Best places in Blue Earth County
Discover the best places in Blue Earth County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 242 places in the county.
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1
Coffee Hag
Coffee shop
Arty, brick-lined hangout with a tin ceiling & espresso drinks, plus vegetarian eats & live music.
$ $$$
4.80 (858 reviews)
2
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
Children's museum
Spacious, modern museum featuring a variety of interactive exhibits for children & regular events.
4.80 (721 reviews)
3
Sibley Park
Park
Expansive, popular park with a petting zoo, sports facilities, fishing & winter sledding.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
4
Minneopa State Park
State park
State park offering hiking trails, panoramic views, a waterfall, picnic areas & campsites.
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
5
Pagliai's Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Long-running neighborhood joint offering pizzas, sandwiches & spaghetti plus beer & wine.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
6
Maggie J's Restaurant & Bar
Bar & grill
👍👍 Wow! For small town, it is a great place. I was hesitant, but after stepping foot inside, it was very modern, clean, with a small town polite staff! Would highly recommend! My food was great, and came through quickly.
$$ $$
4.80 (421 reviews)
7
Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar
American restaurant
Cozy, down-to-earth establishment fixing up classic American bites & a variety of martinis.
$$ $$
4.70 (641 reviews)
8
Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant
Upmarket reimagined American classics & cocktails are the draw at this casual farm-to-table venue.
$$ $$
4.70 (564 reviews)
9
Kiwanis Recreation Area
Dog park
This 100-acre recreation area features bald eagles, fishing, hiking/biking trails, shelters & more.
4.70 (329 reviews)
11
El Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
This festive eatery with a seasonal patio serves traditional Mexican fare & pitchers of margaritas.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
13
Tandem Bagels
Bagel shop
👍👍 Tandem is great! Wonderful, friendly people! Excellent bagels and scrumptious cream cheese flavors! Bacon Scallion or Sun Dried Tomato is my fav. The Nicollet Bike Shop is my go to lunch sandwich. Soup is tasty, and the Energy Bombs are fab. Great salads - and the ranch dressing is awesome! Featured...
$ $$$
4.60 (449 reviews)
14
Shawarmania Mediterranean Grill
Halal restaurant
👍👍 Hidden gem of Mankato! This town doesn’t have much to offer in terms of good food but this was an exception! We got the mixed meat plate and the lamb is perfect. Great fries, great cucumber yogurt, great tzaziki, chicken was dry but still ok with sauce. Great service too and amazing prices (Comp...
$ $$$
4.60 (429 reviews)
15
Sibley Farm
Zoo
Goats, horses & pigs on view in red barns on pastureland, with picnic areas & a playground.
4.70 (258 reviews)
16
The Dork Den
Game store
😠 This was an easy rating honestly. Everyone the works here is more interested in the quick buck than actually growing their customer base and having a good reputation. Everyone know you didn't get lorcana items but instead went to every big box store and bough them out just to sell all your product f...
4.60 (398 reviews)
17
Vetter Stone Amphitheater
Amphitheater
Ample open-air music venue featuring contemporary acts & other events in a scenic riverside locale.
4.60 (391 reviews)
18
Tokyo Sushi & hibachi
Sushi restaurant
Casual Japanese restaurant offering a sizable selection of sushi along with hibachi tables.
$$ $$
4.50 (835 reviews)
19
Eagles Nest
Bar & grill
👍👍 We brought our family to the Eagles Nest, a group of 22 people, and ordered 5 Duke Burgers along with several family sized fries, tots, and onion rings. All the food was delicious and served quickly. Our waitress was awesome!! We will definitely go back and highly recommend the Eagles Nest. Our vis...
$ $$$
4.60 (381 reviews)
20
Rasmussen Woods
Park
Park featuring hiking trails through meadows & wetlands, plus wildlife viewing & a nature center.
4.70 (244 reviews)