The Land of 10,000 Lakes has countless roadside attractions that double the fun of every road trip. There are so many good ones that we even made a Minnesota roadside attraction road trip. But there are a few that we left out. One of our favorites? A tiny roadside chapel in southwestern Minnesota. It’s the perfect place to stop, rest, and take in the beautiful scenery. Take a look:
Blue Mound Wayside Chapel is a teeny-tiny chapel in the southwestern Minnesota town of Luverne. Address: 1449 US-75, Luverne, MN, 56156.
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It is near the beautiful Blue Mounds State Park, a lovely nature area known for its wide-open prairie and pink quartzite cliffs.
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The chapel, first built in 1963, has been around for more than 50 years.
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Over the years, thousands of travelers have stopped in to marvel at this small, charming chapel. But it is more than a roadside attraction.
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The chapel is meant to offer a place of peace and reflection to visitors. It is open 24 hours a day to anyone in need of a few quiet moments.
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Inside, the chapel only has seating for a few people. A guest book invites visitors to sign their names and where they’re from.
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After you’ve had your fill of this tiny chapel, step outside to take in the scenery one last time.
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This beautiful roadside stop is not only enchanting on its own, it’s also one of many reasons why you should visit southwestern Minnesota!
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Have you ever been to Blue Mound Wayside Chapel? Leave us a comment to let us know what you thought!
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