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Explore the Flandrau State Park, which offers hiking trails, a beach, and picnic areas. Be sure to visit the Flandrau Planetarium for a show about the stars and planets. After your outdoor adventure, have lunch at Lola's - An American Bistro, which offers a farm-to-table menu using local ingredients.

Visit the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, which honors Minnesota musicians and is located in downtown New Ulm. Then, take a stroll through the town's historic district, which features many well-preserved 19th-century buildings.

Dine at Turner Hall, a historic German-American cultural center that serves traditional German cuisine, including bratwurst and sauerkraut, schnitzel, and spätzle. After dinner, catch a movie at the historic State Street Theater.

Start your day with a visit to the John Lind House, the home of Minnesota's first governor. The house has been restored to its 1890s appearance and offers guided tours. Next, visit the Wanda Gag House, the childhood home of author and illustrator Wanda Gag, who wrote the children's book "Millions of Cats."

Have lunch at the Kaiserhoff, a restaurant and bar that serves authentic German food and drinks. After lunch, visit the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, which offers hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

End your day with a performance at the New Ulm Theatre, a historic theater that hosts live plays and musicals, as well as classic movies.

Visit the Harkin Store, a historic general store that has been preserved as a museum, complete with period furnishings and merchandise. Next, take a scenic drive to the nearby Morgan Creek Vineyards, which offers wine tastings and tours of the vineyard.

Have lunch at Lola's - An American Bistro, which offers a farm-to-table menu using local ingredients. After lunch, take a tour of the Schell's Brewery Gardens, which feature beautiful landscaping and a variety of plants and flowers.

Dine at the Veigel's Kaiserhoff, a family-owned restaurant that serves authentic German cuisine. After dinner, catch a show at the Grand Kabaret, a cabaret-style theater that hosts live music and comedy acts.

Start your day with a hike in the nearby Minneopa State Park, which features a beautiful waterfall and a bison herd. After your hike, have lunch at the Lakes on 1st, a restaurant that offers fresh seafood and steak.

Visit the W.W. Mayo House, the home of Dr. William W. Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic. The house has been restored to its 1860s appearance and offers guided tours. After your tour, take a stroll through the town's beautiful German Park, which features a gazebo and a variety of trees and flowers.

End your day with a dinner at the Pub 500, a gastropub that serves classic American fare and craft beer. After dinner, head to the nearby Mankato Brewery for a tour and tasting of their locally brewed beer.