Visiting Redwood Falls

Looking for something to do in Redwood Falls when you come and visit our council? We have compiled a list of fun activities that you might find interesting in and about the Redwood Area.

Alexander Ramsey Park is the largest municipal park in Minnesota. The park spans 217 acres with vast features that have something for everyone!

At the Lower Sioux Agency you can learn about Dakota culture, unravel the causes of the war of 1862and more! The Agency was a busy village and a center for yearly distribution of money and goods owed to the Dakota.

Always wondered about what an Alpaca looks, smells & feels like? Here's your chance to let one eat out of your hand! Between Redwood Falls and Morgan on Hwy 67 there's a farm that raises these interesting animals (who are members of the camel family) from the mountains of South America. To visit, please contact farm owners Richard & Agnes Wildt (507) 249-3631 or email wildt@richnes.com.

Gilfillan Estate is a historic landmark built in 1882 by Charles Duncan Gilfillan, it's now owned by the Redwood County Historical Society to preserve the rich history within it's walls.

Learn more about the battle of 1862 by visiting the Birch Coulee Battlefield. Take a self-guided tour, learn from trail signs and read stories that guide you through the 36 hour seige.

At Fort Ridgely you can discover the stories of people who lived and worked in the Civil War-era fort on the Minnesota frontier. Learn why the fort was attacked twice by the Dakota, and check out the reconstructed foundations outside.

The Redwood County Museum is available for tours Memorial Day thru Labor Day each year from 1-4 pm on weekends, and anytime by appointment. To schedule a tour, call Mary Ann at (507) 664-2891 or Alice at (507) 644-2490.

The Redwood Area Community Center is available for multi-purpose use, has open ice skating all winter long, kids activities and a four court gymnasium. Call (507) 644-2333 for rental rates and scheduling.