Food scene
"My favorite pizza! Wood-fired. Chef Topher also has sushi nights. Order online for pick-up only."
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"My favorite pizza! Wood-fired. Chef Topher also has sushi nights. Order online for pick-up only."
Wednesday margarita night. Great Mexican food & drinks. Outdoor patio dining option as well.
Plaza Garibaldi
1707 N Broadway StWednesday margarita night. Great Mexican food & drinks. Outdoor patio dining option as well.
The oldest bar in Minnesota! The interior has historic murals painted on the walls, a must see!
6 locals recommend
New Ulm Turner Hall
102 S State StThe oldest bar in Minnesota! The interior has historic murals painted on the walls, a must see!
Sozial Resturant and Bar
209 N Minnesota StYou have to try your hosts recommendation: Joe loves the Rueben sandwich!
A division of Schell's brewing company offering sour beers. The taproom has a museum of artifacts. A unique experience.
The Starkeller
2215 North Garden StreetA division of Schell's brewing company offering sour beers. The taproom has a museum of artifacts. A unique experience.
Worth the trip just out of town! Lovely country setting with the most amazing old oak tree with a swing! - you just have to see it! Take a tour to taste the German, French & American style wines. Enjoy the surroundings with great wine, food, and live-music weekends throughout the summer.
Morgan Creek Vineyards and Winery
478th AveWorth the trip just out of town! Lovely country setting with the most amazing old oak tree with a swing! - you just have to see it! Take a tour to taste the German, French & American style wines. Enjoy the surroundings with great wine, food, and live-music weekends throughout the summer.
MN EIS
10 North Minnesota StreetIce cream, homemade waffle cones, and German Spaghettieis! YUM!
A modern speakeasy bar and craft cocktails. This is a hidden gem, an almost secret location: look for the purple light in the alley! Super cool!
The Retz 227
518 Center StreetA modern speakeasy bar and craft cocktails. This is a hidden gem, an almost secret location: look for the purple light in the alley! Super cool!
Becky Bakes
213 South Minnesota StreetIf the pictures don't have your mouth watering then check your pulse...
The website says it best : You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy donuts and that’s kind of the same thing.
And coffee too!
Backerei & Coffee Shop
27 South Minnesota StreetThe website says it best : You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy donuts and that’s kind of the same thing.
And coffee too!
George's Fine Steaks & Spirits
301 N Minnesota StVeigel's Kaiserhoff
221 North Minnesota StreetAuthentic German food in an authentic German town.
Carl's Corner
21378 1st StBest chicken around! Just outside of town in downtown Essig.
Órale Mexican Restaurant
1627 South Broadway StreetAuthentic Mexican street tacos and more!
Lamplighter Family Sports Bar
214 N Minnesota StThe best local burger place.
Rodney's Tavern
6 South Minnesota StreetTry the fish sandwich or the beef commercial.
MonaLena Kitchen and Bar
225 North Minnesota StreetWine, food, and live music make for a nice night.
Main Jiang House
1702 Westridge RoadAuthentic Chinese food!
Joni's Restaurant & Catering
24 North Minnesota StreetSpecializes in home cooking with a menu that changes often.
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
2101 South Broadway StreetThe pizza. The deep dish pizza.
Lakes On 1St
512 1st North StreetLocal diner. If you like them, you like them.
Lola - An American Bistro
16 N Minnesota StTheaters
First run movies, leather recliners, and popcorn. The full movie theater experience.
The Lyric 3 Cinemas
1 North German StreetFirst run movies, leather recliners, and popcorn. The full movie theater experience.
Not just plays. Live music, ventriloquists, magic - all varieties of live entertainment. Heck, Johnny Cash even played here!
State Street Theater Co.
1 North State StreetNot just plays. Live music, ventriloquists, magic - all varieties of live entertainment. Heck, Johnny Cash even played here!
Sightseeing
Things to do and to see.
The second oldest family-owned brewery in America! Gardens, historic mansion, free-roaming peacocks & deer enclosure, outdoor biergarten, German style Rathskeller taproom, gift shop & museum, plus tours where you can sample Schell beer! All nestled in the woods, just at the south end of town.
9 locals recommend
August Schell Brewing Co
1860 Schell's RdThe second oldest family-owned brewery in America! Gardens, historic mansion, free-roaming peacocks & deer enclosure, outdoor biergarten, German style Rathskeller taproom, gift shop & museum, plus tours where you can sample Schell beer! All nestled in the woods, just at the south end of town.
The 102-foot monument towers over New Ulm. You can climb the spiral staircase to an observation platform where you can see the panoramic town plus the Minnesota river valley.
6 locals recommend
The Hermann Monument Society
10 Monument StThe 102-foot monument towers over New Ulm. You can climb the spiral staircase to an observation platform where you can see the panoramic town plus the Minnesota river valley.
Over 155 inductees are featured including Judy Garland, Bob Dylan, and of course, Prince. Attached to the New Ulm public library.
Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
27 N Broadway StOver 155 inductees are featured including Judy Garland, Bob Dylan, and of course, Prince. Attached to the New Ulm public library.
