Owatonna, MN

ABF Service Center: Owatonna, Minnesota

Moving to Owatonna, MN
If you're searching for a new hometown and you like the idea of a quaint, tree-filled city, surrounded by farmland and built along the shore of a river, moving to Owatonna, MN is a move in the right direction. The "Jewel of the Prairie" is a city of just over 25,000 residents that is ideal for nature lovers and folks looking to enjoy the perks that come with small-city living. Located in southeastern Minnesota, Owatonna offers an exceptional school system, low housing costs and a cost of living that is 14% less than the national average - all great reasons moving to Owatonna is an excellent idea.

Learning in Owatonna: Your school-aged children will soon join the Owatonna Public School System. There are four elementary schools, one intermediate school, one junior high school, and one senior high school. There are several private schools in the area, too. For higher education, you can enroll at Riverland Community College.

Economy: Owatonna has many diverse industries. Federated Insurance is the largest employer, followed by Viracon. Other large employers in the area include Jostens and Cabela’s.

Things to see: Smack dab in the middle of Owatonna’s downtown is the National Farmer’s Bank. Its features gold leaf arches and stained glass windows. Next, check out Kaplan’s Wood State Park. It has more than 6 miles of hiking and cross country skiing trails. Residents claim the woods are haunted. Lastly, visit the State School Museum. It was the former state orphanage.

Sports: Make sure you catch the Owatonna Express, a junior hockey team that is a member of the North American Hockey League!

Things to do: Make sure you visit the RAD (Reptile Amphibian Discovery) Zoo! Don’t let the outside of the building fool you (it’s a warehouse), because the zoo has an impressive collection of creatures. You can even hold an alligator or feed a tortoise!

In December, be sure to go to the Christmas display at the Owatonna Arts Center. Admission is free!

Go to the Village of Yesteryear. It’s located at the Steele County Fairgrounds! It features 11 buildings and a caboose from Steele County dating back to the 1850s. There are two log cabins, a railroad station, general store/post office, fire station, blacksmith shop, country school, and mansion. You can visit between May and September each year.

Getting to Owatonna
You're moving to a place with a low cost of living, so continue saving money by choosing an affordable Owatonna moving company. U-Pack® Moving is the solution. ABF delivers a moving trailer or moving container to your home. You load. ABF drives to your new home in the Owatonna area. You unload. All fuel, taxes and the driver are included in every U-Pack quote.

Compare to Other Owatonna Moving Companies
Even though ABF does all the driving; you still save with U-Pack. In fact, when you're moving long distance, you may find U-Pack prices compare to truck rental.

Get a free moving quote today and compare to other Owatonna moving companies. We drive. You save. ®

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If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Owatonna, MN, you can save money by loading or unloading at the ABF service center conveniently located in Owatonna, MN. If you do not see the city you are moving to or from on the list below, call 800-240-7422 and a friendly, knowledgeable ABF U-Pack Moving Coordinator will gladly help.