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Western Minnesota Prairie Waters Regional Tourism

Western Minnesota Prairie Waters

Regional Tourism

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway




Chippewa City
Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Depot
Camp Release State Monument

in Montevideo

Located at 151 Pioneer Drive, Jct of TH 59 & 7, Montevideo. A unique 23 building, turn of the century village. Stroll the boardwalks as you reminisce of times gone by. Visit the Millinery Shop, Law Office, School House and our authentic log cabins. A 1915 Seagraves Pumper and a 1914 Dodge hearse are also on display. Open May through September, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 1pm-5pm. 320-269-7636

8. Historic Chippewa City

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9. Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Depot

South 1st St. at Park Ave., Montevideo. This building is currently undergoing restoration by the Milwaukee Road Heritage Center and the Chippewa County Historical Society. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 320-269-7636

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10. Camp Release State Monument

Located 1 ½ miles west of Montevideo on TH 212 in Lac qui Parle County. The Camp Release Monument was erected in 1894 by the State of Minnesota to commemorate the release of 259 captives during the United States/Dakota Conflict. This was the first state park in Minnesota.



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