MN State University - Mankato has many attractions and events. This university town has a quaint downtown and a better-than average drinking scene (and cheap too!)
A 4000+ acre lake in Murray county, consisting of the many islands, bays, coves, and parks. The nearest small town in Currie. Slayton is located 10 miles to the south, and Marshall is a quick 20 minutes north.
Visit Blue Mounds State Park, where the buffalo were ran off the straight cliffs. An interesting array of flora exists here that cannot be found anywhere else in Minnesota. It's a wonderful place to watch a sunset!
This old river town, with cute B&B's, a lively downtown, a mid-sized university (Winona State), and close proximity to La Crosse, WI, has much to offer. For the adventurous type, there are many mountain-bike trails in the river bluffs, endless canoeing and kayaking opportunities, fishing galore, winter ice skating, x-country skiing, cycling, etc.
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