Explore southern Minnesota
Eat
So many delicious options
The Knotty Bar & Grill (Elysian)
Tucker’s Tavern (Elysian)
Elliegails Bakery & Deli (Elysian)
Scoops Ice Cream (Elysian)
Mama’s Mercantile Cafe and Gift Shop (Elysian)
The Landing (Madison Lake, 10 minute drive)
Waterville and Madison Lake are both a 10 minute drive for all of your grocery needs.
Drink
You’ll want to try them all
Next Chapter Winery (New Prague)
Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery (Kasota)
Mankato Brewery (Mankato)
Montgomery Brewing Company (Montgomery)
Adventure
When you want to get away from the haus for a day
Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail (Mankato to Faribault): goes right through Elysian, great biking, hiking, skating, and snowmobiling
Kerfoot Canopy Zipline Tour (Henderson, 50 minute drive): Trip Advisor #1 Minnesota Outdoor Activity, 14 zips plus high ropes
Prairie Ridge Golf Course (Janesville, 15 minute drive): 9 hole, par 36 reversible layout, driving range
For the kids
Activities for rain or shine
Elysian City Park and Beach (Elysian): updated playground, beach, and swimming area
Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (Mankato): perfect rainy day activity for the littles
Okaman Elk Farm & Petting Zoo (10 minute drive): family-friendly activities, farmers’ market, art, animals and history