Welcome to the home of the Caledonia Area Convention and Tourism Bureau(CACTB)
The Caledonia Area Convention and Tourism Bureau is a 501c6 non-profit organization with the mission of promoting tourism in the Caledonia, Minnesota area. Caledonia is located in the southeastern corner of Minnesota where the land transitions from rolling hills to scenic bluffs and the Mississippi River Valley. It is not uncommon to see majestic eagles soaring or sitting high in the treetops and deer, wild turkeys and coyotes are plentiful. Area streams offer access to some of the best trout fishing in the state. Biking, hiking, horse trails, boating and bird watching lure people to the area. Beaver Creek Valley State Park features a 250 foot high heavily forested valley, and is a hidden natural oasis amidst the farmland of southeastern Minnesota. Many rare plants, birds and animals reside in the park. Caledonia is also “The Heart of Quilt Country” and offers a scenic driving tour route of 40 Houston County barns sporting 8 x 8 squares of plywood painted in vivid colors in a variety of quilt patterns. The Caledonia Area Convention and Tourism Bureau is welcoming tourists to our area to view beautiful barn paintings and enjoy our splendid natural and cultural resources.
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Mission Statement:
To expand the area’s
travel and tourism industry and promote new tourism venues.
To generate economic growth for the community by attracting
overnight visitors, tour groups and conventions and by encouraging
these visitors to visit local, historical, cultural and recreational
sites.
Responsibilities:
CACTB is responsible for the advertising and promotion of the
Caledonia area as a tourism destination
for business and vacation travelers
working with local area tourism and hospitality-related businesses.
As an unbiased resource, CACTB serves as an official point of
contact for convention and meeting planners, tour operators and
visitors.
Our Philosophy:
We believe:
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in rural ethics of work and community involvement
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in broadening our economic base to strengthen our community
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in promoting business growth, expansion, retention and
recruitment
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in planning for future tourism opportunities and working
cooperatively towards our goals