Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Blue Earth, MN

Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about Blue Earth attractions and things to do nearby AmericInn.

Blue Earth is located just off Interstate 90 in Faribault County, halfway between Chicago & the Black Hills and near the town of Fairmont, Amboy, Winnebago, Albert Lea and Mankato, Minnesota.

Area Attractions and Activities

The Jolly Green Giant/The Little Red Barn - The 55.5 foot tall Jolly Green Giant statue welcomes visitors to Blue Earth. The park features picnic tables, a tourist information center and Green Giant Souvenirs.
Address: Green Giant Lane, Blue Earth, MN
Distance: 0.5 miles
Phone: 507-526-2916

Riverside Town and Country Club - Features rolling, shaded and watered fairways and greens and also an attractive and comfortable clubhouse.
Address: 36259 150th Street, Winnebago, MN
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: 507-526-2764

Putnam Park - Features a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, covered picnic shelters, playground equipment, hiking trails, and a 9-hole disc golf course.
Address: 111 W 14th St., Blue Earth, MN
Distance: 2.5 miles
Hours of Operation: 24 hours

Swimming Pool – The Municipal Swimming Pool is located at Putnam Park. It offers a leisure pool feature a zero depth area with several play features, plunge pool with a 50’ slide, four lane lap pool with a recreational diving board, lifeguards on staff and a new bathhouse with concession.
Address: 111 W 14th St., Blue Earth, MN
Distance: 2.5 miles
Phone: 507-526-2715
Hours of Operation: 10:30am – 9:00pm (Summer hours, subject to change) 

I-90 Speedway Go Kart Racing – Take a break from you camping, shopping, etc. to watch these 100% adrenaline rush filled races.
Address: Giant Dr., Blue Earth, MN (next to the fairgrounds)
Distance: 0.5 miles – 1 minute
Phone: 507-526-3101
Hours of Operation: Summer evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm (subject to change) 

Faribault County Fair – The fair is a wonderful place to see anything from horses to exotic animals at the petting zoo. There are a bunch of different kinds of activities going on throughout the fair week.
Address: Fairgrounds
Distance: .05 miles
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 10:00pm (subject to change)

Martin County Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum – The Pioneer Museum features many artifacts from Martin County’s history including a Wooton Desk, a 1923 American La France fire truck, a pioneer home display from the turn of the 20th century, a school room from the past, a military room, and many other artifacts representative of local history on the three floors of what was once a school. Research can be conducted in a state of the art research library completed in 2003. Some of the research materials available include microfilmed county newspapers and bound newspapers dating back to the 1870’s, obituary records, cemetery records, family histories, high school yearbooks, phone directories, and city directories.
Address: 304 East Blue Earth Avenue, Fairmont, MN
Distance: 18 miles
Phone: 507-235-5178
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., as well as, Saturday and Sunday by appointment or for special tours.

Heritage Acres - The center has a variety of farm buildings, farm equipment, one room school house, country church, and more. You will enjoy taking a stroll through yesterday on “Old Main Street”.
Address: 827 Lake Avenue Fairmont, MN
Phone: 507-235-1563
Distance: 19 miles
Hours of Operation: Varies by season

Quick Area Guide

• Bike/Walking/Hiking Trails
• Fishing
• Snowmobile Trails
• Restaurant(s)
• Shopping
• Snow Skiing
• Tennis