Southwest Minnesota Travel Guide

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A wooden pier extending into a calm lake at sunrise with a clear sky.
A calm lake with reeds in the foreground and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A calm lake surrounded by grassy fields and trees under a clear sky.
A rocky cliff with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.
A portable stove with a pot on it, a tent in the background, and a grill.
AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

3 out of 5
240 Stadium Road Mankato MN
The price is NZ$156 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$156
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mankato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"It was kind of hard to find, but worth it."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center
Motel 6 Mankato, MN

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

2 out of 5
1731 Premier DR Mankato MN
The price is NZ$136 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$136
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Mankato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"The remodel was great, it looked like a brand new place. The lobby area for breakfast needs to be bigger so more people can enjoy their meal and chat by the food. The breakfast items could also be upgraded quite a bit. The constant fan in the bathroom at night was loud, but not horrible. Overall ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Motel 6 Mankato, MN
Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

2 out of 5
51578 US Hwy 169 N Mankato MN
The price is NZ$119 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$119
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mankato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (95 reviews)
"Bathtub was stained with old glue from a bath mat-the floor in the bathroom is old and didn't look very clean-rooms could use updating. It would be better to offer real coffee than the syrup machine type offered. I expect more from a Wyndom hotel. Staff were friendly carpet and halls were clean."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Mankato
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Huge Breathtaking Cabin on Shetek/Swim-Grill-Games

Huge Breathtaking Cabin on Shetek/Swim-Grill-Games

Slayton MN
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Slayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Shetek State Park and End-O-Line Railroad Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Clean rooms, updated interior and decent amenities. Beds were quite comfy too. Great for a relaxing weekend"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Huge Breathtaking Cabin on Shetek/Swim-Grill-Games
Comfort in the Country

Comfort in the Country

Fairmont MN
Stay at this holiday home in Fairmont. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Heritiage Acres is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great place to relax
"Stayed with my family for a funeral, it was so nice to have family come to us and enjoy the fire and wide open space in the house."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2023

Comfort in the Country
ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!!

ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!!

Madison Lake MN
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Madison Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Madison Lake and Duck Lake ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
"We enjoyed the kayaks and lake in the afternoon and the game room at night. Also had a great time at the two nearby Wineries. Lucky Lure pizza was also a hit. Unfortunately we didn’t leave enough time to do some painting."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!!
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Stay near popular Southwest Minnesota attractions

A calm lake at sunset with a dock and trees in the foreground.
Photo by Jen Naumann
Open Photo by Jen Naumann

Lake Shetek State Park

8.6/10 (9 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Shetek State Park during your travels in The Lakes. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
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Cities near Southwest Minnesota

A wooden pier extending into a calm lake at sunrise with a clear sky.

Sleepy Eye

A large, illuminated building with a clock tower and arched windows at night.

Blue Earth

A red barn with a colorful geometric quilt hanging on the front, a picnic table in front, and a silo in the background.

Sibley

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

Windom

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