Spend a Weekend
in Houston County, Minn.
Eat
Hungry?
Houston County is home to lots of good eats, including long-time neighborhood staples, and fresh new start-ups.
Stay
Sleep comfortably at one of our local hotels or bed & breakfasts, or under the stars at one of Houston County’s many campgrounds.
Arts & Culture
Community theaters, art galleries, outdoor concerts, and museums provide plenty of year-round arts and culture fun in Houston County.
Shopping
Charming antique stores, gift shops, and mom-and-pop we-have-it-all stores provide lots of fun shopping explorations.
Recreation
Houston County offers a wealth of outdoor recreational activities, including excellent snowmobile trails, gorgeous hiking and biking trails, and some of the best trout fishing in the state.
Scenic Drives
Houston County, located in the heart of the Driftless Region, provides some of the most scenic drives in the state, with winding roads, undulating valleys and bluffs, and stunning scenic overlooks.
Houston County, Minn. By the Seasons
Annual events to watch for, every season of the year.
SPRING Events
Bluff Country Artist Studio Tour
End of AprilSyttende Mai
Spring Grove, mid-MayCity-wide Garage Sales
Multiple towns; watch City websitesRoot River Triathalon
Houston; May
SUMMER Events
Caledonia Founder’s Day
Mid-JuneBrownsville Days
End of JuneEitzen Family Fun Fest
July 3rd-4thYe Olde Gray Barn Musical
Spring Grove; mid-JulyHouston Hoedown Days
Last full weekend of JulyHouston County Fair
Caledonia; mid-August
AUTUMN Events
Applefest
La Crescent; mid-SeptemberTaste of the Trail
Houston, mid-SeptemberUffDa Fest
Spring Grove, first weekend in OctoberWild Turkey Fest & Hot Air Balloon Rally
Caledonia; late OctoberTundra Swan Migration
Brownsville; late October–November
WINTER Events
Houston Arts Festival
Houston, Saturday after ThanksgivingWinter Wonderland & Hot Air Balloon Rally
Caledonia, first full weekend in DecemberHouston Hollidazzle
HoustonInternational Owl Festival
Houston; first full weekend in March