Located just ten miles north of Mankato, Saint Peter exudes a welcoming small-town atmosphere in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley. A close-knit community calls Saint Peter home, coming together for annual events like the Nicollet County Fair, Rock Bend Folk Festival, Oktoberfest, Winterfest, and the Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration.

Incorporated in 1873, Saint Peter contains 40 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Peter’s vibrant downtown area combines modern delights and historic charm, brimming with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and nightlife options in rows of well-preserved brick buildings.

Outdoor fun abounds in Saint Peter’s many lush parks, scenic trails, and on the Minnesota River. Gustavus Adolphus College affords plenty of cultural, educational, and athletic opportunities to the Saint Peter community. The many metropolitan amenities of Minneapolis are about an hour’s drive away as well. Quick access to U.S.