Guest Guidebook

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Guest Guidebook

Food Scene

COKATO: This bar & restaurant gets rave reviews for their fresh fish and seafood offerings! Reservations are required, and you can make them from their website. They are open 3-10pm, Thursday-Saturday. The owner/chef hails from Thailand, setting up shop in Manhattan before doing the same in Cokato.
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Bait & Hook
525 Cokato St W
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COKATO: This bar & restaurant gets rave reviews for their fresh fish and seafood offerings! Reservations are required, and you can make them from their website. They are open 3-10pm, Thursday-Saturday. The owner/chef hails from Thailand, setting up shop in Manhattan before doing the same in Cokato.
COKATO: Coffee shop within the Cokato Town & Country Club that serves salads, sandwiches & wraps alongside its bakery offerings. Open Mon-Sat
The Grounds on the Green
15256 US-12
COKATO: Coffee shop within the Cokato Town & Country Club that serves salads, sandwiches & wraps alongside its bakery offerings. Open Mon-Sat
DASSEL: a Tea & Gift shop that serves tea, coffee & other beverages. They also have Scones, lemon curd, clotted cream & many other pastries/desserts. You can buy bulk teas and a variety of gifts. They will also host private events (Showers, Anniversaries, Birthdays, etc.) Open Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am to 3pm
Garden Nook Tea and Gifts
400 Parker Ave W
DASSEL: a Tea & Gift shop that serves tea, coffee & other beverages. They also have Scones, lemon curd, clotted cream & many other pastries/desserts. You can buy bulk teas and a variety of gifts. They will also host private events (Showers, Anniversaries, Birthdays, etc.) Open Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am to 3pm
COKATO/ANNANDALE: both are Grill & Chills, but the Cokato location serves breakfast (up to 10:30am)
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
230 Cokato St W
COKATO/ANNANDALE: both are Grill & Chills, but the Cokato location serves breakfast (up to 10:30am)
COKATO: Chinese restaurant for eat-in or take out -- find their menu online at luckykitchen dot net (also on fb) * 14001 US Hwy 12 SW *
Lucky Kitchen
U.S. 12
COKATO: Chinese restaurant for eat-in or take out -- find their menu online at luckykitchen dot net (also on fb) * 14001 US Hwy 12 SW *
DASSEL: They use fresh and locally-produced cheese, meat, and dough for an old-style stone baked pizzeria pizza. Crusts are rolled by hand, they mix their our own sauce daily from Jimmy's original recipe, and they have pastas and wings if you want something other than pizza. Delivery available
Jimmy's Pizza
325 Atlantic Avenue West
DASSEL: They use fresh and locally-produced cheese, meat, and dough for an old-style stone baked pizzeria pizza. Crusts are rolled by hand, they mix their our own sauce daily from Jimmy's original recipe, and they have pastas and wings if you want something other than pizza. Delivery available
COKATO: Full coffee menu with muffins, bagels and cupcakes. Along with a full breakfast menu! Open weekdays 6am to 2pm (Sat: until 11am to 2pm, closed Sunday) doubleshotcokato - dot com
Double Shot
COKATO: Full coffee menu with muffins, bagels and cupcakes. Along with a full breakfast menu! Open weekdays 6am to 2pm (Sat: until 11am to 2pm, closed Sunday) doubleshotcokato - dot com
DASSEL: mypizzausa dot com -- they use fresh ingredients that are locally sourced, indoor seating and delivery available
Pizza USA
DASSEL: mypizzausa dot com -- they use fresh ingredients that are locally sourced, indoor seating and delivery available
KIMBALL: Son of a Butcher has great burgers in a cool building -- find them on FB to see their menu & daily burger/lunch special, as well as random events and live music. On Main Street, next door to the local butcher shop.
S.O.B's
98 Main St S
KIMBALL: Son of a Butcher has great burgers in a cool building -- find them on FB to see their menu & daily burger/lunch special, as well as random events and live music. On Main Street, next door to the local butcher shop.
KIMBALL: restaurant serving classic American food in a family friendly atmosphere; also have a full bar
Triple R Grill & Bar
37 Maus Dr
KIMBALL: restaurant serving classic American food in a family friendly atmosphere; also have a full bar
COKATO bar and grill
Iron Horse Grill & Saloon
COKATO bar and grill
DASSEL Mookies is now family-owned "Vinnys". Locals love their food and changing daily specials. Walleye gets rave reviews. Find their hours & menu on fb.
Vinny's cafe
DASSEL Mookies is now family-owned "Vinnys". Locals love their food and changing daily specials. Walleye gets rave reviews. Find their hours & menu on fb.

