Within our cozy town of 2,400 residents, there are several attractions
beyond the scenery and serenity.
Chatfield is the gateway to Minnesota's Bluff Country. If you are
looking for activities during your stay, the options are plentiful.
Our town has multiple Amish furniture stores, a great bakery and a
flower and candy store that has no rivals, and a canoe rental
business.
If you are a fisherman, the "Root River" and "Mill Creek" flow past
the edge of town. In addition to Mill Creek, there are other small
trout streams within a few minutes drive.
Chatfield itself is known as "Band town USA." Chatfield is the home
of the world's only Brass Band Lending Library. Area musicians put
on concerts in the park during the summer months.
The Pope and Young Archery Museum calls Chatfield home. For those of
you interested in bow hunting, or in wildlife in general, this is a
"must see" museum. We are hoping the big buck that dines in our
garden areas will soon be a resident in this museum.
Chatfield is horse country, and celebrates "Western Days" as our town
celebration the second weekend every August. While no one has
bothered to count, the area surrounding our town is probably home to
more horses during Western Days than people.
In the area surrounding Chatfield, there are several more attractions.
Bluff Country has a wonderful bike trail. Access to the trail is
just over 10 minutes away. The town of Lanesboro is a popular
afternoon destination and is only 20 minutes "down the road." We
have mapped out several beautiful driving tours including Amish tours,
scenic drives through the rolling hills, along the Mississippi bluffs,
or along one of the best Bald Eagle viewing areas in the country.
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