Saint Peter is a charming, walkable college town on the Minnesota River anchored by Gustavus Adolphus College, with a compact downtown of cafes, restaurants, seasonal farmers’ markets, trails and regular community events that make multi-week stays pleasant and easy to enjoy.
For extra options, nearby Mankato offers bigger shopping, dining and medical centers just a short drive away, and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis–Saint Paul) are within roughly an hour for major airports, museums and nightlife.