Parks & Nature

This park has 4 separate trails in beautiful wooded areas, some for horses and cross-crountry skiing
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Stanley Eddy Memorial County Park
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This park has 4 separate trails in beautiful wooded areas, some for horses and cross-crountry skiing
Has a beach and hiking trail for summer fun, or cross-country ski trails and a sledding hill for winter activities
Collinwood Regional Park & Campground
17251 70th St SW
Has a beach and hiking trail for summer fun, or cross-country ski trails and a sledding hill for winter activities
Woods and prairie, groomed trails for walking, hiking & horses
Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve
5212 73rd St NW
Woods and prairie, groomed trails for walking, hiking & horses
This wooded picnic area overlooks Mud Lake and includes a public water access with a dock, toilets, and a fishing pier.
Mud Lake County Park
This wooded picnic area overlooks Mud Lake and includes a public water access with a dock, toilets, and a fishing pier.
This small river park offers a canoe access to the North Fork of the Crow River and also offers canoe camping areas. Location: Four miles north of Cokato off CSAH 3
Wildlife County Park
This small river park offers a canoe access to the North Fork of the Crow River and also offers canoe camping areas. Location: Four miles north of Cokato off CSAH 3
Just west of Kingston on County Road 27 along the Crow River. This park has a tennis court, water, playground equipment, restrooms and canoe landing.
Finnish Memorial County Park
Just west of Kingston on County Road 27 along the Crow River. This park has a tennis court, water, playground equipment, restrooms and canoe landing.
SPRING LAKE PARK Located one mile north of Dassel just east of County Road 4. Includes playground equipment, baseball/softball field, a paved bike trail, restrooms, and water. There are also boat landings & docks for Spring Lake and Long Lake. Shelters: Four open air shelters, one near the playground and water access. Park Size: 13 acres.
72599 240th St
72599 240th Street
SPRING LAKE PARK Located one mile north of Dassel just east of County Road 4. Includes playground equipment, baseball/softball field, a paved bike trail, restrooms, and water. There are also boat landings & docks for Spring Lake and Long Lake. Shelters: Four open air shelters, one near the playground and water access. Park Size: 13 acres.
WOODLAND PARK Located 4.3 miles north of Dassel, most of the park is wooded, with rolling terrain and two deep ponds. It has 3 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding and 1-½ miles of cross-country ski trails. Park Size: 80 acres
27299 MN-15
27299 Minnesota 15
WOODLAND PARK Located 4.3 miles north of Dassel, most of the park is wooded, with rolling terrain and two deep ponds. It has 3 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding and 1-½ miles of cross-country ski trails. Park Size: 80 acres
This is the largest park in Meeker County (69002 US Hwy 12) 2 ½ miles west of Dassel. The park has a SLIDING HILL which provides a beautiful lookout over the area, restrooms, 6 ½ miles of trails for hiking, cross country skiing, and horseback riding.
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This is the largest park in Meeker County (69002 US Hwy 12) 2 ½ miles west of Dassel. The park has a SLIDING HILL which provides a beautiful lookout over the area, restrooms, 6 ½ miles of trails for hiking, cross country skiing, and horseback riding.
Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans Memorial Park

Arts & Culture

l.louise Art
651 Parker Ave W
The Clay Coyote is a Gallery and Pottery Studio on the edge of prairie in the heARTland of Minnesota! The year-round Gallery carries more than 150 artists from across the country and is the perfect place to find a unique, handmade gift for a loved one (or yourself). The Clay Coyote Studio is also home to our small business incubator for emerging ceramic artists.
Clay Coyote Gallery & Pottery
22 1st Avenue Northeast
The Clay Coyote is a Gallery and Pottery Studio on the edge of prairie in the heARTland of Minnesota! The year-round Gallery carries more than 150 artists from across the country and is the perfect place to find a unique, handmade gift for a loved one (or yourself). The Clay Coyote Studio is also home to our small business incubator for emerging ceramic artists.
Permanent and changing exhibits at the Dassel History Center are housed in the historic Universal Laboratories building, built in 1937. The ULB is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2006, it was named one of the top 25 preservation projects in Minnesota by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. It was selected from 1500 museums on the National Register. Two of the permanent exhibits tell stories of global significance, Ergot: From Blight to Blessing and Dassel Seed Corn Story: Planting the Seed.
Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum
901 1st St
Permanent and changing exhibits at the Dassel History Center are housed in the historic Universal Laboratories building, built in 1937. The ULB is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2006, it was named one of the top 25 preservation projects in Minnesota by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. It was selected from 1500 museums on the National Register. Two of the permanent exhibits tell stories of global significance, Ergot: From Blight to Blessing and Dassel Seed Corn Story: Planting the Seed.
[cokatomuseum dot org] * No admission fee - donations appreciated * The Cokato Museum & Akerland photo studio is an award-winning local history museum that focuses on the history of the city of Cokato and the surrounding townships in southwestern Wright County. It is located at the corner of 4th Street West and Millard Avenue South in downtown Cokato.
Cokato Museum
175 4th St SW
[cokatomuseum dot org] * No admission fee - donations appreciated * The Cokato Museum & Akerland photo studio is an award-winning local history museum that focuses on the history of the city of Cokato and the surrounding townships in southwestern Wright County. It is located at the corner of 4th Street West and Millard Avenue South in downtown Cokato.
Polish Potter - Local Artisans See their website for details and upcoming Events: http://levandowskipottery.com/levandowskipottery.com/Events.html
Levandowski Pottery
510 Parker Avenue West
Polish Potter - Local Artisans See their website for details and upcoming Events: http://levandowskipottery.com/levandowskipottery.com/Events.html

