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Faribault, Minnesota

Faribault is a city in and the county seat of Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 24,453 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 24,453

Why go

  • City in Minnesota, United States.
  • Served by Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL).

History

Faribault is a city in and the county seat of Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 24,453 at the 2020 census. Faribault is about 50 miles (80 km) south of Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

Airports

Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) 2.9 mi to the centre
Faribault, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) 12 mi to the centre
Owatonna, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Stanton Airfield (SYN) 18 mi to the centre
Dennison, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sevcik Farms Airport 6.2 mi to the centre
Faribault, MN, US
Outdoor
Tuma Private Airport 14 mi to the centre
Montgomery, MN, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Faribault, Minnesota
Faribault, Minnesota
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Faribault, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach