Fairmont: Southern Minnesota’s Best Kept Secret
Martin County is the home of Fairmont, MN, and its very own municipality seat. The city is named as such because of its elevated town site. It is known as the “City of Lakes” due to the fact that there are 5 lakes surrounding the city. The nearest airport to book a flight to get to this hidden gem is the Rochester International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Fall and winter are two of the best seasons to go to Fairmont, Minnesota. This is because the Center Creek Orchard Fall Festival (August) and the Fairmont Glows Festival (November) are held in this city. The former offers fresh apples and pumpkins to visitors as well as different activities that families and friends would surely love. The latter kicks off the Holiday season with a parade, with lots of foods to devour on, as well as music and heart-warming activities suitable for the season.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Whether it be for family fun or for solo trips, Fairmont Aquatic Park gives a wide variety of options in creating bonds or for relaxation. There are splash pools, recreational pools kiddie slides, interactive play set with tumblebuckets, sprays and more. This attraction is conveniently near the Hampton Inn Fairmont. Another great attraction is the Jolly Green Giant Museum, which is showcasing the Jolly Green Giant memorabilia of Green Giant employee Lowell Steen. Travelers can also drop by Fairmont Opera House that is near both Holiday Inn Fairmont and the Fairmont Municipal Airport.