Essentials

Local grocery store with meat counter, bakery, floral, and deli that serves hot meals. Also has a RedBox inside. Open Sun-Sat. 7am to 10pm
Market Place
310 Cokato St W
Local grocery store with meat counter, bakery, floral, and deli that serves hot meals. Also has a RedBox inside. Open Sun-Sat. 7am to 10pm
DASSEL Small grocery store on Hwy 12
Red Rooster Foods
465 Parker Ave W
DASSEL Small grocery store on Hwy 12
Features organic, natural and bulk foods. The Minneapolis Star Tribune called them, "a wholesome interpretation of the old-fashioned general store." Free-range chickens and eggs; naturally raised & cured pork products; local honey; wide range of grains and legumes.
Dan & Becky's Market
5636 Oliver Ave SW
Features organic, natural and bulk foods. The Minneapolis Star Tribune called them, "a wholesome interpretation of the old-fashioned general store." Free-range chickens and eggs; naturally raised & cured pork products; local honey; wide range of grains and legumes.
Coin Operated DIY Laundromat and Car/Truck Wash Also have coin operated vehicle vacuums
385 Cokato St W
385 Cokato Street West
Coin Operated DIY Laundromat and Car/Truck Wash Also have coin operated vehicle vacuums
DASSEL - large gas station with pizza, salads, boneless wings, appetizers, sandwiches and donuts
Casey's
841 Parker Ave W
DASSEL - large gas station with pizza, salads, boneless wings, appetizers, sandwiches and donuts
COKATO: large gas station with roasted chicken, sandwiches, donuts/cookies, pizza, drinks, essential groceries - car wash & vacuums
KWIK TRIP #1188
COKATO: large gas station with roasted chicken, sandwiches, donuts/cookies, pizza, drinks, essential groceries - car wash & vacuums
COKATO on Hwy 12 - small grocery section, home goods, health and beauty, candy & snacks, essentials
Dollar General
COKATO on Hwy 12 - small grocery section, home goods, health and beauty, candy & snacks, essentials

