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Visit Mankato

By Visit Mankato,

2024-03-01

Greater Mankato, located just 75 miles southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area offers travelers outdoor adventure, delicious dining, fun entertainment, and rich cultural experiences throughout all four seasons. Whether you’re enjoying Greater Mankato for a weekend or spending a lifetime in the area, you’re sure to find your time here is well spent.

Scroll through the gallery below to find ideas for the perfect itinerary in Greater Mankato.

Welcome to Mankato

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Q5CVw_0rcRJzKF00 — In Greater Mankato, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a broad array of activities surrounded by scenic vistas of river valleys and bluffs. Spend a warm summer day kayaking, enjoy an autumn hike at one of the area’s picturesque parks or trails, experience the thrill of a downhill ski run, or meander through beautiful gardens in full bloom. Greater Mankato’s natural landscape provides opportunities for outdoor adventures any time of the year.

Minneopa Falls

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4UpyKz_0rcRJzKF00 — Minneopa State Park features a stunning double waterfall, hiking trails, campground, and an enclosed range where parkgoers can observe a herd of bison.

CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Gs1IU_0rcRJzKF00 — The City Center of Mankato and North Mankato is home to an exciting exhibit of 32 outdoor sculptures that are displayed year-round. Stop at the Mankato Visitors Center at 3 Civic Center Plaza to pick up a map showing the locations of the sculptures, or download a digital version by clicking this image. Then set off on a self-guided tour.

Chankaska Creek Ranch Winery and Distillery

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0aFm0J_0rcRJzKF00 — Nestled into the lush rolling hills of the Minnesota River Valley, Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery offers breathtaking views of 15 acres of meticulously tended vines, a rippling creek, and gorgeous landscape. No matter the time of year, you will find relaxation and delicious hand-crafted wines and spirits.

City Center Mankato

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Jtrio_0rcRJzKF00 — A little retail therapy can go a long way. Explore the area’s many unique retail offerings for a truly one-of-a-kind shopping experience. From the bustling Hilltop area to the charming shops in the City Center, Greater Mankato has something for every shopper.

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3 Civic Center Plaza, Ste. 100, Mankato, MN 56001
greatermankato.com/visit-mankato/
(507) 385-6640

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