Watson Travel Guide

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Location of Fort Renville, an early 19th century fur trading location along the shores of the Minnesota River.
Location of Fort Renville, an early 19th century fur trading location along the shores of the Minnesota River.
This is a model built in the 1940's of the original mission that stood here in the mid 19th century. Originally built in 1835, the chapel served as a mission for introducing and teaching Christianity to the Dakota Sioux natives.
Golden prairie grass along the shorelines of the Lac Qui Parle, a widened region of the Minnesota River.

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Viking Inn

Viking Inn

2 out of 5
1428 E Hwy 7 Montevideo MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$116 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$116
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Montevideo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lagoon Park and River Crest Golf Course are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff was pleasant. Parking was easy. It was quiet.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Viking Inn
Super Motel Granite Falls

Super Motel Granite Falls

2.5 out of 5
845 Highway 212 W Granite Falls MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$147 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$147
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Granite Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
5.8/10 (331 reviews)
Everything seemed good not as good as last stay

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Super Motel Granite Falls
The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY

2.5 out of 5
600 22nd St S Benson MN
Stay at this hotel in Benson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping.
8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
Perfect stop for the night.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

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The Benson Motel - Benson, MN - US-12 HWY
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3-bedroom apartment downtown Madison

3-bedroom apartment downtown Madison

Madison MN
Stay at this apartment in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
This apartment is beautiful and well appointed. We were very comfortable. Brittany, the host, was great! I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it. Madison is a very quaint and charming town too.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

3-bedroom apartment downtown Madison
Cornfield Country House

Cornfield Country House

Hantho Township MN
Stay at this holiday home in Madison. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Very well kept and spacious. Responsive host as well.

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

Cornfield Country House
Cozy Appleton Getaway w/ Screened-in Porch + Yard!

Cozy Appleton Getaway w/ Screened-in Porch + Yard!

3 out of 5
Appleton MN
Stay at this cottage in Appleton. Enjoy free parking, patios and in-room fireplaces.
Cozy Appleton Getaway w/ Screened-in Porch + Yard!
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Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Watson. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's waterfalls.

Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area