he lovely antique-filled William Strong House bed and breakfast is located in Spring Valley, Minnesota, only 100 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul and The Mall of America — the worlds largest tourist attraction. We are just 25 miles south of Rochester, home of the world famous Mayo Clinic, and 15 miles south of Interstate 90 on highways 16 and 63.

The area around Spring Valley is known as Southern Minnesota Bluff Country, and is an area of Karst topography of limestone bedrock with caves, sinkholes, and bluffs covered with hardwood forest. Beautiful streams full of trout and bass are found throughout the area.

Spring Valley is a typical Midwestern town of 2,400 with neatly-painted houses, tree lined streets, and beautiful flowers and shrubs gracing the meticulously maintained lawns. It was the boyhood home of Richard Sears and was also one of the homes of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Spring Valley is located 13 miles north of Iowa and 70 miles east of Wisconsin.

On arrival, quench your thirst with a hot or cold beverage and enjoy some homemade cookies. In the morning, wake to a full breakfast that is prepared by hand each day using the freshest ingredients of the season.

Enjoy life in the slow lane. Sit on the porch, stroll in the gardens, gaze at the stars, listen to the birds, gaze at the fire, relax in the serenity of a small town. The William Strong House is designed to help people relax.

Directions: When arriving from the north on highway 16 and 63 watch for the sign to the "Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum", go 600 feet south and we are on the right. From William Strong House it is 15 miles to the head of the Root River Trail. This is a blacktop trail for biking, hiking, walking, or rollerbladeing It is 12 miles to Forestville State Park with its system of trails, trout streams, and Mystery Cave. It is possible to tour areas of Amish farmers and purchase some of their baked goods, quilts and other merchandise. Sixteen miles south of William Strong House is Haydens Prairie which is 160 acres of virgin prairie.

Make William Strong House your home away from home!

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Five guest rooms with private baths
• One room includes a whirlpool tub
• Central air-conditioning
• Common areas: Library, Parlor, Dining Room and Porches