Southwest Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southwest Minnesota
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Photo by Jonathan Sakakibara
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Photo by Gwethalyn Williams
Photo by Gwethalyn Williams
Photo by Gwethalyn Williams
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Photo by Nathalie Mukhi

Where to stay in Southwest Minnesota

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Mankato City Center

Live music, bars and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Mankato City Center. Make a stop by Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center or Reconciliation Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Mankato City Center
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Pipestone Commercial Historic District

While Pipestone Commercial Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Pipestone National Monument and World's Largest Peace Pipe are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pipestone Commercial Historic District
Motel 6 Mankato, MN

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

2 out of 5
1731 Premier DR, Mankato, MN
The price is NZ$129 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$129
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Mankato. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"quiet and everyone was nice"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Motel 6 Mankato, MN
AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

2.5 out of 5
240 Stadium Road, Mankato, MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$142 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$142
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mankato. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Near Vetter Stone
"Great stay starting with the scent in the common areas. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was fine but not great. Breakfast was amazing! Eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly. They also offered almond milk!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center
Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

2 out of 5
1285 Range St, Mankato, MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$120 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$120
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mankato. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (808 reviews)
"Management gave us a better room because we were charged overpriced according to the price they had in there"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato
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Log Inn on Madison Lake. Multi generation. Corporate retreat for team building

Log Inn on Madison Lake. Multi generation. Corporate retreat for team building

Madison lake
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Madison Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
"Plenty of space. Great kitchen. Nice lake!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Log Inn on Madison Lake. Multi generation. Corporate retreat for team building
Secluded Lakefront Lodge in Iowa's Great Lakes

Secluded Lakefront Lodge in Iowa's Great Lakes

Jackson
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Jackson. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brown Park and Robertson County ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
Family vacation
"This place was perfect it was exactly what we were looking for. Great location and beautiful views cabin was great and very well stocked and clean. Fishing was amazing!! Our family really enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful lake view cabin get away . ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Secluded Lakefront Lodge in Iowa's Great Lakes
Cozy Cabin Located On The Premiere Lake In Mankato Area

Cozy Cabin Located On The Premiere Lake In Mankato Area

Kasota
Stay at this cabin in Kasota. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery and Drive A Tank are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
Comfortable lake stay
"Nice property"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Cozy Cabin Located On The Premiere Lake In Mankato Area
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Popular places to visit

Lake Shetek State Park

Lake Shetek State Park

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.

Lake Shetek State Park
Pipestone National Monument

Pipestone National Monument

Learn about the local history of Pipestone when you take a trip to Pipestone National Monument. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Pipestone National Monument
August Schell Museum of Brewing

August Schell Museum of Brewing

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at August Schell Museum of Brewing during your trip to New Ulm. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.

August Schell Museum of Brewing
Camden State Park

Camden State Park

You can take time to visit Camden State Park during your travels to Lynd. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Camden State Park

Minnesota State University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Minnesota State University during your trip to Mankato. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its cafes.

Minnesota State University

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

Catch an event at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center during your trip to Mankato. Discover the cafes and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

Cities near Southwest Minnesota

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Sleepy Eye

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Blue Earth

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Sibley

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Windom