Southwest Minnesota, MN

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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

4/5(167 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 Reconciliation Park 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 World's Largest Peace Pipe.

Pipestone Commercial Historic District
Redwood Lodge

Redwood Lodge

2 out of 5
1382 E Bridge St, Redwood Falls, MN
The price is ￥12,569 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
￥12,569
￥13,872 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
"Was there many hours but it was very clean the staff was very attentive. The room was very clean and really quiet. I would recommend it highly."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Redwood Lodge
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN

3 out of 5
1900 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN
Fully refundable
The price is ￥14,333 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥14,333
￥15,891 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Mankato. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (862 reviews)
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Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN
AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

2.5 out of 5
240 Stadium Road, Mankato, MN
The price is ￥11,242 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
￥11,242
￥12,465 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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! (1,019 reviews)
"All around great experience"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center
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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! (116 reviews)
"We had a family group of 21 at the Log Inn and had a great time! The listing is accurate to the letter & the property is lovingly maintained. Got to chat with Jerry briefly - he is a treat! Make sure to appreciate his original artwork. The place is super clean. It has the odd small scrape or scuff, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Log Inn on Madison Lake. Multi generation. Corporate retreat for team building
Luxury Countryside Home! Sleeps 22+/Pickleball

Luxury Countryside Home! Sleeps 22+/Pickleball

Janesville
Stay at this vacation home in Janesville. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table, and patios.
Luxury Countryside Home! Sleeps 22+/Pickleball
Cozy 1 bedroom apartment located in beautiful downtown New Ulm Mn.

Cozy 1 bedroom apartment located in beautiful downtown New Ulm Mn.

New Ulm
Stay at this apartment in New Ulm. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiesling House Historical Site and Minnesota Music Hall ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"The property is actually a studio apartment; a bedroom with full kitchen & bathroom. It was very clean & located right in the downtown area."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Cozy 1 bedroom apartment located in beautiful downtown New Ulm Mn.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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

Lake Shetek State Park

4.5/5(5 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.

Lake Shetek 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

5/5(6 reviews)

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
Peacock in a schell’s brewery in New Ulm

August Schell Museum of Brewing

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

August Schell Museum of Brewing
Hiking the large forests in Autumn.

Camden State Park

4/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(121 reviews)

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

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

4.5/5(85 reviews)

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

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

Cities near Southwest Minnesota

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Pipestone

Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake

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Windom

Mankato

Mankato