Embrace Fresh Air, Fall Color, & History!
This free self-guided bike tour will illuminate some of the fascinating history of Faribault’s riverfront and historic old town. To follow the tour and learn the most at each stop marked by signs, obtain and follow the tour brochure map that explains the historical significance at each location. (Walkers can enjoy the bike tour route just as well.)
The tour begins on the Straight River Trail on the south side of the Viaduct and heads in a northerly direction. If you drive your car or truck into town (with your bikes in tow), there is plenty of parking near the tour start point at Park & Rec or in the city lot at Central & Division.
What Will You See?
There are many highlights and bits of information you will learn on the tour route about certain historic sites, famous factories, and city utilities. A few points along the way include the Faribault Stone Mill and the Polar Star Power Co., the Viaduct, the 1853 Faribault House, the Lieb House, the limestone Wagon Shop and Tetrault House, the Theopold Building, Shaft-Pierce Shoe Company, Faribault Gas & Electric Company, the 1866 LaCroix Mill, and the site of the German P.O.W. Barracks.
When You’re Done:
Be sure to take in the festivities at the Downtown Fall Festival from 12pm-3pm. Free downtown bike parking for in the bike corral!
Old Town Bike Tour
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 8, 2016
Location
The tour begins on the Straight River Trail on the south side of the Viaduct and heads in a northerly direction. If you drive your car or truck into town (with your bikes in tow), there is plenty of parking near the tour start point at Park & Rec or in the city lot at Central & Division.
