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New Ulm [1] is a prosperous small city in Southern Minnesota. It is the seat of Brown County, and had population of 13,132 at the 1990 census. The people of New Ulm are very proud of their German heritage, and commemorate it year round with parades, parties, and holiday celebrations.
[edit] Get in
New Ulm is located at the intersection of US Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 15.
[edit] Get around
Contact or visit the New Ulm Visitor Center for advice, maps, and directions about town. The Visitor Center is located at 1 North Minnesota Street in New Ulm. The telephone number is 888-463-9856. URL: http://www.newulm.com/index.html
- <see name="August Schell Brewing Company - Brewery Tours" address="1860 Schell Road" phone="800-770-5020" email="schells@schellsbrewery.com" fax="507-359-9119" hours="call for hours" price="$2.00 per person (under 12 free)" url="http://www.schellsbrewery.com"></see>
 Home of the Brown County Historical Society, in New Ulm - <see name="Brown County Historical Society" address="2 North Broadway Street" phone="507-233-2616" email="BCHS@BrownCountyHistoryMNUSA.org" fax="507-354-1068" hours="Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm, Sat: 1pm-5pm" price="$3.00 for adults, students and members free" url="http://www.browncountyhistorymnusa.org/"></see>
- <see name="Hermann Monument" - this 102 foot high monument to Hermann, the German Hero, was erected from 1888 to 1897. It includes a grand domed cupola supported by columns, with an enormous 32 foot tall statue of Hermann on the top. address="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="Free" url="http://www.newulmweb.com/citylights/hermann.html"></see>
- <see name="Martin Luther College" address="1995 Luther Court" phone="507-354-8221" email="" fax="507-354-8224" hours="" price="" url="http://www.mlc-wels.edu/home"></see>
- <see name="Town Team Baseball" - New Ulm participates in Minnesota's famed amateur Town Team Baseball. leagues and tournaments. url="http://www.minnesotabaseball.org/"></see>
- Festivals - there are a number of additional events, but these are the four most popular, as reported by the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce:
- Oktoberfest - this is an observance of the traditional German holiday. Activities include public entertainment, music, beer tasting, German food and horse drawn trolleys.
- Bavarian Blast - this is another German-themed party in the downtown area. It is centered around German Park and George's Ballroom.
- Bockfest - hosted by August Schell Brewing Company, this is a winter festival with (what else) a German beer theme.
- Fasching - this festival features German food, beverages, music, and craft activities.
- Sightseeing - the Chamber of Commerce has a Visitor Center that can set you up with maps, an itinerary, or even a guided tour.
- Dining - see below
- Explore History - New Ulm has preserved its history and the story of the immigrants who founded the town. You can explore preserved buildings, documents, and artifacts all over town. Check with the Brown County Historical Societ to get started.
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- Just passing through? Stay at one of our clean, well-kept hotels and visit again soon!
New Ulm has the full range of shopping options, including "big-box," regional, boutique, and souvenir shopping. Browse the charming and quaint midwestern downtown or cruise the commercial streets and you'll find what you're looking for.
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