You are 1 block away from the childhood home of Wanda Gag, author of Millions of Cats.
Wanda Gag House Associates
226 N Washington StYou are 1 block away from the childhood home of Wanda Gag, author of Millions of Cats.
The 45-foot tall, 37 bell Glockenspiel chimes the time throughout the day just like in Germany! It is one of the few free-standing carillons of it's size in the world. Watch the 12 figurines depicting characters from the city's history rotate on the circulating stage. Performances at noon, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6pm daily.
New Ulm's Glockenspiel
327 North Minnesota StreetThe 45-foot tall, 37 bell Glockenspiel chimes the time throughout the day just like in Germany! It is one of the few free-standing carillons of it's size in the world. Watch the 12 figurines depicting characters from the city's history rotate on the circulating stage. Performances at noon, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6pm daily.
In the late 1870's, riverboat travelers along the Minnesota river would stop in at this general store. It still has 40 percent of the original inventory. A lovely drive only 9 miles northwest of New Ulm on Hwy 21 right along the river.
Harkin Store
66250 Co Rd 21In the late 1870's, riverboat travelers along the Minnesota river would stop in at this general store. It still has 40 percent of the original inventory. A lovely drive only 9 miles northwest of New Ulm on Hwy 21 right along the river.
This 1000-acre park is uniquely right next to town. 8 miles of hiking trails plus groomed trails for winter cross-country skiing. The park also features a chlorinated, sand-bottomed pool, a local family favorite summer activity.
Flandrau State Park
1300 Summit AveThis 1000-acre park is uniquely right next to town. 8 miles of hiking trails plus groomed trails for winter cross-country skiing. The park also features a chlorinated, sand-bottomed pool, a local family favorite summer activity.
An 18-hole, par 71 golf course surrounded by Flandrau State Park. The Cottonwood Grill restaurant is located on site.
New Ulm Country Club
1 Golf DrAn 18-hole, par 71 golf course surrounded by Flandrau State Park. The Cottonwood Grill restaurant is located on site.
Concordia Lanes Inc
416 19th North StreetOpen bowling daily.
Tour the museum to see the award-winning U.S.- Dakota War of 1862 exhibit and other exhibits featuring Brown County heritage.
Brown County Historical Society
2 N Broadway StTour the museum to see the award-winning U.S.- Dakota War of 1862 exhibit and other exhibits featuring Brown County heritage.
You are a short distance to see bison roaming their prairie grass home. A unique drive-thru experience! Near Minneopa Falls as well.
Minneopa State Park Bison Drive
Bison RangeYou are a short distance to see bison roaming their prairie grass home. A unique drive-thru experience! Near Minneopa Falls as well.
Newly expanded recreation center with aquatic center, indoor playground, and fitness center.
New Ulm Vogel Fieldhouse
122 South Garden StreetNewly expanded recreation center with aquatic center, indoor playground, and fitness center.
Johnson Park
400-500 N German StWatch baseball in an outdoor park close to downtown.
You are within walking distance to New Ulm's most beautiful park with our new outdoor Artstone amphitheater carved right in the hillside, lovely, well-maintained gardens with a beautiful fountain, and a playground for the kids.
German Park
200 North German StreetYou are within walking distance to New Ulm's most beautiful park with our new outdoor Artstone amphitheater carved right in the hillside, lovely, well-maintained gardens with a beautiful fountain, and a playground for the kids.
Within walking distance. This park has a playground, tennis courts, baseball field, and an outdoor kid friendly pool.
Washington Park
Within walking distance. This park has a playground, tennis courts, baseball field, and an outdoor kid friendly pool.
Nehls Park
1100 Summit AvenueFrisbee golf and walking trail.
Local Grocery Stores
ALDI
2101 North Highland AvenueHy-Vee Grocery Store
2015 South Broadway StreetSmall little grocery store with local and organic produce. Within walking distance.
New Ulm Community Market and Cooperative
Small little grocery store with local and organic produce. Within walking distance.
Walgreens
608 North Broadway StreetWalmart Supercenter
1720 Westridge RoadBoutique Shopping
Gallery 512 Boutique
20 North Minnesota StreetCute clothing and accessories.
Inspired
119 North Minnesota StreetGifts, clothing, home goods, toys, and more!
Bumbelou
5 North Minnesota StreetThe cutest baby clothing, kids, books and toy shop.
Guten Tag Haus LLC
127 North Minnesota StreetGerman souvenir shop downtown.
Bailey Creek Boutique
103 North Minnesota StreetMissy & women's clothing and accessories.
New Ulm's Own
212 North Minnesota StreetFair trade gifts from around the world.
The Coffee Scene
BOOKSHELVES & COFFEECUPS
123 North Minnesota StreetUsed books and coffee. Enjoy both here.
Caribou Coffee
707 North Minnesota StreetDrive-thru coffee, drinks, fresh bagels & more. You have to try Aron's unique flavor combo's!
Sippet Coffee & Bagels
701 North German StreetDrive-thru coffee, drinks, fresh bagels & more. You have to try Aron's unique flavor combo's!