Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees There are no toll fees.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Winding through the countryside between Mankato and Faribault is the 39-mile, newly paved Sakatah Singing Hills Bike Trail. The trail passes through a state park of the same name and through the...
	Camping Camping is available at the six Minnesota State Parks, numerous city and county campgrounds, and privately owned campgrounds and resorts.		Food Food is available throughout the byway at local restaurants.
	Gasoline Gasoline is available all along the byway.		Information For up-to-date information on local businesses and visitor services, visit the official byway website or call the byway's official information center at 888-463-9856.
	Lodging Overnight lodging is available in many of the communities along the byway.		Phone Public phones are available at many gas stations throughout the byway.
	Restrooms Public restrooms are available at most sites along the byway, as well as at local gas stations and visitor centers.		Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Some parts of the byway are gravel roads. Travelers should always listen to local radio as weather conditions can change quickly and some roads can be affected by flooding, road construction, snow, and ice. The byway is in an agricultural area so travelers may encounter large and potentially slow-moving equipment and trucks throughout the year moving agricultural and mining materials.

Restrictions

All roads are available for public use. Due to changing weather conditions throughout the year, 4-wheel drive may be useful on some less-traveled or gravel-surfaced roads during winter. Weight restrictions are seasonal on various roads.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Any time of year is a great time to drive the byway.

High Season

Summer is the busiest time on the byway.

Winter

Be sure to listen to local radio for changing weather conditions.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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