodging

Overnight lodging is available in many of the communities along the byway.

 Phone

Phone

Public phones are available at many gas stations throughout the byway.
Restrooms

Restrooms

Public restrooms are available at most sites along the byway, as well as at local gas stations and visitor centers.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Some parts of the byway are gravel roads. Travelers should always listen to local radio as weather conditions can change quickly and some roads can be affected by flooding, road construction, snow, and ice. The byway is in an agricultural area so travelers may encounter large and potentially slow moving equipment and trucks throughout the year moving agricultural and mining materials.

Restrictions

All roads are available for public use. Due to changing weather conditions throughout the year, 4-wheel drive may be useful on some less-traveled or gravel-surfaced roads during winter. Weight restrictions are seasonal on various roads.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Any time of year is a great time to drive the byway.

High Season

Summer is the busiest time on the byway.

Winter

Be sure to listen to local radio for changing weather conditions.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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