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New Ulm, MN Road Trips

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city in Minnesota, USA

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Trip Routes

1

Longest Drive

211.8 mi

Woodbury, MN

Quickest Drive

4h 31m

Woodbury, MN

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New Ulm, MN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

14,066

Median Income

$63,984

Median Home Value

$192,700

Median Age

40.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

New Ulm, MN at a Glance

Founded

1854

Elevation

899 ft

Area

10 mi²

Sister Cities

Neu-Ulm

Notable People from New Ulm, MN

A sampling of people born in New Ulm, MN.

Tippi Hedren

Tippi Hedren

1930

American actress, model and activist

Wanda Gág

Wanda Gág

1893–1946

American artist and children's writer (1893-1946)

Kathryn Adams Doty

1920–2016

actress, psychologist, writer (1920-2016)

Lenore Ulric

Lenore Ulric

1892–1970

American actress (1892-1970)

Ali Bernard

1986

American sport wrestler

David Rysdahl

David Rysdahl

1960

American actor

Hilary Baumann Hacker

1913–1990

Catholic bishop (1913–1990)

Brad Lohaus

1964

American basketball player

Willibald C. Bianchi

Willibald C. Bianchi

1915–1945

U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient (1915–1945)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in New Ulm, MN.

Hermann Heights Monument

Hermann Heights Monument

monument topped with statue of a German warrior in New Ulm, Minnesota

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel

hotel in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States

National Register of Historic Places contributing property National Register of Historic Places listed place
Wanda Gág House

Wanda Gág House

childhood home of Wanda Gag and now a museum of her work

National Register of Historic Places listed place
New Ulm Post Office

New Ulm Post Office

historic building in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States

National Register of Historic Places contributing property National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q545119), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to New Ulm, MN

New Ulm is a prosperous small city in Southern Minnesota. It is the seat of Brown County, and had population of 14,000 in 2020. The people of New Ulm are very proud of their German heritage, and commemorate it year round with parades, parties, and holiday celebrations.

New Ulm Visitor Center, 1 North Minnesota Street, toll-free: +1-888-463-9856.

1 August Schell Brewing Company - Brewery Tours, 1860 Schell Road, toll-free: +1-800-770-5020, fax: +1 507-359-9119, [email protected]. call for hours. $10 per person (under 12 free). (updated Aug 2022) Glockenspiel in Schonlau Park. New Ulm's glockenspiel is one of the world's few free-standing carillon clock towers. It stands 45 ft (14 m) high, and its largest bourdon (bell weighs 595 lb (270 kg), while the total weight of the bells is 4,000 lb (1,800 kg). The bells chime the time of day in Westminster style. Brown County Historical Society, 2 North Broadway Street, ☏ +1 507-233-2616, fax: +1 507-354-1068, [email protected]. M-F 9AM-4PM, Sa 1-5PM. $3 for adults, students and members free. Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, 27 Broadway St. N at First North St (next to the library), ☏ +1 507-354-7305. Apr-Oct: Th-Sa 10AM-2PM. Exhibits about Minnesota musicians including Bob Dylan, Judy Garland, Prince, Eddie Cochran, Bobby Vee, Ervin Wolfe, John Denver, Whoopee John Wilfahrt, Harold Loeffelmacher, Earl Schmidt, Wally Pikal and the Andrews Sisters. It also explores the popularity of polka music in rural Minnesota. $6. (updated Aug 2022) Hermann Monument. Free. Martin Luther College, 1995 Luther Court, ☏ +1 507-354-8221, fax: +1 507-354-8224. Town Team Baseball.

Festivals - there are a number of additional events, but these are the four most popular, as reported by the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce: Oktoberfest - this is an observance of the traditional German holiday. Activities include public entertainment, music, beer tasting, German food and horse drawn trolleys. Bavarian Blast - this is another German-themed party in the downtown area. It is centered around German Park and George's Ballroom. Bockfest - hosted by August Schell Brewing Company, this is a winter festival with (what else) a German beer theme. Fasching - this festival features German food, beverages, music, and craft activities. Sightseeing - the Chamber of Commerce has a Visitor Center that can set you up with maps, an itinerary, or even a guided tour. Dining - see below Explore History - New Ulm has preserved its history and the story of the immigrants who founded the town. You can explore preserved buildings, documents, and artifacts all over town. Check with the Brown County Historical Society to get started. Flandrau State Park.

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, 1727 South Broadway Street, ☏ +1 507-354-6688. Carl's Corner, 21378 1st St, Essig, ☏ +1 507-354-4241. George's Fine Steaks & Spirits, 301 North Minnesota Street, ☏ +1 507-354-7440. Veigel's Kaiserhoff, 221 North Minnesota Street, ☏ +1 507-359-2071. Plaza Garibaldi, 1707 North Broadway Street, ☏ +1 507-359-7073.

Best Western New Ulm, 2101 S. Broadway, toll-free: +1 507-359-2941. Microtel Inn & Suites New Ulm, 424 20th South Street. Check-in: 2pm, check-out: 11am.

New Ulm is located at the intersection of US Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 15.

Travel tips adapted from New Ulm (Minnesota) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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