Next time you’re looking for a place to visit: think hometown, think Hutchinson.

When it comes to travel destinations, three local shops — Clay Coyote Gallery, Main Street Cotton Shop and the Village Shop — are featured in the new travel book, “Treasures of Minnesota,” published by Morgan and Chase, Medford, Ore.

The colorful and interesting text details Minnesota treasures from arts and crafts to wineries and breweries.

In case you didn’t know … Clay Coyote Gallery features the functional pottery of Tom Wirt and Betsy Price plus one-of-a-kind art and crafts from more than 150 North American artists.

The Cotton Shop, owned by Jean Lepper, is a mecca for quilters and specializes in Thimbleberries products.

The Village Shop is decked floor to ceiling with home décor and gift items personally selected by owner Joanne Willmert.

Travel author William Faubion researched and selected the attractions featured in “Treasures of Minnesota.”

In addition to this book, he has authored “Treasures of” books detailing places to visit in Canada as well as in the United States.

“Treasures of Minnesota” is the perfect resource when you’re planning a weekend getaway. Pick a destination and search the index for details.

About the book: “Treasures of Minnesota”
By William Faubion and Stacy Corrington 2007, Morgan & Chase Publishing Inc., 376 pages, $39.95, hardcover.

(Kay Johnson is a staff writer at the Hutchinson Leader. She can be reached at johnson@hutchinsonleader.com).