A few ideas for things in the Southern Minnesota area.
If you're feeling like a longer day-trip, we recommend Decorah, Iowa; home to Jake's alma mater Luther College.
Niagara Cave
29842 County Highway 30, Harmony, MN 55939, (507) 886-6606
Mystery Cave State Park
Spring Valley, MN 55975, (507) 937-3251
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo
5731 County Road 105 Northwest, Byron, MN 55920, (507) 328-7340
Bluffscape Amish Tours
102 Beacon Street East, Lanesboro, MN 55949, (507) 467-3070
International Owl Center
126 East Cedar Street, Houston, MN 55943, (507) 896-6957
Beaver Creek Valley State Park
15954 County Road 1, Caledonia, MN 55921, (507) 724-2107