New Ulm, MN Road Trips
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Trip Routes
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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
Notable People from New Ulm, MN
A sampling of people born in New Ulm, MN.
Tippi Hedren
1930
American actress, model and activist
Wanda Gág
1893–1946
American artist and children's writer (1893-1946)
Kathryn Adams Doty
1920–2016
actress, psychologist, writer (1920-2016)
Lenore Ulric
1892–1970
American actress (1892-1970)
Ali Bernard
1986
American sport wrestler
David Rysdahl
1960
American actor
Hilary Baumann Hacker
1913–1990
Catholic bishop (1913–1990)
Brad Lohaus
1964
American basketball player
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
monument topped with statue of a German warrior in New Ulm, Minnesota
Grand Hotel
hotel in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States
Wanda Gág House
childhood home of Wanda Gag and now a museum of her work
New Ulm Post Office
historic building in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States
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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.
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