DISCOVER AUSTIN MN | Mix and Match Your Day in Austin MN
Austin, Minnesota is an amazing community with an astonishing abundance of unique attractions and activities that will keep your group busy for your entire fieldtrip.
Mix and match a custom fieldtrip day in Austin by exploring History – Nature – Science – Food – Art.
Visit the Hormel Historic Home – built in 1871, the Hormel Home strives to preserve the Home and History of the George A. and Lillian Hormel Family.
Explore at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center – over 520 acres to explore, including: hardwoods, pine forest, restored prairies, creeks, ponds, a three-story observation tower, miles of hiking trails. The expanded interpretive center houses interactive exhibits, classroom space and lots of educational and recreational programing. Canoe, kayak, snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals are available. To assist those with mobility limitations, Action Track Chairs can be reserved.
Learn about SPAM® at the SPAM® Museum – This is a fun and interactive museum! Explore the SPAM® Brand across the globe. Email yourself some SPAMtastic recipes. Learn the history of the Hormel Foods Corportation. SPAMples available!
View science at The Hormel Institute – Started in 1942 by Jay C. Hormel, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota has a nearly eight-decode history of making significant scientific discoveries aimed at improving the health of the world. View into the research labs of expert scientists and see a microscope so large it has its own special space and worth over $10 million.
Create art at the Austin Artworks Center – A space to learn, create, display and perform. Groups can be hands on and create a masterpiece to take home. Reservations required for classes.
