Stopped here after visiting family in Albert Lea. Loved the nice cozy vibes here. They do have a…read morepatio area (not quite nice enough to open it up yet) but you can tell it's really nice as well. We were greeted and asked what kind of wines we like. We sampled a few of the fruity ones and decided to go with a raspberry one, which was really good & on the sweeter side. We ended up sharing a bottle of it. Generally nice winery & staff. Hours are a bit limited but worth checking out if in the area.

Great place to visit in Albert Lea. The staff are super nice, great host and knowledgeable. You…read morepick five wine-tasting samples from one of four squares (A,B,C,D). We picked 'C' & 'D'. Nice atmosphere and huge place to reserve for a banquet or function.

This is Austin's hidden gem. At Austin Artworks, you can shop for various types of artwork. There…read moreare collections of handmade items from cards to jewelry. Artists from across the nation can sell their items in this beautifully curated main floor space. I loved the handmade cards and stickers so much that I purchased a few for friends. The location also provides several art classes and events. If you want to take a clay class or try new art techniques, be sure to stop in to learn more.

We were in town walking around. We walked by and the store looked like it had nice items, as we are…read morelooking for a few pieces for our home. We walked in at 4:52, and without even saying hello the girl working the counter told us - 'we close in 6 minutes.' After that, we no longer felt welcome in the store so we turned around and walked out.

No foolin', I took my family to the Spam Museum on April 1 for a fun day trip to Austin. I feel it…read morehas to be a write a passage as a homegrown Minnesotan to experience the Spam Museum once in your life. This free museum is right in the heart of downtown Austin and offers a fun little escape from cruddy weather outside or just to step into something historically and culturally unique in our world. I mean, a whole museum dedicated to canned meat? Weird! You can tell that a lot of creativity and thoughtful care went into the design and creation of this museum. So many bright and fun exhibits, there is not a corner left untouched. Lots of unique, hands-on opportunities for kids as well as some very cool historical offerings make this a great place for all ages. All of the exhibits are of high quality and very thought out. After your visit, you might just be inspired to stop at the grocery store afterwards and try your hand at "spiced canned ham" or in other words SPAM!

This is a cool, kitschy road trip-type of stop that is amusing and fun. Plus, it's totally free to…read moreenter, though there is a gift shop packed with branded goods to tempt your pocketbook! The museum is located right in downtown Austin. The lot immediately behind the museum is small but there is abundant other parking around. I didn't notice any meters or paid parking. A stop at the friendly front desk clerk helped us to get the layout. Everything is on the first floor, which is level. Many exhibits are located along wide aisles, though there are some cubbies such as in the international area. The museum guides visitors through the history of Spam, where it is found around the world and what the flavors are (the commercials are delightfully cheesy), and how it is made. World War II is quite a focus in the history section. There are interactive screens placed at an accessible low level for kids and wheelchair users that share quizzes and trivia. As we wandered through, an employee came through with samples speared on pretzel sticks. We got to try smoked Spam and maple Spam. The gift shop was a good final stop. This would be a great place to get a gag or white elephant gift. I collect smashed pennies, and I was happy to find a machine in the gift shop.

Great comfy chairs eventhough it's a small theater and ghost town mall. Close to fast food chain…read morearound the area

Great theater! I love how they have giant recliner seats, that make you feel like you're in your…read moreown living room!

it is very fun! you get to feed animals and play in the corn it's amazing! I went in 2021 and it…read morewas so fun now I'm going back today! it's perfect to go on a warm fall day and it's the last Sunday until Halloween so it's our last chance to go I'm so excited! we got to see bunnies in 2021 and so many other animals. there were pumpkins for sale and horse riding and it's a dream! have fun if your going.

A fun place to take your kids. There is lots of different activities to do with your young one,…read moreeven if they are very young. One and under is free to visit. My 2 year old really enjoyed playing with the pedal tractors, reading about tractors and swinging on the swing set. However there's a corn maze, jumping pads, the learning barn, pumpkins for sale, pony rides, petting zoo and corn pit. Lots of fun for all ages.

I grew up dancing with Jane Taylor. I can honestly say that without Jane and her studio, I would…read morehave been lost. Jane and her daughter Natalie are phenomenal teachers. Jane has been teaching for around 50 years, and Natalie has been dancing with her since she could put on ballet slippers. These women are loving, caring, and trustworthy. I remember having a wonderful time as a very young child taking ballet and tap. Jane's top students usually teach the younger students, but Jane is always around if a parent were to have a concern. When I was about 16, I began teaching for Jane, or Miss Jane as everyone calls her. This tradition of prefixing everyone's name with "Miss" or "Mister" dates back centuries in the ballet world. However, I feel that it is also a truly non-invasive way of establishing authority and mutual respect. As a teacher I was "Miss Betsy," but I also called my students "Miss so and so" or "Mister so and so." Older children and teenagers are allowed to audition to join one of Jane's Dance Companies. These are groups of students who work on tap and jazz routines to take to competitions in the spring. This is more expensive than being a standard student because competitions have fees, and the costumes are extravagant. However, I think that these competitions really raised my self-confidence. Each competition was an opportunity to perform, not to win. Imagine these competitions as Little MIss Sunshine. There are some girls who are dressed way too sexually, and whose mothers or fathers are unhealthily obsessed. Jane made sure we were never those girls. Our costumes were always modest, and we only went to 3 or 4 competitions each year, so it wasn't about acquiring stacks of metals. Jane also has a "performing company." These are a group of the older students who work together on ballet pieces. This group sometimes goes to one competition, but it is not required. Jane's true love is ballet, and so this is a really wonderful group to join. I was also a soloist. Jane and Natalie spent uncountable hours working with me on my solo dances. This brought me incredibly close to both of them. What wonderful women. I don't know how to fit any more good things into a simple review. If you're looking for a good teacher in the Austin area, please go to Jane Taylor. There are other, newer options, but I promise, Jane's studio is 10 times better than any other studio in the area.