J in Mankato join in one of our
is for Join In – While you’re wellness events. All year round we have fun events for runners, walkers and bikers including the Mankato Marathon, Mankato River Ramble, Gorilla Run and Zombie Run.
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is for Kayaking – Explore the beauty of the Blue Earth and Minnesota Rivers by kayak. There are hidden treasures on the river that cannot be reached by land.
L a rousing theatre production
is for Live Theatre – Applaud by Minnesota State University, Mankato or Bethany Lutheran College Theatre and Dance or the Merely Players Community Theatre.
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is for Minneopa and Minnemishinona Falls – These two waterfalls are the perfect backdrops for a romantic afternoon with the one you love.
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is for Native American History – The Mahkato Pow-Wow takes place every fall at Land of Memories Park to honor the 38 Dakota warriors who died in the largest mass execution in U.S. History. is for great Outdoors Nestled in a scenic river valley, Mankato offers fresh air, adventure and countless outdoor activities. is for Parks – There are dozens of city and state parks to choose from in Mankato and the surrounding areas. Choose a park with trails, lakes or just playground equipment for the kids. You can even choose a park just for your four-legged friend.
Q Take a walk in the City Center
is for Quirky Sculptures – and experience a traveling art show like no other – the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour. Artists from around the world submit sculptures of various mediums for your viewing pleasure. Voters choose which art becomes a permanent fixture in Mankato.
R Earth County has more river is for River Valley - Blue
shore than any other county in Minnesota.
S snowboard or tube at Mount is for Snow Sports – Ski,
Kato, cross-country ski, put your snow tires on your bike and hit the trails or snow shoe at Morgan Creek Vineyard.
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is for Unique Shopping – Mankato offers a variety of unique shops you won’t find anywhere else.
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is for Minnesota Vikings See your sporting heroes up close in Mankato. The Verizon Vikings Training Camp has been in Mankato for 49 years.
W miles you will find three
is for Wine – Within 20 unique wineries: Morgan Creek Vineyards, Chankaska Ranch and Winery and Indian Island Winery.
X love with your sweetheart in is for XOXO – Celebrate
Mankato. There is much to do on a getaway for two, including theatre performances, a long walk on one of our many trails, intimate restaurants and a stay at our cozy bed and breakfast.
Y Mankato has an abundance of is for Youth – Bring the kids.
kid’s activities including historical Sibley Park, the WOW! Zone Family Entertainment Center, and the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota.
Z nothing, zero, free. – Many of is for Zilch. As in you pay
the city’s attractions cost nothing at all. Budget minded travelers have many penny-pinching options including a stroll through the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour, a work out at Sibley Park or any number of audio tours. See page 22 for more free ideas.
T more than 50 miles of paved is for Trails – Mankato has
trails for cyclists and runners nestled in a scenic river valley.
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