Historic Forestville
One small town, many big stories
Cross the Root River and explore a late-1800s southern Minnesota town.
From self-guided tours to beautiful trails and streams, there’s much to enjoy at this historically rich site.
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What to see and do
Experience this historic Minnesota valley and townsite at your own pace and find the well-preserved general store and homestead, as well as the sites where the grist-mill, distillery, cemetery, and schoolhouses once existed.