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#FYI_Rochester - Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park

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Channel: Steve Does Stuff! · 2017 · Travel & Events

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#FYI_Rochester - Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park is 45 minutes from Rochester, MN. Historic Forestville was once a flourishing town, but in 1868 the railroad didn't come, leaving neighboring railroad towns to lure to residents away. By 1910, the last business closed. Today you can tour what remains of Forestville. Views of the exterior are free to see, but interior tours of the remaining building come with a fee.

A short drive from Forestville is Minnesota's longest cave, with its 13 miles of underground passages. A 1 hour scenic tour takes you on 3/4-miles of paved walkways and bridges. (wheelchair & stroller accessible) Tours at Mystery Cave do have a price.

Besides tour fees, Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park requires a vehicle permit ($7 daily, $35 annually)

This state park also provides 20 miles of hiking trails, and 17 miles accessible to horses. 12 miles away in either Preston or Fountain provide access to the 60 mile Root River Bike Trail system.

State Park Information:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/forestville_mystery_cave/index.html

History of Forestville: 
http://sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/historic-sites/historic-forestville

Root River Bike Trail Information:
http://www.rootrivertrail.org

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