20 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Paisley Park — Prince's Compound
· 3.4 mi
Behind plain white walls at 7801 Audubon Road in suburban Chanhassen sits Paisley Park, Prince's 65,000-square-foot home, studio and creative sanctuary for nearly three decades. He recorded much of his later work here,…
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Paisley Park
· 5.4 mi · Historical Marker
Prince's 65,000-square-foot studio complex in Chanhassen, now a museum and pilgrimage site.
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Shakopee Historic District
· 5.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here and imagine a story stretching back thousands of years. This isn't just a scenic spot along the Minnesota River; it's a crossroads of ancient life and early American settlement. Long before European…
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Mudbaden Sulphur Springs Company
· 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where people went to 'take the waters' a century ago? You're driving right past one of Minnesota's most intriguing answers: Mudbaden Sulphur Springs! Once a bustling health resort, this spot reveals a…
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Peter Gideon Farmhouse
· 7.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever bitten into a crisp, juicy apple in Minnesota and wondered how it got there? Well, you're driving past the very spot where one tenacious farmer, Peter Gideon, made it possible! He moved here in 1853, near Lake…
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Minnehaha (steamboat)
· 8.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever heard of a steamboat coming back from the dead? Well, get ready, because you're about to pass by the watery grave – and eventual rebirth – of the Minnehaha. This isn't just any old boat; it's a testament to a…
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Jordan Brewery Ruins
· 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the bustling brewery that once stood here, before a devastating fire left only ruins of a local industry giant. This isn't just an old building; it's a window into Scott County's industrious past. From 1861 to…
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Glen Lake Children's Camp
· 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to be a child with tuberculosis in the early 20th century? You're driving past a place that offered hope, a place called Glen Lake Children's Camp. This isn't just a patch of land; it's a…
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Coney Island of the West
· 10.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look out your window! You're approaching the forgotten history of Minnesota's very own Coney Island of the West. Imagine a bustling summer resort, drawing crowds from across the state, right here in Lake Waconia.…
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Emil J. Oberhoffer House
· 15.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, music lover! You're about to discover the beautiful lakeside home of the founder and first conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Emil Oberhoffer, a visionary German immigrant, established the…
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Winter Saloon
· 16.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time at this historic saloon, a reminder of the days when a good drink and lively conversation were the heart of the community. This unassuming building, known as the Winter Saloon, or sometimes Harm's Bar,…
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Gideon H. Pond House
· 16.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like when early missionaries met the Dakota people here in Minnesota? You're driving right into that history! This spot, the Gideon H. Pond House, marks a fascinating and complex chapter in our…
