If you've not been to Mankato recently, our hometown has grown and changed.  Check out the links below for options to fill out your visit in Kato!   Start out with the drone tour and then, ENJOY!

Drone tour:   https://youtu.be/p9WMu46Nhwk?si=GHTTDMg_ubmaLIWE

History podcasts including the Mankato Music Scene, Lost Golf Courses, Mount Kato/Ski Haven, Camp Patterson and so many more!    https://blueearthcountyhistory.com/podcast/

Great resources for your visit:   https://greatermankato.com/visit-mankato/

A variety of online visual tours of Mankato: https://greatermankato.stqry.app/

 

Shopping, Dining, etc.   There are many shops & restaurants throughout the city.  These are just a few.

River Hills Mall.  https://www.riverhillsmall.com/

Old Town. https://www.oldtownmankatomn.com/#/

Belgrade Avenue. https://businessonbelgrademn.com/events

Mankato Life guide to area restaurants.   https://www.mankatolife.com/bars-restaurants/

 

Coffee/Tea Shops

Beans Coffee House. https://www.coffeebybeans.com/

Coffee Hag. https://the-coffee-hag.square.site/#6

Fillin’ Station Coffeehouse. https://fillinstationcoffeehouse.com/

Neutral Grounds. https://www.neutralgroundz.com/

River Rock Coffee & Tea  https://www.rrcoffee.com/

"Big Box" include Starbucks, Caribou, Dunkin', Bober Tea, Scooters Coffee and others 

 

Area Breweries and Vineyards

Chankaska Creek Winery   https://www.chankaskawines.com/

Indian Island Winery  indianislandwinery.com

Javens Family Vineyard & Winery.  https://www.javenswinery.com/

LocAle Brewery.  localebrew.com 

Morgan Creek Vineyard.  https://www.morgancreekvineyards.com/

Nine Mile Corner Vineyard & Winery   https://www.9milecorner.com/

Paddlefish Brewing Company. https://www.paddlefishbrewing.com/

Shells Brewery & Starkeller   schellsbrewery.com

Tremendous Brewery

 

Golfing

North Links Public Golf Club.  https://www.northlinksgolf.com/

Minneopa Golf Club.  https://www.golfmankato.com/

Terrace View. https://www.golfmankato.com/

 

Hiking/Walking & Biking

Skatah Singing Hills State Trail   https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/sakatah/index.html

Red Jacket Trail Park  https://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Red-Jacket-Trail-Park-7

Minneopa State Park. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00235#homepage

Rasmussen Woods.   https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/minnesota/rasmussen-woods

Kiwanis Recreation Area  https://www.mankatomn.gov/about-mankato/parks-trails-and-recreation/community-parks/kiwanis-recreation-area

Mountain Bike Trails. http://mambclub.weebly.com/maps.html

Seven Mile Creek. https://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/505/Seven-Mile-Creek-County-Park-Brochure-PDF

Other hikes/walks. https://www.alltrails.com/us/minnesota/mankato

Established Biking Loops.  https://greatermankato.com/stay-enjoy/outdoor-adventures/trails-loops/

 

Mankato Area Things to See or Do:

Walking Sculpture Tour https://www.cityartmankato.com/tours/2023-walking-sculpture-tour/

Minnemishinona Falls. https://www.exploreminnesota.com/profile/minnemishinona-falls/3321

Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway https://www.mnrivervalley.com/things-to-do/

Silo Art. https://www.twinriversarts.org/silo-art-project

Blue Earth County Historical Society. https://blueearthcountyhistory.com/

Nicollet County Historical Society. https://www.nchsmn.org/

Carnegie Art Center. https://www.thecarnegiemankato.com/

Historic Hubbard House. https://blueearthcountyhistory.com/hubbard-house/

Minneopa Buffalo Drive and Seppmann Mill.  https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/minneopa/bison.html

Mankato Parks.  https://www.mankatomn.gov/about-mankato/parks-trails-and-recreation

North Mankato Parks  https://www.northmankato.com/services/public_works/parks/parks_map.php