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Historic Forestville
21899 County Road 118Preston, MN 55965
Inside Forestville/Mystery Cave Park. 21899 Co. 118, between Preston and Spring Valley. State Park vehicle permit required. Parking lot is accessible only from south entrance.
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Tour a late-1800s store, farm, and homestead with original artifacts as you explore questions about the choices and changes that faced inhabitants of this area—from ancient peoples to today's residents. Round out the visit with a game of croquet or horseshoes on the lawn.
Hours & Dates
Spring (May 10 - May 22)
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Summer (May 23 - September 6)
- Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fall (September 7 - October 17)
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Rates
- Adult: $10.00
- Seniors ages 65+ Veterans Active military* College students Children ages 5–17: $8.00
- Children age 4 and under: FREE
- MNHS members: FREE
- *Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day - Labor Day): FREE
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Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 35 reviews
We were unaware that most of the town is closed for outside restoration. Everything is fenced off. The cemetery should really be better maintained. It's back in the woods and if you look into the...
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IrBobcat,
July 24, 2020
Imagine a time when the post office was a focal point of town, when you had one store to purchase items with limited selection. Well, at Forestville you come as close as possible to experiencing...
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EngelkingCGMN,
August 20, 2019
We found out about this place when we checked in to the Forestville Mystery Cave State Park.
Is only open Thursday through Sunday. We took the last tour, at 4p.
A kind gentleman did our tour. He...
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Carla V,
July 28, 2019
Not family friendly at all.... they really don’t want anyone there but will gladly take your entry fee... very disappointing.... just read all the brochures and walk around the buildings and peek...
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kokomodreams2878,
September 4, 2018
Enjoyed the tour. Sad to hear the Historical Society did away with people dressed in costume and assuming a character. But it was a nice drive and our tour guide was full of fun and interesting...
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erameram,
September 3, 2018
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