Fairmont (Minnesota)

By car

By plane

• The Fairmont Municipal Airportis located 2 miles east of the city on County Road 26.
• Sioux Falls Regional Airport (Joe Foss Field) is about 120 miles west on I-90, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is located approximately 120 miles northeast. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is major airport that has flights from most major cities.

• Fairmont Opera House45 Downtown Plaza,

• Red Rock Center For The Arts

  phone: +1 507-235-9262
  address: 222 East Blue Earth Avenue
  The Red Rock Center For The Arts was originally the First Church of Christ Scientist which was formally organized in Fairmont on October 1, 1891. Finished in 1898, the building was designed by prominent Minnesota architect Harry W. Jones and is an excellent example of Richardson Romanesque style of architecture. The building was constructed of massive Sioux quartzite (red rock) blocks which were quarried in southwest Minnesota. The red stone was combined with contrasting buff colored limestone for a polychromatic effect. The three gables at the top of the building each showcase three small arched stained glass windows while the main level of the building features 19 restored stained glass windows. The cornerstone came from Concord, New Hampshire, and contains many artifacts of Christian Science teaching and the local church history. The Red Rock Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been recognized by the Minnesota Preservation Alliance for saving and restoring this historic architectural treasure.

• Martin County Courthouse

  address: 201 Lake Avenue
  Open to the public. Construction started in April, 1906, with the dedication held on December 16, 1907. The first story is built of Marquette raindrop sandstone from Michigan. Second and third stories are built of Buff-Bedford limestone from Indiana. The building is classical in architecture. It is fireproof throughout. The dome extends 58 feet above the roof, making it 108 feet from the ground. The courthouse is located on the site of Old Fort Fairmount, built in 1862 at the time of the Dakota (Sioux) Uprising. Listed in the National Registry

• Martin County Historical Society & Pioneer Museum

  address: 304 East Blue Earth Avenue

• Heritage Acres

  address: 827 Lake Avenue
  Agriculture Interpretive Center, along the west shore of Lake Sisseton. A walk through, participatory experience of the heritage of the Midwest.
• Singing Oak Indian Legend Marker at Sylvania Park, Lake Avenue.

• Chubb House

  address: 209 Lake Avenue
  In 1866 Dr. Orville Chubb came to Martin County and built this, the oldest house in Fairmont. He is credited with founding the village of Fairmont.

• Martin County Library

  address: 110 N. Park St
  Fairmont, MN,

Parks

• Amber Lake Park North Side of Amber Lake. Picnic Tables, Shelter House, Barbecue Grates, Playground, Flush Toilets, Fishing, Boat Access, Dock, Handicapped Accessible
• Cedar Creek Park West Side of Amber Lake. Picnic Tables, Shelter House, Flush Toilets, Nature Hiking Trails, Fishing, Dock, 36-hole Disc Golf, Biking, Hiking, Walking, and Cross-Country Skiing
• Gomsrud Park Between Budd and Hall Lake. Picnic Tables, Shelter House, Barbecue Grates, Playground, Flush Toilets, Fishing, Boat Access, Dock, Swimming Beach, Volleyball, Bath House, and is Handicapped Accessible.
• Lincoln Park East side of Lake George. Picnic Tables, Shelter House, Playground, Flush Toilets, Fishing, Boat Access, Dock, Holiday Lights, and is Handicapped Accessible. Within the park is the Livingston Log Cabin. Built by William Robert Livingston who came, with his wife, to Martin County in 1866. They settle in Silver Lake Township and named their homestead "Tall Oak." In 1953 the cabin was moved to Lincoln Park.
• Sylvania Park East Side of Lake Sisseton. Picnic Tables, Shelter House, Playground, Flush Toilet, Fishing, Dock, Handicapped Accessible, and Band Shell.
• Veterans Park East of Downtown. Picnic Tables, Playground, Tennis Courts, and Basketball Courts.
• Ward Park East Side of Lake Sisseton. Picnic Tables, Shelter House, Playground, Flush Toilets, Fishing, Boat Access, Dock, Swimming Beach, Handicapped Accessible, and Holiday Lights.

• Fairmont Archery Club

  address: 1/2 East Blue Earth Avenue

• Fairmont RacewayMartin County Fairgrounds, 1300 North Bixby Road, 507-235-6996. Every Friday night Apr.-Aug.

• I-90 Motocross

  phone: +1 507-639-3972
  address: I-90 Exit #87, North on Highway 4
  Course open for practice.

• Fairmont Martins

  phone: +1 507-238-9641
  High School Varsity Diamonds.
• Sisseton Lake Walking/Biking Trail Begins North end of Sisseton Lake on Lake Avenue

• Boat House Sport and Tackle

  address: 905 Lake Avenue
  Boat and Pontoon Rentals.

