Location: Manhattan
Top Things to do in Manhattan
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Manhattan, Kansas (KS)
Coordinates: 40°47′25″N 73°57′35″W / 40.79028°N 73.95972°W / 40.79028; -73.95972
Restaurants in Manhattan
1. Wildwood Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 347 reviews
Zip Line through the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas! 7 Zip Lines and a 40 ft. Free Fall. Life's an Adventure... Live it!
2. Locked Manhattan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 429 reviews
Locked Manhattan is the first escape room adventure in Manhattan, Kansas. We are focused on providing an unforgettable adventure for all players. Our escape rooms are intricately designed through countless hours of research and planning. We are thrilled to be able to present a challenging, fun, and unique form of entertainment to Downtown Manhattan. The idea behind escape room games is that you and your friends are locked in a room which is filled with puzzles that will lead to your hopeful escape. You have one hour to investigate the room, piece together clues, and solve puzzles in order to find your way out. Escape rooms have grown in popularity worldwide and we are proud to bring Locked Manhattan to the downtown area. If you have questions about escape room games or our escape rooms in Manhattan, Kansas please refer to our FAQ page or contact us. Locked Manhattan was created by Rebecca Ober after working in San Francisco and returning to Manhattan with puzzles on their minds.
Reviewed By kevinsfc81 - Manhattan, United States
Awesome experience with our whole family! Great fun for all of us even the kids. Will be going again and again!
3. Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By maryfd2017 - Humboldt, United States
Our granddaughter was honored by having her artwork exhibited in a display that families were invited to attend. It was a festive occasion with refreshments served.
4. Kansas State University Insect Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
We are currently open by appointment only. Please use this link to book an appointment- https:\\insect-zoo.appointlet.com.
Reviewed By 200kathij
This is a fun, learning fieldtrip with lots of interation with the kids!! Loved all the information about insects and bugs. Great place to inspire learning!
5. Flint Hills Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 315 reviews
The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a dynamic tribute to the last major stand of unbroken tallgrass prairie. This 35,000 square foot must-see attraction includes interactive exhibits highlighting the science, history and culture of the ecoregion from pre-history to present day. An immersive experience theater with panoramic photography and special effects shown on a 120-degree curved screen is the perfect starting point for an exploration of the magnificent Flint Hills of Kansas.
Reviewed By susandR3318CB
The Discovery Center offers trips to various locations in the area. Today was a gallery tour in Kansas City, MO and an outdoor Discovery center in the same area. The Buttonwood Gallery had artwork for sale supporting the Konza Prairie. The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art offered a variety of upcoming artists’ work on display and a wonderful lunch venue. Each location had someone to provide an overview of the site. These bus tours are an excellent value and provide new experiences each time. The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a wonderful venue for all ages and interests. Highly recommend a visit and a bus tour when available.
6. Kansas State University Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By pnkybrwstr - Manhattan, United States
Even though I'm from Manhattan, I'd never visited the other side of the gardens that has more flowers and the bigger fountain. So, I went there with my family after graduation for pictures. It was so nice out and the flowers were beautiful! The photos were great!
7. Riley County Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
8. Manhattan City Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By maryfd2017 - Humboldt, United States
I was able to enjoy swimming with our grandson. It is a very nice swim facility. We were actually there in July, 1919.
9. Liquid Art Winery and Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Liquid Art Winery and Estate is located in Manhattan, Kansas. It is perched on top of a hill and is comprised of a full production winery, tasting room, event center and Estate vineyard. Offerings include wine tastings, hard cider tastings, wine by the glass or wine bottles. Visit for an experience found no where else in Kansas!
Reviewed By KO172 - Chapel Hill, United States
Pleasant and relaxing winery and cider house in Manhattan, KS. Who would have thought? Decent selection of wines and ciders. Nicely situated in the Flint Hills. Picturesque views from the outdoor patio. Certainly worth a vist.
10. Sunset Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By densmom74 - Williamsburg, United States
Nice way to spend an hour or so. Not huge, but still has some interesting specimens. Red pandas are adorable! And just watching prairie dogs can be entertainment in itself.
