Efforts are continuous at the Chamber to involve representatives of these various elements to be part of the tourism task-force. If you would like to be part of this group that is viatal in keeping Faribault prosperous through marketing and promotion efforts, contact Todd Ginter at the Chamber office.
By working together these stakeholders help create positive attitudes and a healthy tourism industry that is in harmony with strong community values.
To get information about Faribault Lodging, Places to Eat, Fun things to do and everything that is going on in Faribault, go to www.visitfaribault.com
Why is Tourism Important?
Tourism plays a vital role in Faribault’s economy. Because Faribault is conveniently located on Interstate 35 less than an hour away from 3 larger cities, (Twin Cities, Rochester and Mankato) Faribault naturally has the ability to attract and reach many people from nearby areas and those who are traveling through. Faribault also attracts many visitors from great distances; this includes families of students at Shattuck and the Faribault Academies to those coming for family and school reunions.
Faribault is lucky enough to have many attractions and activities that bring people into the area to stay for long periods of time and spend their money. While many cities have just a couple of things for visitors to do, Faribault has: 10 Lakes, Camping, Resorts, Many Parks, Archery, BMX, Paintball, Healthy Downtown, Outdoor Aquatic Center, State of the Art Performing Arts Center, 750 acre Nature Center,
Shattuck St. Mary’s School, Disc Golf, Three Golf Courses, Ice Arena, Skate Park, Biking/Walking Trails with Trailhead Facility, Glider Rides, Unique Restaurants, Many Historic Buildings, Four Large Festivals, Home of the Tilt-A-Whirl, Great Fishing – and much more!
What did Local Tourism do in 2009?
What did Tourism do for Faribault in 2009?
• Re-printed Attractions map after 2 years because of requests
from members to have it as a tool at their business
• Will print new official city map in late February 2010
• Produced a dynamic new visitor guide with a new design
• Continued to assist with local events by promoting the events
outside the area in new and unique ways. In 2009 we
promoted 3 events (Heritage Celebration, Faribault Airfest and
the Tree Frog Music Festival) using video presentations that
were on our web site and on Charter cable in the metro area
• Renewed the contract on our Interstate 35 directional sign
and will be able to create a new design in 2010
• Two meetings were held in 2009 engaging restaurants,
lodging, resorts, retail and attraction representatives. In the
spring the group helped determine the advertising
expentures and in October they reviewed the activity of the
department and made steps toward forming a Tourism
Advisory group.
• Director of Tourism, Todd Ginter continued his involvement in
2009 with Minnesota Tourism associations that provide useful
education opportunities along with seminars and networking
events. In 2010 Todd will be on the Executive Board of the
Southern Minnesota Tourism Association and on the Board of
the Tour Minnesota Association
• In 2009 Faribault Tourism attended a travel show in Cedar
Falls, Iowa and promoted Faribault.
• Worked with “Fishing the Midwest with Bob Jensen” to make a
20 minute video showing all the great fishing and lakes in
Faribault that was the main focus of his show in March of 2009.
Since April the video on the Main page of the tourism web site
• Southern Minnesota Tourism Conference on Faribault Nov. 11
– 40 representatives from all around southern Minnesota
attended the conference which began a day earlier with a tour
of Faribault and an evening meal
