Houston Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 3 Houston, MN 55943      507- 896- 4668       chamber@houstonmnchamber.com

 

                                     Located in  "The Mountains of Minnesota"                                    

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Library Fundraiser

September 13, 2008

 

Annual Chicken Dinner

September 14th, 2008

 
 
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Historic Bluff Country

 

Historic Bluff Country

Scenic Byway #16

 

Explore SE Minnesota

 

City of Houston

Root Relief (501c3)
 

www.houstonhoedown.com

Memorial Day Services held in Houston Park close to the long standing WWII tank.

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Biking has begun on the Root River State Trail. Pedal along the Mighty Root River and through the valleys to experience an awesome ride.

Canoes gliding down the Root River during the 2008 Lions Club Triathlon.

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 View of Houston area from the HOUSTON sign on the hill north of town.

Houston is one of Minnesota's most recent tourist attractions in Historic Bluff Country. Surrounded by the "Mountains of Minnesota" with the mighty Root River twisting through the valley, outdoor enthusiasts  find a wide variety of entertainment. Because of the beauty of the area , MN Highway 16 has been identified as  a National Scenic Byway.

 

We Offer Recreation and Relaxation!!!

 

Trailhead Park

Trailhead ParkTrailhead Park is Houston's 18 acre trailhead to the Root River Bike Trail. Wetlands and prairie flowers inhabit it. Picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms and primitive camping are available.  

 

Call 507- 896- 4668 or e-mail Houston Information Center.  

Houston Nature Center

Nature CenterThe City of Houston owns and operates the Houston Nature Center. It is located at Trailhead Park and has a visitor information center and restrooms and showers. The Nature Center is home to Alice, the Great Horned Owl.

 

For detailed information  go to

 Houston Nature Center

Horse back riding / Hiking

The "Mountains of Minnesota" offer phenomenal horse back riding and hiking opportunities. Catch a hiking trail at South Park located right in Houston. The state Wet Bark Trail and private trails are available for horse back riding.

Trails

Root River State TrailThe Root River State Trail is  42 miles long going west from Houston to Rushford, Peterson, Whalan, Lanesboro, and Fountain. It borders the Root River and winds through the bluffs of southeastern Minnesota. The most challenging part of the trail is between Money Creek Woods and Houston. For more detailed information go to: www.dnr.state.mn.us

Tube and Canoe

From Rushford to Houston, the Root River straightens as the valley broadens. It is bordered by pastureland mixed with cottonwood and maple trees surrounded by the rolling hills.
Keep your eyes open for white-tailed deer, gray fox, red fox, coyote, raccoon, woodchucks, squirrels, weasels and badgers on the shore. In the water look for otter, beaver, lizards, and snakes and in the
air, over 40 species including blue herons, egrets, and wood ducks plus raptors soaring.

Houston offers a canoe launch, a motel, a bunkhouse, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, picnic areas, grocery store and several restaurants.

 
 
 

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