Guidebook for Darwin
Arts & Culture
In 1950 the FIRST Guiness Book of World Records announced that the WORLD'S LARGEST BALL OF TWINE had been entered and that man was from right here in Darwin, MN! Many have Traveled the WORLD just to see this incredible work of art! This town has One specific day that Celebrates this incredible feat, and it falls the first weekend in August!! It is a sight to be seen! Make sure to sign the Guest Book, and see MANY names from across this Beautiful Country, and Across the World whom have traveled from afar just to take a look at this piece of Art that took 29 years for One Man to create!!
World's Largest Twine Ball
In 1950 the FIRST Guiness Book of World Records announced that the WORLD'S LARGEST BALL OF TWINE had been entered and that man was from right here in Darwin, MN! Many have Traveled the WORLD just to see this incredible work of art! This town has One specific day that Celebrates this incredible feat, and it falls the first weekend in August!! It is a sight to be seen! Make sure to sign the Guest Book, and see MANY names from across this Beautiful Country, and Across the World whom have traveled from afar just to take a look at this piece of Art that took 29 years for One Man to create!!
An iconic treasure kept hidden to most. Make this an absolute destination point for your trip! Stop by the Riverside Tavern in Forest City for a Pizza and Drink after taking a look at this incredible piece of our ancestory! It is sure to Wow those who are History buffs!
Forest City Stockade
309th StreetAn iconic treasure kept hidden to most. Make this an absolute destination point for your trip! Stop by the Riverside Tavern in Forest City for a Pizza and Drink after taking a look at this incredible piece of our ancestory! It is sure to Wow those who are History buffs!
You have the opportunity to purchase Memorabilia from your stay and souveniers for yourself, friends and family.
World's Largest Twine Ball Museum
1st StreetYou have the opportunity to purchase Memorabilia from your stay and souveniers for yourself, friends and family.
Parks & Nature
Fishing, Scenery, Peace and Quite, Beauty, Meditation, Relaxation, only 3 miles away!
Lake Washington
Fishing, Scenery, Peace and Quite, Beauty, Meditation, Relaxation, only 3 miles away!
Lake Stella
Fishing, and love of Nature and the Outdoors!
Lake Ripley, 6 miles from Darwin MN offers a beautiful Beach; round the lake trail for biking, running, walking, ect.... The lake is a great place for Family Picnics in the park! Swimming and playing on the beach is always a fun time for the family! Enjoy all that the Darwin/Litchfield Area has to offer!!
Lake Ripley
Lake Ripley, 6 miles from Darwin MN offers a beautiful Beach; round the lake trail for biking, running, walking, ect.... The lake is a great place for Family Picnics in the park! Swimming and playing on the beach is always a fun time for the family! Enjoy all that the Darwin/Litchfield Area has to offer!!
Litchfield Mn (6 Miles from Darwin MN) has a beautiful Garden that consists of true Artistry during ALL times of the year! Strategically, the Gardens are on-Growing! New flowers and plants that are popping up so that each visit provides a new and beautiful arrangement of Flowers and Shrubbery to flatter every occasion! With a Gazebo in the Center to sit, enjoy the view from park benches, and gather as many photos as possible; this is sure to take your breathe away and a great addition to your itinerary (especially for your love birds!!)
Anderson Gardens
Litchfield Mn (6 Miles from Darwin MN) has a beautiful Garden that consists of true Artistry during ALL times of the year! Strategically, the Gardens are on-Growing! New flowers and plants that are popping up so that each visit provides a new and beautiful arrangement of Flowers and Shrubbery to flatter every occasion! With a Gazebo in the Center to sit, enjoy the view from park benches, and gather as many photos as possible; this is sure to take your breathe away and a great addition to your itinerary (especially for your love birds!!)
Entertainment & Activities
Trap Shooting, Practice, and amazing place to host your event from Birthdays to Wedding Receptions, Baby Showers and more! The Rod and Gun Club is a Wonderful place to host any type of event!!
Darwin Rod and Gun Club
68350 US-12Trap Shooting, Practice, and amazing place to host your event from Birthdays to Wedding Receptions, Baby Showers and more! The Rod and Gun Club is a Wonderful place to host any type of event!!
Food Scene
Great Food, a Historic Building that has Food named after many historical businesses and buildings in Darwin. A Great way to take in the History and Culture of this amazing Destination Hotspot!
Darwin Tavern
324 1st StGreat Food, a Historic Building that has Food named after many historical businesses and buildings in Darwin. A Great way to take in the History and Culture of this amazing Destination Hotspot!