Southwest Minnesota, MN
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Where to stay in Southwest Minnesota

Mankato City Center
Live music, bars, and theaters are just a few things travelers enjoy about Mankato City Center. Check out Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center or Reconciliation Park while you're exploring the area.

Pipestone Commercial Historic District
Though Pipestone Commercial Historic District might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pipestone National Monument and Pipestone Center for Preforming Arts.

Pipestone Historic District
Historic sites and bars are some things travelers note about Pipestone Historic District. Check out Pipestone Center for Preforming Arts or World's Largest Peace Pipe while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Redwood Lodge
Nice hotel, clean. Great breakfast!!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center
Great stay during graduation weekend on campus. We were appreciative of the small details-the grad goodie bag with a mini sparkling cider bottle, noise maker, candy, and small Kleenex that had a grad theme. They also had carnations that families could take for their grads. Very thoughtful. All staff ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN
Hotel was aged and poorly cared for. Room had stained carpet, water marks in the walls furniture. Human hair in bathroom and main floor of room.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Luxury Countryside Home! Sleeps 22+/Pickleball
Such a fantastic place to stay with all of our team!! Everyone was able to have their own space to gather or have some alone time! Very well equipped with everything you could need and more! We are hoping to stay there again next year!
Reviewed on 26 April 2026

Log Inn on Madison Lake. Multi generation. Corporate retreat for team building
This is our second time here. Excellent place to stay for a large group. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The game room is awesome. Everyone one had a great time!!
Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 13
Plenty of space inside and out.
It is a nice, cozy, comfortable old home with good updates. Our family enjoyed the weekend spent here.Very convenient to many places in New Ulm.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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Popular places to visit

Pipestone National Monument
Learn about the local history of Pipestone when you spend time at Pipestone National Monument. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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.

Blue Mounds State Park
You can take time to visit Blue Mounds State Park during your travels to Luverne. Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area.

Sibley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sibley Park, a lovely green space in Mankato. Discover the coffeehouses and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.

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.

Jackson County Courthouse
You can learn about the history of Jackson with a visit to Jackson County Courthouse. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's sunrises.
