This was a 2015-16 Checkpoint Minnesota (Department of Tourism location scavenger hunt) site. When I was there they were not open yet and it was like a mini-tourism park with a coupon station, museum and gift shop along with the stately mansion and the brewery. They give tours but I had my dog with me so we left before they opened.
Ah, but to find it. I used Mapquest and was directed to turn from US Highway 14 W onto 20th St S. This doesn't actually happen. I can only assume that it did at one time but don't fall for it. You actually want to turn from US 14W onto 448th Street which is where the big stone Willkommen to New Ulm sign sits. 448th Street will turn into 20th St S once you get into town. From there it's easy to find and they have those brown destination signs to help you along. Should you miss this turn and keep going into town on US 14W you'll end up on the north side of town and try as you may you won't get from 20th North Street to 20th Street South. Siri must have been cold because she would tell me when to turn only after I had already passed the desired street. That created extra anxiety and exhaustion teamed with instant realization that a dog probably isn't allowed on premises so I got in and got out quickly without too much exploring. But, it was winter and cold and they weren't open so there wasn't much to explore anyhow. Worth a trip back to take a tour I think. Apparently they make 1919 Root Beer - I'll be trying that thankyouverymuch.
Just down the road near Mankato you can check out Minneopa State Park and Minnemishinona Falls. Both of which are dog friendly and super cool.
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