Location: Mankato
Top Things to do in Mankato
What to do and see in Mankato, Minnesota (MN): The Best Free Things to do
Mankato (/mænˈkeɪtoʊ/ man-KAY-toh) is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. It is Minnesota's 22nd biggest city. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota outside the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline. North of Mankato Regional Airport, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city lies within Le Sueur County. Most of the city is in Blue Earth County.
Restaurants in Mankato
1. Red Jacket Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
A 13-mile bike trail going from Mankato to Rapidan.
Reviewed By Roon87 - North Mankato, United States
The trail paved all the way from downtown to Rapidan and just like the ones near Lanesboro, MN! One of the greatest things to do in Mankato, be sure to bring your own bike, rent from one of the outfitters (Gabe at Nicolet Bike Shop is Irish and will help out) in town, or just walk which is an excellent option as well. Also, be sure to ask somebody who Joe is on your journey.
2. Seven Mile Creek Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By mdelong1
Beautiful hike through and near 7 mile creek, really enjoyed the wooded setting and constant sound of the creek running by.
3. Sibley Park Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By sx2dude - Mankato, United States
This is just a nice park to relax at. Plenty of stuff for the kids to do and play on. Kind of a farm type zoo plus koi Ponds and awesome gardens
4. Carnegie Art Center
5. River Hills Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By cynsha - Mankato, United States
River Hills Mall is the darling of Mankato. It is a large retail mall with anchor stores and all the sought after name shops. It has an 8-screen movie theatre with lounge seating showing the current movies, a children center where young kids can play and climb, and my favorite spot is the huge food court with a carousel in the center of it. The mall is well taken care of and during the holidays is very beautiful with lights adorning the huge food court windows. Fun spot to spend a day, any day of the week!
6. Reconciliation Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By cap10miked - Eagle Lake, United States
at the site of a mass execution on Dec. 26, 1865 in downtown Mankato, Minnesota. The names of those lost are honored and a large buffalo statue is present. Easily accessible and no charge.
