Historic Homes & Buildings

• Alexander Faribault House (circa 1853)
  12 First Avenue • Faribault, MN 55021
  507-334-7913
  This historic house was the home of Alexander Faribault, the founder of the city who also helped in the establishment of Minnesota first as a territory and then as a state; the house is filled with period antiques, as well as some of Faribault’s original belongings.  map

• Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour
  515 Second Avenue Northwest • Faribault, MN 55021
  507-334-7732
  This cathedral exudes a feeling of holiness and otherworldliness with the aid of its historic and beautiful architecture.   map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Buckham Memorial Library (circa 1929-30)
  11 Division Street • Faribault, MN 55021
  507-334-2089
  This Art Nouveau/Greek Revival style building is a city landmark, and offers a great collection of books, periodicals, reference materials, and more, on a variety of topics that include culture, education, history, science, recreation, and more.  map

Museums & Galleries

• Paradise Center for the Arts
  321 Central Avenue North • Faribault, MN 55021
  507-332-7372
  Paradise Center for the Arts endeavors to create a vivid, energetic cultural center for the community and region. By showcasing Minnesota artists and offering high-quality visual and performing arts opportunities, we enhance the quality of life for artists and art lovers throughout the region and beyond. Exhibitions range from showcasing school-age children's artwork to nationally known artists like Dee Teller or Marv Kaisersatt. Annual events like the Paradise Arts Festival in June, Run for the Arts in July, Holly Days in November and December and more, are fun events for the whole family.  more...  map

• Rice County Historical Society Museum
  1814 Second Avenue • Faribault, MN 55021
  507-332-2121
  This museum contains exhibits that span the eras of the pre-contact Native Americans to Twentieth Century items, as well as featuring a research center with genealogical information and a gift shop.  map

Tours & Cruises

• Faribault Motorcoach
  530 Wilson Avenue • Faribault, MN 55021
  507-334-4381
  Led by a trained tour guide, this tour offers visitors the chance to see the many homes and businesses in Faribault that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  map