Carve out your niche in Hinkley
From Itineraries Minnesota Winter/Spring Issue 2006
This itinerary is best all year long.
10 – 12:00 pm
Visit the Hinckley Fire Museum, which interprets the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894, that destroyed Hinckley and neighboring towns. One of the worst natural disasters in Minnesota history with winds over 75 mph, a firewall 5 miles high and air temps of 1500°F. Learn how Hinckley rebuilt a community and became the fine town it is today!
12 – 1:30 pm
Have lunch at the world-famous Tobies Restaurant & Bakery. Be sure to try one of their delicious cinnamon or caramel rolls, or bag one up for the road.
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Visit local antique, thrift and gift shops at the Antiques America Mall with more than 70 dealers and 10,000 square feet of antiques and treasures. Some of the stores include: Mother of All Fiber Crafts (local handmade goods from local artists and crafters), and Kettle River Carvings & Gift Shop featuring one-of-a-kind chainsaw carvings by Hinckley’s own Dennis Roghair. Dennis is featured in the book ‘”Art of Chainsaw Carving,” and his work also is showcased at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds where he carved 27 of the 40 carvings throughout the grounds. You can see him at work in his Hinckley studio, plus many others.
3:30 – 8:00 pm
Head to Grand Casino – Hinckley for a real treat of great entertainment and superb dining at the Grand Buffet. Satisfy everyone’s appetite in the group with the famed all-you-can-eat buffet. Enjoy live entertainment at Silver Seven’s Lounge, a live bingo hall seating 350 people, more than 2,100 slots and 28 blackjack tables.
For more information or to customize this tour for your group call your tour operator or the Hinckley CVB, 800-952-4282.