Shopping

An eclectic vintage occasional shop open one weekend a month (April to December) Address: 68962 CSAH 17, Watkins, MN Do not take credit/debit cards; no restrooms at store
Nana's Attic
68962 CSAH 17
An eclectic vintage occasional shop open one weekend a month (April to December) Address: 68962 CSAH 17, Watkins, MN Do not take credit/debit cards; no restrooms at store
This has grown to be Minnesota's Largest Outdoor Market! Open Saturdays (April to October) SUNRISE to 1:30pm. They average 150-200 sellers on Saturdays & 350+ on Holiday weekends. Includes several food vendors, and they often have live music. Parking is Free. Open for Shopping - Sunrise to 1 or 2 pm April & May: Saturdays ONLY - June, July & August: Saturdays & Sundays - September & October: Saturdays ONLY Holiday Weekends - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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Wright County Swappers Meet
13594 100th St NW
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This has grown to be Minnesota's Largest Outdoor Market! Open Saturdays (April to October) SUNRISE to 1:30pm. They average 150-200 sellers on Saturdays & 350+ on Holiday weekends. Includes several food vendors, and they often have live music. Parking is Free. Open for Shopping - Sunrise to 1 or 2 pm April & May: Saturdays ONLY - June, July & August: Saturdays & Sundays - September & October: Saturdays ONLY Holiday Weekends - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Popular occasional store with hand crafted, curated home decor -- open weekends from late spring to mid fall (check their fb page for dates and hours) -- address is 69735 268th Street, formerly "Whimsy Green"
268th St, Dassel Township, MN 55325 미국
Popular occasional store with hand crafted, curated home decor -- open weekends from late spring to mid fall (check their fb page for dates and hours) -- address is 69735 268th Street, formerly "Whimsy Green"
COKATO - Thurs & Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2pm - Nicely organized and clean, reasonable priced thrift store with profits going to ministries around the world
Save and Share Thrift Shop
COKATO - Thurs & Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2pm - Nicely organized and clean, reasonable priced thrift store with profits going to ministries around the world
Cokato: Flower arrangements, bouquets and gifts
Chuck's Floral & Gifts
Cokato: Flower arrangements, bouquets and gifts
SEW CRAFTY SHOPPE * near the Cokato post office* small craft shop with an eclectic variety of items -- open Fridays 10-6pm, Saturdays 10-4pm -- find them on fb
170 3rd St SE
SEW CRAFTY SHOPPE * near the Cokato post office* small craft shop with an eclectic variety of items -- open Fridays 10-6pm, Saturdays 10-4pm -- find them on fb
DASSEL: open Thurs to Sat, 11am-5pm --Fresh Roasted Coffee that you can watch being processed, plus upcycled & refurbished furniture, home decor, gifts, etc. [weathered-birch dot com]
Weathered Birch LLC
DASSEL: open Thurs to Sat, 11am-5pm --Fresh Roasted Coffee that you can watch being processed, plus upcycled & refurbished furniture, home decor, gifts, etc. [weathered-birch dot com]
DASSEL: Weds & Thurs 10-7pm, Fri & Sat 10-5pm; CRAFT & consignment shop that offers craft classes, find them on fb
Simply Quimby
DASSEL: Weds & Thurs 10-7pm, Fri & Sat 10-5pm; CRAFT & consignment shop that offers craft classes, find them on fb
DASSEL: thrift and consignment store, on Hwy 12 -- open Monday to Friday, 10-4pm (10-3 on Sat)
Again & Again Thrift Store
DASSEL: thrift and consignment store, on Hwy 12 -- open Monday to Friday, 10-4pm (10-3 on Sat)

Entertainment & Activities

Historic family farm that hosts weekend events during the fall (end of Sept to end of Oct) each year. Visit their Pumpkin Patch, go through the Corn Maze, see the farm animals
Nelson Farm
23618 CSAH 1
Historic family farm that hosts weekend events during the fall (end of Sept to end of Oct) each year. Visit their Pumpkin Patch, go through the Corn Maze, see the farm animals
STARLITE DRIVE-IN movie theater in Litchfield, MN Open spring and summer months only Find their listings, times at starlitemovies dot com Address: 28264 MN Hwy 12
Starliet Drive-In Theater
28264 MN-22
STARLITE DRIVE-IN movie theater in Litchfield, MN Open spring and summer months only Find their listings, times at starlitemovies dot com Address: 28264 MN Hwy 12
Litchfield Movie Theater -- 2 screens 210 N Sibley Ave -- find them on fb
Hollywood Theatre
210 N Sibley Ave
Litchfield Movie Theater -- 2 screens 210 N Sibley Ave -- find them on fb
[statetheatrehutch dot com] Budget movie theater that shows movies no longer in 'regular' theaters
State Theatre
35 Washington Ave E
[statetheatrehutch dot com] Budget movie theater that shows movies no longer in 'regular' theaters
KIMBALL: downhill skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing + they offer lessons
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파우더 리지
15015 93rd Ave
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KIMBALL: downhill skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing + they offer lessons
Annandale, MN -- find them on fb Group rates available Saturday night Moonlight Bowling Full Bar with appetizers
Tom N Garys Bowling Center
130 Oak Ave N
Annandale, MN -- find them on fb Group rates available Saturday night Moonlight Bowling Full Bar with appetizers
Watercraft Rental: jet skis, boats, pontoons -- they will deliver or you can pick up; trailer rental is available
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Bremer Jet Ski & Watercraft Rental, Inc.
7809 County Rd 8 NW
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Watercraft Rental: jet skis, boats, pontoons -- they will deliver or you can pick up; trailer rental is available
For all your watercraft rental needs - all seasons chartered-rentals dot-com
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Chartered Rental LLC
984 Elm St E
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For all your watercraft rental needs - all seasons chartered-rentals dot-com
olsonrentalandservice dot com Pontoon rental service, Cokato
Olson Rental and Service DBA Hambone Trucking & Rental Service
olsonrentalandservice dot com Pontoon rental service, Cokato