TriDistrict Community Education

Arrive at the New Ulm Visitors Center to use the facilities. There is self-serve coffee and treats at the center.

A local guide will step on the motor coach for a riding tour. Get an introductory view of this unique village. New Ulm is truly the Bavarian capital of the Midwest. The tour will include the history and points of interest: View the architecture downtown, see Herman Monument, drive past Governor John Lind’s Home and author, Wanda Gag’s Home. Drive past historic churches, museums, and memorials.

The tour will conclude at the Glockenspiel Musical Clock Tower for the noon performance. It is one of the world’s few free-standing carillon clock towers. It stands 45 feet high, and its largest Bourdon (bell) weighs 595 pounds while the total weight of the bells is two tons. The bells chime the time of day in Westminster style.

. Arrive at Kaiserhoff Restaurant for lunch. Menu: Choose at sign up.

1.) Landjaeger Old German Style Pork and Beef Smoked Sausage, Served with Hot German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, served with Fresh Rye Bread, Beverage.

2.) Beer Battered Cod Basket served with French Fires, Cole Slaw, Beverage.

Arrive at August Schell’s Brewery.

. Take a walking tour that includes the old brew house, and you can view modern production. Visit the museum and hear about the historic buildings on the grounds. See the bottling and canning line before sampling beers in the Rathskeller Tap Room.

After the tour, stroll through the Gardens and spend time in the gift store.

[Note: To enjoy this tour visitors will need to walk or stand for over an hour. Collapsible wheelchairs, walkers and canes will fit in the motor coach luggage bays.]