Heng Navy Bakery & Diner- Located in Belle Plaine, they serve a variety of sandwhiches including bahn mi, along with pho and bubble tea.

Patrick's on Third- Located in St. Peter, an Irish pub with a wide beer selection. They have bison tacos if you are looking to try something different. They are open from 11am-1am.

Third Street Tavern-Located in St. Peter, a southern comfort food/bbq joint. Has an outdoor patio. They are open from 11am-10 pm, 12 am on weekends.

River Rock Coffee and Tea- Located in St. Peter. Artisan coffee and bakery. Perfect spot for breakfast or brunch.

Paddlefish Brewing- Located in St. Peter. Diverse beers and live music, vintage style atmosphere.

Tremendous Brewing- Located in St. Peter. An old fire station turned brewery.

Mankato Brewery-Located in Mankato, all ages. Wide variety of beers and sodas.

Brew D Etat- Located in Jordan, Casual downtown taproom and brewery focusing on stouts and dark beers.

Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery-Located in St. Peter. Winery with live music, patio, select wines and wood-fired pizzas.

Hiking- MN has lots of parks and trails, paved and unpaved. Minneopa State Park is close to St. Peter with lots of trails and a waterfall with a beautiful bridge going over. Relatively easy hiking, mostly flat.

Paddle boarding/kayaking- Bent river outfitter located in Mankato offers paddle board, canoe for rent as well as tours. Call to make reservations. (507) 388-2368

Duck Lake Park-Located on Madison Lake, about 20 min south east of St. Peter. A nice park with a beach, picnic shelters, and playground. They also rent paddle boats and kayaks.