Cannon Falls Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
About Cannon Falls
Cannon Falls is the home of Pachyderm Studio, where many famous musicians have recorded, including Nirvana, which recorded its 1993 albumIn Uterothere. Cannon Falls village was laid out by Richard and William Freeborn and platted in 1855 by county surveyor S. A. Hart. The village was incorporated in 1857. A post office was established as Cannon River Falls in 1855, and the name shortened to Cannon Falls in 1889. Cannon Falls was reincorporated as a city in 1905. An abundance of water power from the big Cannon River and the Little Cannon River attracted manufacturers and capital investment. The first flouring mill was built by R. C. Knox & Co., in 1957. Other manufacturers, such as a wool mill, a grist mill and a mill producing syrup from amber cane, used power generated from the Little Can
Top Attractions in Cannon Falls
Explore the best things to see and do in Cannon Falls:
- ★Amateur Baseball at Burch Park
- ★Cannon Falls Canoe and Bike Rental
- ★Cannon Falls Historical Museum
- ★Cannon River Winery
- ★Cannon Valley Trail
- ★Chamber of Commerce Office
- ★Gopher Hills Golf Course
Where to Eat in Cannon Falls
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brewster's Bar & Grill
- 🍴Cannon Golf Club
- 🍴Dudley's Pizza and Sandwich Shop
- 🍴Mill Street Tavern
Where to Stay in Cannon Falls
- 🏨Caravan Motel
Cannon Falls Travel Guide Sections
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