Photo of Tacy's House. Shows the large 2 story white home with a sidewalk leading up to the front door.
Photo of Betsy's yellow two story home. Has a sidewalk, stairs and a small open white porch before entering in through the front door.

October 25 Is the Last Saturday Tour Day of the Season!

Our regular business hours are Saturdays, 1–3:30 p.m., May through October. Tours of Betsy’s and Tacy’s Houses are offered at 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The Shop is open from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Plan your visit now!

Notes:

  • There is no fee to visit the Shop in Tacy’s House.

  • We are not open for regular business hours on Indigenous Peoples Day weekend.

Saturday tour fees:

  • BTS members: FREE • Teens (ages 13–19): $8

  • Seniors (ages 62+): $8 • Youth (ages 6–12): $5

  • Adults (ages 20–61): $10 • Children age 5 or under: FREE

    We strongly recommend that you book a Saturday tour reservation through FareHarbor, as we cannot guarantee tour availability for walk-in visitors. If you need assistance with our online booking system, please leave a message at 507-345-9777 or email us. We’ll do our best to respond within two business days.

Note: Want to explore Betsy’s neighborhood on your own, either in person or virtually? Check out the various Deep Valley guides we offer on our Resources page!

Requesting a Special Weekday Tour

If you’re able to visit us on a Saturday when we’re open to the public, that is ideal. But if your schedule simply doesn’t allow that, you may request a special weekday tour (with at least three business days’ notice), and we will do our best to accommodate you—though we can’t guarantee that a tour guide will be available.

Note: We do not offer tours on Sundays.
The Houses are also closed for tours October 7–13, 2025.

To request a special weekday tour, leave a message at 507-345-9777 or email us. We will do our best to get back to you within 48 hours.

Special weekday tour fees (for both BTS members and non-members):

  • Seniors (age 62+): $13 • Youth (ages 6–12): $10

  • Adults (ages 20–61): $15 • Children age 5 or under: FREE

  • Teens (ages 13–19): $13

Note: There is a $30 minimum for special weekday tours regardless of group size.

Volunteering at the Betsy-Tacy Houses

Volunteers are needed to lead tours and work in the Shop each Saturday in May–October, 12:45–3:30 p.m. You can volunteer for a monthly shift or just a few times a year, whatever your schedule allows. Training is provided, and you may shadow an experienced volunteer until you feel comfortable soloing. Please call (507-345-9777) or email us to learn more.

General Information on Touring the Houses

  • Group size is limited to 12 people per tour.

  • Groups comprising six or more children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Children age 12 or under must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Both Houses are generally accessible, although the only way to access the second floor of Betsy’s House is via a flight of stairs.

  • There are bathrooms in both houses.

A photo of the inside of the Moulin Rouge House. Shows the red couch and chair with a bright "U" Shaped window with red curtains drawn back and real hardwood floors.

The Moulin Rouge House

Where to Stay in Deep Valley

Several Mankato lodging establishments have a Betsy-Tacy connection!

The Moulin Rouge House B&B was owned by Betty Hunt’s (Winona Root’s) aunt and uncle. The same owners also operate the Laven House, another beautiful B&B in Betsy’s neighborhood, which was previously owned by BTS president Candy Laven and husband Doug – the twin forces behind much of the renovation at Betsy’s House.

We are excited about our new collaboration with Hotel Alexander in downtown Mankato and Arch + Cable (located in Bridge Plaza)! Executive Director Jennifer Davis-Kay spent a week at Arch + Cable during her most recent visit to Mankato and LOVED it! When you book your stay, be sure to mention that you’re a Betsy-Tacy fan – you might get a discount!