Southwest Minnesota, MN

Travel Guide

Quiet spot in the beautiful MN. #AquaTrove
Pit stop on our way to Sioux Falls
Nice, little park to go walking
Pipestone National Monument is an incredible place. The historical and spiritual significance of the site is palpable. A place of deep reverence and peace. Visit when the sun is low in the west, lighting up the quartzite cliffs as they rise from the vast golden prairie surrounding them.
One of two tipis available for public reservation. Quite comfortable, actually!

Where to stay in Southwest Minnesota

Mankato View

Mankato City Center

4/5(169 area reviews)

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 Carnegie Art Center while you're exploring the area.

Mankato City Center
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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 Circle Trail.

Pipestone Commercial Historic District
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Pipestone Historic District

Historic sites and bars are some things travelers note about Pipestone Historic District. Check out Pipestone Country Club or Pipestone National Monument while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Pipestone Historic District
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Redwood Lodge

Redwood Lodge

2 out of 5
1382 E Bridge St Redwood Falls MN
$87 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$97 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Redwood Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (824 reviews)
Clean, quiet and friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Redwood Lodge
AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

2.5 out of 5
240 Stadium Road Mankato MN
$82 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$90 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Older property, had a stale smell to it but bed was comfortable and towels were soft.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center
Motel 6 Mankato, MN

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

2 out of 5
1731 Premier DR Mankato MN
$69 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$76 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Your worker Amelia is excellent! All of them were very helpful and kind, so very happy with them. Amelia was especially helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Motel 6 Mankato, MN
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Luxury Countryside Home! Sleeps 22+/Pickleball

Luxury Countryside Home! Sleeps 22+/Pickleball

Janesville MN
Stay at this vacation home in Janesville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table.
Luxury Countryside Home! Sleeps 22+/Pickleball
Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+ Plenty of space inside and out.

Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+ Plenty of space inside and out.

New Ulm MN
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in New Ulm. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions John Lind House and Minnesota ...
10/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
Nice place, great location

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+ Plenty of space inside and out.
Secluded Lakefront Lodge in Iowa's Great Lakes

Secluded Lakefront Lodge in Iowa's Great Lakes

Jackson MN
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
We’ve stayed here multiple times and it never disappoints! Such a great family retreat and Kim and Chad are excellent hosts!

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Secluded Lakefront Lodge in Iowa's Great Lakes
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Popular places to visit

Hard to beat the sunsets on Lake Shetek, my second home ❤️

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
Sioux Quartz Cliffs that stretch miles across the Minnesota prairie. Native Americans used to hunt buffalo here by chasing the herd over the steep edges. #park #cliffs #explore #travel #minnesota #hike #trails #autumn #sioux #quartz #beautiful #localgem

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.

Blue Mounds State Park
Pipestone National Monument is an incredible place. The historical and spiritual significance of the site is palpable. A place of deep reverence and peace. Visit when the sun is low in the west, lighting up the quartzite cliffs as they rise from the vast golden prairie surrounding them.

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.

Pipestone National Monument
sibley park overlook in mankato minnesota

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.

Sibley Park
Ramsey Falls, Alexander Ramsey State Park, Redwood Falls, MN

Alexander Ramsey Park

Explore the great outdoors at Alexander Ramsey Park, a lovely green space in Redwood Falls. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Alexander Ramsey Park

Minnesota State University

Enjoy the collegiate 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 coffeehouses.

Minnesota State University

Cities near Southwest Minnesota

Quiet spot in the beautiful MN. #AquaTrove

Sleepy Eye

Tree On A Hill / A three in one tree on a rocky hill.

Luverne

Jackson County Courthouse

Jackson

Marshall County courthouse in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Marshall

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