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12 Best and Fun Things To Do In Faribault, Minnesota


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Faribault has a variety of year-round activities for visitors to enjoy, making it the perfect setting for a rejuvenating getaway or an enjoyable family outing.

There are ten outstanding lakes in the region, all of which are perfect for fishing and camping. There are also miles of bike trails and parks with picnic facilities.

Faribault is also home to the famous “Tilt-a-Whirl” amusement rides, as well as plenty of shops and historical attractions.

A must-see here is the Paradise Center for the Arts, a beautifully restored local theater that hosts a number of performances every year.

There is also the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, the oldest cathedral in Minnesota.

Interested to know more about what Faribault has to offer? Continue reading for a list of all the other attractions and activities available here.  

The 12 Most Popular Things To Do In Faribault, Minnesota

12. Wells Lake

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

11. Cannon Lake

4.3 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

10. Mazaska Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ (23 reviews)

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9. Cannon River Wilderness Area

4.5 ★★★★★ (81 reviews)

Location: 151st Street E Faribault MN

Tel:  507 332 6112

Web Address:   https://co.rice.mn.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cannon-River-Wilderness-Area-4

8. Caron Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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Location: Northfield MN

Web Address:   https://co.rice.mn.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Caron-Park-5

7. Rice County Historical Society

5.0 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

Location: 1814 2nd Ave NW Faribault MN

Tel:  507 332 2121

Web Address:   http://rchistory.org/

6. Roberds Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

5. Cathedral-Our Merciful Saviour

4.2 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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Location: 515 2nd Ave NW Faribault MN

Tel:  507 334 7732

Web Address:   http://faribaultcathedral.com/

4. Faribault Family Aquatic Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (84 reviews)

Location: 1830 Alexander Dr Faribault MN

Tel:  507 334 2184

Web Address:   http://ci.faribault.mn.us/404/Faribault-Family-Aquatics-Center

3. Paradise Center for the Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ (179 reviews)

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Location: 321 Central Ave N Faribault MN

Tel:  507 332 7372

Web Address:   http://paradisecenterforthearts.org/

2. River Bend Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (355 reviews)

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Location: 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault MN

Tel:  507 332 7151

Web Address:   http://rbnc.org/

1. North Alexander Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (421 reviews)

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Location: 1816 2nd Ave NW Faribault MN

Tel:  507 334 2222

Web Address:   https://ci.faribault.mn.us/235/Parks-Trails-Shelters

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Faribault, Minnesota! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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