Things To Do in Southern Minnesota, Minnesota

Activities, attractions and tours
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography

Southern Minnesota Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Southern Minnesota has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Southern Minnesota is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southern Minnesota to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Southern Minnesota Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southern Minnesota.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southern Minnesota attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.

Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.

Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.


Recommended things to do in Southern Minnesota

Number of things to do
1
Things to do from
CA $40
Cheapest thing to do
Red Wing Ghost Walk
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

Discover the most popular places to visit in Southern Minnesota

Explore areas of Southern Minnesota

Rochester showing skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Rochester
Rochester showing skyline and a city

Historic Southwest

4/5(1 area review)

Historic Southwest might not have many top sights, but Mayo Civic Center and Apache Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Historic Southwest
Default Image

Kutzky Park

4/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

Kutzky Park
Default Image

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 Carnegie Art Center while you're exploring the area.

Mankato City Center
Default Image

East Side Pioneers

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

East Side Pioneers
Mural in Rochester MN

Slatterly Park

Slatterly Park might not have many top sights, but Mayo Civic Center and Olmsted County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Slatterly Park

Day trip destinations from Southern Minnesota