Dayton, MN is a city that lies about 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It is located along the shores of the Mississippi and the Crow Rivers. Further facts about Andover, MN can be found here.
Historic Pierre Bottineau House
This is a restored 1854 wood-framed house built by Pierre Bottineau. It has been made into a museum of his life. If you are an American History buff, this place just can’t be missed. Bottineau was an explorer and hunter/trapper, and a guide for the famous Hudson’s Bay Company. Due to having a French-Huguenot father and an Ojibwe mother, and due to all his traveling, he spoke 7 languages. It is fascinating to learn more about the man sometimes called “The Walking Peace Pipe.” Information about Circle Pines, MN: Chain of Lakes can be found here.
Central Park and Brianna Scurry Park
This area is a great place for kids to visit – it has soccer fields, ball fields, a skating rink and best of all, plenty of open mowed grass.
Cloquet Overlook Park
This park is great for kids and adults alike – plenty of walking trails, picnic areas with grills, playground equipment and views of the Mississippi River.
Wildwood Springs Park
Along with the usual park amenities, Wildwood Springs also has a 9 hole disc golf course for those of you who enjoy your frisbees.
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