The best things to do in St. Peter

“Whether you're eyeing membership or tagging along with a buddy, Mankato Golf Club is a family-oriented private club with a premier course, solid practice facility, junior golf and leagues, PGA instruction, a full-size pool, and clubhouse dining that beats your Tuesday leftovers.”

From the Mankato newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a spacious lobby with mod couches. Catch everything from blockbusters to niche art picks this week, then pencil in CatVideoFest 2026 on August 8...”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 16, 2026

“The Course is Mankato’s year round indoor golf club with private suites and GolfZon tech, from tilting platforms and three terrains to automated tee-up, video playback, and swing analytics. Play mapped-to-scale courses, bring clients, friends, or family, and level up with lessons from on-site pro Caleb Christensen.”

From the Mankato newsletter, September 14, 2026

“Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you will actually read. Perfect for a quick lunch-break stroll or low-stress ride when you need a city reset without going far.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole rounds, and yes, cocktails on the course, all in the North Loop... a solid Blaine escape for date nights, competitive friends, or when the weather refuses to cooperate.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Wow! Zone mixes bowling, laser tag, and mini golf with plenty of TVs for the game, cold beer, and pub grub, so you can wrangle kids, hang with friends, or dodge cooking for a night. When cabin fever hits, this place burns it off fast.”

From the Mankato newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering trees, nine watery hazards and even practice greens on a course that’s 25% larger than most, which basically means more room for your miraculous bank shots and friendly trash talk.”

From the Mankato newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.”

“Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls and the riverfront. It links straight into Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluff Park, so you can keep wandering when the view hooks you.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.”