Where can you find authentic Czech dancers, authentic Czech beer and three stages of entertainment celebrating agriculture? There's only one place: the DozÌ_nky Festival in New Prague, Minnesota. The Fall Harvest Festival pays homage to the festival of the same name in the Czech Republic, and the celebration is given in thanks for an abundant crop season.
New Prague is a city in Southeast Minnesota. Rich in agriculture and a diverse heritage, residents of New Prague are proud to call their city home. New Prague sits in both Scott County and Le Seur County. Settlers were attracted to New Prague because of its ability to offer a high quality of life compared to the cost of living -- and though that was over 150 years ago, it still remains true today. New Prague boasts a population of 7,321 (according to the 2010 U.S. Census) and is about 988 feet above sea level. The the terrain in New Prague varies from flatter stretches of land to portions of gently rolling hills.
Moving to New Prague
First things first -- make sure you're pronouncing the name of the city like this: New Prayg. Got it? Good. In no time, you'll be mastering the Minnesotan accent and considered a local. Relocating to New Prague is certainly exciting as it's a quaint town near several vibrant communities in the southwest suburbs of St. Paul and Minneapolis including Lakeville, Prior Lake, Chaska, Burnsville, Faribault, and Bloomington. The appeal of its small town charm and proximity to larger suburbs and a great metropolitan area are many of the reasons why folks are attracted to the area.
New Prague is a growing community. There are certainly several reasons for this, including its location near water, its low cost of living, and the variety of housing options. Since it's a growing community, you'll find planned communities and rental apartments in New Prague. There are a handful of luxury apartments, but actually most apartment complexes have quite a variety of amenities including private garages, secured entrances, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pools and some included utilities in the month's rent. So wherever you are looking on the spectrum of places to rent, you'll definitely have some options in New Prague.
Moving is no easy task. So whether you're looking for property to buy or a house to rent in New Prague, start with flexible search parameters. Beginning with a broader scope will allow you to identify the things that are most important to you -- whether it is location, all bills paid caveats, or square footage. You can always modify these as you progress in your search. It's important to remember that so many things in the moving process are negotiable, so always ask if there are any specials or promotions.
Neighborhoods in New Prague
New Prague is not sectioned into different neighborhoods, since it's pretty small in its own right, and finding different one bedroom apartments or larger units might not be that easy. This means you're bound to learn your way around the city in a short amount of time. However, it is important to keep a few things in mind regarding the different parts of the town. The main roads that run through New Prague include Highway 13, Highway 19 and Highway 21. Downtown New Prague is on Main Street, or Highway 19. The main stretch is between Second Avenue and Pershing Avenue. The water is north of downtown, easily accessed by Columbus Ave. For more rural areas of New Prague, you'll find those both north and south of the downtown areas along County Road 145 as well as Helena Blvd.
Living in New Prague
New Prague offers a wide variety of things to do for residents of the area. Being in the land of ten thousand lakes, water sports in both summertime and wintertime are a natural pull to the area. Whether you like fishing, water skiing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, or snowmobiling, New Prague offers the perfect setting for each of those activities. There are also a few golf courses for those that like to try their hand at that sport during the summer months, as well as a half-marathon hosted each spring for runners and walkers alike. For some indoor recreation, you'll find a variety of local shops that sell everything from home goods, seasonal items and furniture to gifts, vintage jewelry and antiques. With an active arts council, there is a thriving creative scene in New Prague as well, and you can find public art installations throughout the downtown area.