Visitors to Ihlen, located in Pipestone County in Minnesota's southwest corner, can find lodgings at area hotels during their stay. The region, located near the Pipestone Municipal Airport, has comfortable and convenient accommodations to enhance a traveler's experiences in the area. The area's hotels can meet the taste and budget of a wide range of travelers.
The Super 8 Hotel of Pipestone, 10 minutes north of Ihlen, offers guests high speed Wi-Fi, rooms with refrigerators, cable TV and comfortable beds. Guests can access the hotel's laundry service and enjoy the hotel's daily continental breakfasts. Guests looking for a bit of luxury can request the hotel's whirlpool suite. Visitors who wish to eat lunch or dinner in Pipestone can enjoy a meal at the Pipestone Calumet Restaurant or the Langes Cafe or can drive to Ihlen to eat at the Glass House. Travelers who want to learn something of Pipestone's history can visit the Pipestone County Museum, operated by the Pipestone County Historical Society. The museum features regional historic artifacts and provides genealogical resources relating to the area's early settlers.
Crossings Inn and Suites in Pipestone pampers guests with an indoor pool and whirlpool and a complimentary gourmet breakfast. Guests can choose a king-sized or queen-sized room. All rooms at Crossings Inn and Suites include cable TV with a flat panal screen, free Wi-Fi and complimentary Bath and Body Works products. Travelers may wish to explore Native American history of the region at the Pipestone National Monument, 6 minutes out of Pipestone and 15 minutes from Ihlen. Adults pay $3 and children under the age of 15 enter free.
Thirty minutes from Ihlen, the Super 8 Hotel of Luverne provides comfortable and convenient lodgings for guests who travel through the area on business or come to explore the natural beauty of southern Minnesota. The Super 8 has handicapped accessible rooms for guests who request them and offers non-smoking rooms.
The pet-friendly hotel's location offers easy access to Luverne's town center. Visitors who wish to eat at one of Luverne's restaurants may wish to try The Coffey Haus' coffee, soups and sandwiches, the steaks of Magnolia's Steakhouse or the pizza at Smokey Bear's Pizza. In the evenings, Luverne's bars and lounges, including the Howling Dog Saloon, offer the opportunity to relax over a drink and some conversation. Visitors who wish to spend their time exploring the outdoors can drive to Blue Mounds State Park, 8 minutes from Luverne and 29 minutes from Ihlen to see the wildlife and flora of the region.
Comfort Inn of Luverne welcomes visitors to the area with an indoor pool and hot tub where travelers can relax. The hotel invites guests to their daily breakfast which features hot waffles and plenty of free coffee throughout the day. Guests may wish to spend an evening at the Verne Drive-In Theatre, one of the last drive-ins in the country. The drive-in remains open on weekends during warm weather. The city and various organizations in Luverne run events throughout the year so travelers who visit Luverne during these times may wish to attend an event. Options include rummage sales, "How To" shows, local performances, Cruise-In, Art-in-the-Park and more.
