Named for the mythical Elysian Fields, this southern Minnesota city remains true to its namesake ...  a quiet, peaceful place with gently rolling hills and fields.  Surrounded by lakes, Elysian is a summer town for many. For 550 residents it's called home.

Elysian thrives on quaintness, thinks progressively, supports local businesses, and welcomes tourists. A culture of cooperation, community spirit, neighborly charm and hometown pride create a high quality of life.

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A popular tourist attraction is Klondike Hill. Located north of Elysian, Klondike is known as one of the first spots the Jesse James Gang camped in August of 1876. It is well known that they used the hill as a campsite and look-out post and utilized the railroad route to make their way to Northfield for the infamous bank robbery. Present-day Klondike Hill is an area set aside for hunting, hiking and enjoying nature. It is the highest point in three counties and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area.

The Okaman Elk Farm is located 1-1/2 miles east of Elysian and offers the visitor a chance to view a majestic herd of elk. The mid-1800s historic farm was once the site of a sorghum mill attracting people from the area to buy the sweet dark syrup. Okaman is more than elk. Over 1,000 visitors each year enjoy the free petting zoo featuring miniature donkeys, pygmy goats, alpacas, kittens and more. A playground is also on site. Quality elk meat is available - federally inspected, packaged steaks, roasts, burger, sausages, jerky and stix, quarters, halves or whole elk packages

A complete playground, volleyball court, ball field and picnic shelter provide a recreation spot on the south shore of Lake Francis. Ample parking and restrooms are available at this location only blocks from the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail and Elysian's Main Street shops and restaurants.

Sakatah Singing Hills Trail runs between Mankato and Faribault, through Elysian, which is the mid-point of the Sakatah Trail. Whether hiking, biking, skating or snowmobiling the 39 mile trail, you will find Elysian to be the perfect rest stop. In 1991, a group of 25 Elysian residents met to discuss the idea of hard-surfacing the Trail. Working in conjunction with the Minnesota DNR, the group lobbied local legislators to gain the necessary funding to have the entire trail black-topped in 1995. A convenient wayside rest was built on the trail in Elysian, reminiscent of an earlier train depot located there.

Weekly newspaper published on Thursdays with a circulation of 448.

Seasonal and short term campsites on Lake Elysian and Hwy. 60 in Elysian. C-store, bait, tackle, hot deli sub sandwiches, off-sale liquor, movie rental, gas, groceries, lottery and a whole lot more!

We feature FlavorBurst Softserve ice cream. We also have hard ice cream, sandwiches, chips, pop, coffee, cookies and other treats. We're located along Sakatah Singing Hills Trail, facing the trail an Hwy. 60 and across the street from the American Legion on Main Street. Open April-September.

Pull tabs, on-sale, pizza. Community room available. Karaoke first and fourth Fridays. Bullhead feeds and meat raffles held October to May on first Saturday of the month. Steak fry during summer months - check schedule

^{Atherton’s Walls and Landscaping is unlike any other. We provide efficient, cost saving, and quality work as a result of our competent staff of adult landscape professionals. We provide our staff of technicians with a livable wage and benefits. They in turn offer to you: •site work with minimum impact to surrounding areas. •projects that are left neat and clean on a daily basis. •friendly and courteous service. •and execution of projects conducive to long lasting results.}

One company for all your outdoor needs. We provide quality services and offer a broad range of unique and customized landscape services. We offer both residential and commercial services that include: - Landscape maintenance - Irrigation maintenance - Tree/shrub maintenance - Landscape design - Seasonal cleanup - Snow removal - Lawn care - Beach home maintenance - Weed control - Irrigation repair - Edging - Mulch/Rock - spring, summer, fall - Plowing - Bobcat work - Shoveling - Roof snow removal - Salting - Ice removal

Open daily from 8 - 5, and Saturday evenings until 9, EllieGail's Bakery and Deli is a scratch kitchen specializing in goodies like Grandma used to make. Our ingredient labels list things like flour, sugar, eggs, butter - all things you recognize and can pronounce! We also use locally grown produce whenever possible. We are proud of the time and care we take in making small, homemade batches of soups, breads, casseroles, and all kinds of desserts. While our work is labor-intensive, we know that the results are delicious and worth our efforts! Join us at our "little red schoolhouse" dining room in Elysian for a treat, breakfast, or lunch. If you are in a hurry, we make many orders to go, or we can deliver your catered order to you!

