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Best Of Worthington And Then Some

If you ever find yourself traveling west on Highway 60 you'll see a lot of open space. But, there are some special places along the way. I grew up in Worthington and wanted to share some spots that are not-to-be-missed if you're making the trip to Southwest Minnesota.
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Dayton House

Worthington, MN
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I'm not trying to take a political stand by picking this spot. It's a lovely home with so much to see! The Dayton House is located at 1311 4th Street in Worthington. They call it a symbol of civic leadership and business success. It's been standing since the late 1800's and has belonged to three families-the Daytons, the Smallwoods and the Cashels. A group of volunteers spent years rebuilding the beautiful home. You can stop in for brunch, or even stay over night.

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Blue Mounds State Park

Luverne, MN
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I've taken plenty of field trips to this beautiful spot. About a half hour west of Worthington in Luverne, make a stop at Blue Mounds State Park. It's 1826-acres of loveliness! Do some hiking and pack a picnic. It's a great trip to make for a day.

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King Turkey Day Celebration

Worthington, MN
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Check out turkeys racing down city streets. It's an annual celebration in Worthington that's tons of fun. There's a pancake breakfast, 10k race, parade, beer garden and a whole lot of night life. King Turkey Day or KTD as we call it always falls on the second Saturday after Labor Day.

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Benlee's Café

212 10th St.
Worthington, MN

They don't have a website but it's such a great coffee shop. They have great drinks and good food too! It's a really cute place to make a stop for lunch.

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The Silver Bucket

104 3rd Ave.
Brewster, MN
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My mom grew up just a few miles from Worthington in a town called Brewster. My Grandma Betty still lives there. The population of the town is just about 500. There's a great place called the Silver Bucket right on Main Street. Stop there for lunch, or to grab a drink at the bar.

-Liz Collin is an Anchor and Reporter at WCCO-TV.

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