Welcome to the City of Oronoco!
There's a reason why people live in small towns. It really comes down to the kind of life you want to live. For the residents of Oronoco, it's a breath of fresh air and a backdrop of cornfields nestled along the bluffs of the Zumbro River Valley. It's the connection of good neighbors and a sky where the stars shine a bit brighter away from the city lights.
From the historic downtown district to the sprawling acreages of newer developments, along with a beautiful park and trail system that continues to expand, many residents in Oronoco admit to feeling just a bit spoiled. Families with children enjoy access to three different school options – Pine Island School District or Rochester Public or Private schools.
The community rallies around annual events like National Night Out and the 4th of July. There's a flurry of activity each summer at Oronoco Gold Rush Days, one of the largest antique shows in the Upper Midwest!
There's no dazzling list of attractions or four-star resorts, but that is okay. In fact, that's where it gets good! Oronoco is a short 5-mile zip away from Rochester, a vibrant city of cultural diversity, fine dining and endless shopping. Combine small town values with close proximity to both Rochester and the Twin Cities, and you've got yourself a hidden gem. It's no surprise that more businesses are taking a look! Poised for growth with easy access to any direction, Oronoco is a secret waiting to be shared.
A simple drive through the neighborhoods may leave you wanting to relocate to a place just like this; a safe community with some elbow room where the big city is still within easy reach. Find out for yourself why “awesome” and Oronoco really do belong in the same sentence!