86-members strong, the Elysian Area Chamber supports the community in all civic endeavors. Our July 4th Celebration positions Elysian as the place to be for this patriotic holiday. This is a 4 day event with approximately 10,000 attending the Grand Parade which steps off at 2 p.m. on July 4th. With the help of over 250 volunteers, it has become our community's signature event

Elysian Bank is a locally and family owned community bank. We have been serving our community since September 1907. We are an established FDIC regulated institution with all the bank products and services to meet your needs.

Full service garden center and landscaping business. Come see us for your garden and landscaping needs. We carry a line of Minnesota-grown trees, shrubs, We have the supplies for the do-it-yourself landscaper or we can build you a retaining wall, seed or sod your lawn, as well as install any landscape design for you. Check us out - we're just off Hwy. 60 in Elysian on 5th Street.

James Bros. has grown from backfilling tile ditches to installing septic systems, digging basements, doing site prep for commercial and residential, building driveways and roads. We have grown from two brothers working together to a staff of 20. We have the pleasure of having a family owned business that also has our sons working with us. We strive to do a good job the first time. We take pride in our work and it is important to us to have satisfied, return customers when the job is done.

The Meyer Beefalo & Buffalo Farm, is a small farm of about 80 acres located in south central Minnesota. We believe that smaller is better. By keeping our farm small, we are better able to raise our Beefalo, Bison Hybrids, and heritage breed Red Wattle Hogs (Pigs) the old-fashioned healthy way, with NO growth hormones, no antibiotics, and no chemicals on the land. We also raise heritage breed turkeys, domestic ducks, and chickens for eggs, as well as for roasting.

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Nu Horizons of Southern MN has a passion for providing out standing care and services to all of the residents in our homes. Our staff take pride in continuing to strive to meet the needs and challenges that arise each and everyday. Our residents feel happy, safe, and more than comfortable in their homes, knowing that we are there to help improve and enhance their quality of living.

We invite you to experience our full service Eco Salon, Day Spa, and Barber Shop. As our guest, you can be certain that our talent and experience will ensure you results that can be as classic or distinctive as you choose. All done in an atmosphere that unwinds and renews you. We offer natural and organic hair care, organic colors and perms, massage and spa packages, and hair and eye lash extensions. Come in and receive 50% off second product purchased.

Elk meat is a low-fat red meat that is high in protien and nutrients. Because it is so lean, when preparing, elk meat has much less shrinkage than other red meat such as beef. Elk meat is a healthy choice for a great value.

Bobby strives to create timeless images that evoke powerful emotions for her clients; in fact, she considers it an honor. She focuses on telling the story of a moment in time, whether it be the pure joy of a wedding, the portrayal of a high school senior’s independence, the antics of a beloved pet, or the delicate features and delightful expressions of a wee one. In business since 2003, hers is a low-volume residential studio. Her glass is full; her life, richly blessed.

Groceries - fresh meats cut daily, pork, sausage, and hamburger ground daily. Bakery and deli items. Frozen section, produce, dairy, household items. We have a complete grocery line.

A product created by the late Bob Wesley, his family continues the tradition. Wesley's Maple Syrup can be found in The Store on Elysian's Main Street.

Great Food. Great Service. Great Time. When you're in the mood for great food, great service and a great time, join us at the Wilderness Bar and Grill. We focus on delighting each and every guest with a fabulous dining experience. Our menu features a variety of homemade specialties, and every meal is served with our special family touch. We look forward to your visit. Come and join our family today for lunch or dinner!