2024-2025 Visitor Guide

40 I Brownsville, MN A Guide to Historic Bluff Country
Brownsville, Minnesota, is perched on the magnificent
Mississippi and offers scenic beauty and some
of the best fishing anywhere. The annual Lions
Club Celebration “Brownsville Days” in June each year
showcases the town’s best qualities. Visit historic sites
including old brewery caves and Church of the Holy
Comforter with its unique architecture. The location
Brownsville, and the first village in Houston County, was
chosen by Job Brown. The site was chosen for the unique
location on the river.
The city of Brownsville is a beautiful town located along
the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Brownsville became
the first established town in Minnesota Territory in 1848.
Today it is a quaint community with local amenities and
activities for residents and visitors traveling the Great
River Road on Highway 61.
Brownsville is a bustling community with an average
population of 500 residents. In the fall, visitors gather
around the town to watch the Tundra Swan migration.
Currently, the Brownsville area provides recreation for
residents and visitors. Wildcat Landing has a public boat
landing and well-maintained, riverside campsite facilities.
Further up the channel, Lawrence Lake Marina offers bait,
boat rentals, boat slips, snacks, fishing licenses, gift store
and antiques. To catch a glimpse of Brownsville history,
stop at the Community Center during morning hours and
check out the Historical Room.
The City of Brownsville continues to be a travel destination
for bird-watchers, outdoor enthusiasts and more.
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Saxon Hall is your destination
for the best pizza around.
702 MAIN STREET, BROWNSVILLE, MN 55919
507-482-4255
saxonhallpizza.com
ROOM AND BEER GARDEN AVAILABLE FOR RENT
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS (ATM is available)
You may come as a stranger, but will leave as a friend!