• Bowlmor Lanes

  phone: +1 507-235-5719
  address: 617 South State Street
  Bowling.
• Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp locations

• Amber Lake - Amber Lake Park
• Budd Lake - Gomsrud Park
• Hall Lake - Gomsrud Park
• Lake George - Ida Street
• Sisseton Lake - Ward Park

Events

• 4th of July Music Festival July 4th, Heritage Acres, 507 Lake Avenue. Bluegrass music, demonstrations, antique displays, and food at Heritage Acres.
• 4th of July Spectacular Fireworks July 4th. These spectacular fireworks are held over beautiful Lake Sisseton at 10PM.

• Borderline Cruisers Car Club Shows

• Community Band Concerts Sylvania Park Band Shell. Tuesday Evenings June - July 8PM
• Fairmont Glows. From the Mid November to January 1st. Visit Ward or Lincoln Park to view the "GLOWS" lighting during the holiday season.
• Friday’s In The Park Citizen's Park, Downtown Fairmont. Every Friday June - August. 11:45AM - 1PM

• Fairmont Raceway

  phone: +1 507-235-6996
  Stock Cars, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Hornets. Every Friday night April - August. Hot Laps begin at 7PM Martin County Fairgrounds, 1300 Bixby Road.
• Farmers Market. July - October. Monday's 2:30PM - 6PM at Kmart. Wednesday's 7AM - 10AM at Ward Park. Saturday's 8AM - 12PM at Kmart.

• Martin County FairYearly in Mid-August, Martin County Fairgrounds, 1300 Bixby Road.

• Shopko

  phone: +1 507-238-9481
  address: 1001 South Highway 15
• Downtown Galleria 111 Downtown Plaza. Featuring antiques, primitives, beaded jewelry, florals, pottery, ceramics, hand-made soaps, candles, doilies, exotic wooden bowels, pen sets, planters, and stained glass, all created locally.

• Good News Bookstore

  address: 113 East 3rd Street
  Inspirational books, gifts, music, music books, cards, and home decor.
• On the Wall 85 Downtown Plaza. Custom matting and framing.
• Picture This! Scrap That! 115 Downtown Plaza. Scrapbook and card making supplies.
• Sovell Jewelry 113 Downtown Plaza. Sale and repair of jewelry and watches.

• Five Lakes Shopping Center

• Boat House Sport and Tackle

  address: 905 Lake Avenue
  Fishing supplies.

• Master Sports Bait and Tackle

  address: 1520 Albion Avenue
  Fishing supplies.

• Babb's BBQ Food Stand

  address: Corner of State Street and Tilden

• Channel Inn

  address: 330 West Lair Road

• China Buffet

  address: 1211 Adams Ave.

• Edie's Restaurant

  phone: +1 507-235-5700
  address: 110 West First St.

• El Agave Mexican Restaurant

  address: 62 Downtown Plaza

• Green Mill Pizza

  address: I-90 and North State St.

• Hy-Vee Deli

  address: 907 South State St.

• Jake's Pizza

  address: 211 Downtown Plaza

• Lake Sisseton Saloon

  phone: +1 507 238-1775
  address: 501 Lake Ave.
  New owners - now called Marina Lodge

• The Ranch Restaurant

  address: 1330 North State St.

• Shenanigans

  address: 115 East Third St.

• Sirloin House

  phone: +1 507 235-3856
  address: 2321 Albion Ave.
  New owners - now called Serenades

• Tami's On The Ave

  address: 2710 Albion Ave.

• Graffiti Corner

  phone: +1 507-749-2007
  address: 1500 S. State Street
  Frozen Treat & Coffee Lounge

• Dairy Freeze

  phone: +1 507 238-4908
  address: 1506 Albion Ave
  A summer icon where the community gathers for great ice cream and lunch specials.

• Hall Lake Cabins

  address: 2410 Albion Avenue
  Boat and Pontoon Rentals and fishing supplies.

• Budget Inn

  address: 1122 North State Street
  Continental Breakfast, Non-Smoking, Pets, and Swimming Pool.

• Comfort InnJct. Highway 15 and I-90. Continental Breakfast, Handicap Accessible, Non-Smoking, Pets, Swimming Pool, and Suites

• Highland Court

  address: 1245 Lake Avenue
  Non-Smoking, Pets, and Suites.

• Holiday InnJct. Highway 15 and I-90. Handicap Accessible, Meeting Room, Non-Smoking, Pets, Restaurant and Bar, Swimming Pool, and Suites.

• Super 8Jct. Highway 15 and I-90. Continental Brekafast, Handicap Accessible, Pets, and Non-Smoking

Campgrounds

• Flying Goose Campground

  address: 2521 115th Street
  (CR 26),

• RJ's Lakeside Campground

  address: 248 Cottonwood Road

• Welcome Campground

  address: 601 North Guide Street
  Welcome, MN 56181,

• Sioux Falls, SD is a 2 hour drive west on I-90.
• Mankato, MN is less than one hour northeast.
• Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN is two hours northeast.
• Rochester, MN is a two hour drive east on I-90.
• Iowa Great Lakes/Lake Okoboji, IA is 1.5 hours southwest.

Scott Onson