Visit Mankato

02/03/2025

📆 Start planning your 2025 adventure right in the heart of Southern Minnesota! 🌟 Check out the NEW 2025 Guide to Visiting and Living in Greater Mankato!

View or request your FREE Visitor Guide at:
🔗https://greatermankato.com/visitor-guide/

Explore Minnesota Southern Minnesota Tourism Association

02/01/2025

✨ Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 MN Senior State Games! ✨

Calling all athletes 50+! 🏃‍♀️🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️ The Minnesota Senior Games are back in Mankato, and registration is now open for this exciting multi-sport event happening August 7-10.

Ready to compete?

🥇 Visit https://www.mnseniorgames.com/ to sign up for your chosen events.
🥈 Explore a variety of sports, from track and field to swimming, cycling, and more!
🥉 Connect with fellow athletes and experience the joy of friendly competition.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to stay active, have fun, and celebrate a healthy lifestyle!

MN Senior State Games

01/30/2025

Weekend Plans ✅

Don't miss out on the fun in Mankato this weekend!

➡ Hit the Ice 🏒: Cheer on the Mavericks as they take on St. Thomas on Friday!

➡ Hoops Hype 🏀: Catch the Vikings or the Mavericks in action at their home courts on Saturday!

➡ Theatrical Thrills 🎭: Catch a show with MSU's "A Streetcar Named Desire" or BLC's "Pirates of Penzance"!



Minnesota State Maverick Hockey | Minnesota State Athletics | Minnesota State Men's Basketball | Minnesota State University Women's Basketball | Bethany Lutheran College Men's Basketball | Bethany Lutheran College Women's Basketball | Bethany Lutheran College Vikings | Bethany Lutheran College Fine Arts | Minnesota State University, Mankato Theatre & Dance

01/29/2025

🍽️ Greater Mankato Restaurant Week: Dinner Delights! 🍷🍝

Indulge in a memorable evening! Here are the amazing dinner spots participating in the first-ever Greater Mankato Restaurant Week:

Dino's Pizzeria | Flask | Maverick's Sports Grill | NaKato Bar & Grill | Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar | Number 4 Steakhouse | Olives | Pagliai's Pizza | Pub 500 | Spinners Bar | Tav on the Ave | WOW!Zone

This is just the beginning! For the complete list of participating restaurants and their delicious offerings, visit our website: www.mankatorestaurantweek.com

01/28/2025

Planning a vacation on ? 📅 Mankato is your year-round escape!

❄️ Visit Mankato in the winter for skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating & more!
🌷 Visit Mankato in the spring for hiking, shopping, picnics & more!
☀️ Visit Mankato in the summer for kayaking, biking, festivals & more!
🍂 Visit Mankato in the fall for orchards, scenic drives, fall foliage & more!

Plan your trip today! 🔗: https://greatermankato.com/visit-mankato/

01/27/2025

Happy ! 🎂 Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent slice of chocolate cake at a participating Greater Mankato Restaurant Week restaurant starting February 17!

Find the full list of participating restaurants and their menus at https://greatermankato.com/stay-enjoy/events-festivals/restaurant-week/

01/24/2025

🍽️ Greater Mankato Restaurant Week: Lunchtime Delights! 🥗🍔

Fuel your afternoon with deliciousness! Here are the amazing lunch spots participating in the first-ever Greater Mankato Restaurant Week:

Beans Coffee Company | Dino's Pizzeria | Fillin' Station Coffeehouse | Flask | Lush Cakes | Maverick's Sports Grill | Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar | Number 4 Steakhouse | Olives | Pub 500 | River Rock Coffee & Tea | Spinners Bar | Tandem Bagels | Tav on the Ave | Ummie's Bar and Grill | Wooden Spoon | WOW!Zone

This is just the beginning! For the complete list of participating restaurants and their delicious offerings, visit our website: https://greatermankato.com/stay-enjoy/events-festivals/restaurant-week/

01/23/2025

3 places to visit this weekend in Mankato! ✨

➡ Browse Play It Again Sports - Mankato, MN's selection of gear! ⛸
➡ Check out the outdoor ice rinks at area City of Mankato, Minnesota parks! ❄
➡ Warm up with games & food at the WOW!Zone! 🎳

01/22/2025

Don't miss out on your chance to see Trampled by Turtles LIVE in Mankato! ✨ Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY!

Mankato friends!! Join us for a special night with Trampled by Turtles at The Venue!! Tickets go on sale Friday, January 24th at 10am local time!! These tickets will go fast, so set your alarms and don't miss it!! ⏰ 🤩

Visit https://mankatovenue.com/ for more details!

01/22/2025

🍽️ Greater Mankato Restaurant Week: Breakfast Bonanza! 🍳🥞🧇

Get ready for a delicious start to your day! Here are the amazing breakfast spots participating in the first-ever Greater Mankato Restaurant Week:

Beans Coffee Company | Fillin' Station Coffeehouse | Lush Cakes | Olives | River Rock Coffee & Tea | Tandem Bagels | Wooden Spoon | WOW!Zone

This is just the beginning! For the complete list of participating restaurants and their delicious offerings, visit our website: https://greatermankato.com/stay-enjoy/events-festivals/restaurant-week/

01/21/2025

Your Weekend Guide to Mankato 📅

Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out these exciting events:

➡ Pond Hockey Classic 🏒: Head down to Spring Lake Park for the annual Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Classic on Saturday and Sunday!

➡ Folsom Prison Experience 🎙: Experience the legendary sound of Folsom Prison at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center on Friday night!

➡ A Musical Treat 🎭: Join Mankato Playhouse for a hilarious and thought-provoking performance of "Urinetown"!

01/17/2025

Time to hit the ice! 🎣 Ice fishing season has arrived in Mankato, just in time for Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend! Hiniker Pond has been stocked with rainbow trout, so bring your fishing pole on down for the season opener tomorrow! 🐟 Saturday, January 18 - Monday, January 20, residents accompanying a child age 15 or younger can fish without purchasing a license. ❄ Remember to visit the Minnesota DNR website for up-to-date rules, regulations & ice safety tips before heading out.

🔗: https://greatermankato.com/blog/minnesota-department-of-natural-resources-stocks-hiniker-pond/



Minnesota Department of Natural Resources City of Mankato, Minnesota Government

01/15/2025

🍽️ Get ready to eat your way through Mankato! 🍽️

The first-ever Greater Mankato Restaurant Week is coming soon! ✨ From Monday, February 17 to Sunday, February 23, some of your favorite local restaurants will be offering special menus and deals. 🍔🧇 It's the perfect time to explore new spots or revisit old favorites!

Stay tuned for the full list of participating restaurants and their delicious offerings. 🔗: https://greatermankato.com/stay-enjoy/events-festivals/restaurant-week/

01/14/2025

Your Weekend Playbook ✅

Ready to level up your weekend? Here's your game plan:

Puck Drop 🏒: Root for the Mavericks as they take on Michigan Tech!
Hoops Hype 🏀: Catch the MSU Mavericks or Bethany Lutheran College in action!
Theatrical Thrills 🎭: Experience the hilarious and thought-provoking world of "Urinetown" with Mankato Playhouse!
Country Concert 🎤: Sing along with Josh Turner at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Friday night!



Minnesota State Maverick Hockey | Minnesota State Men's Basketball | Minnesota State University Women's Basketball | Minnesota State Athletics | Bethany Lutheran College Women's Basketball | Bethany Lutheran College Men's Basketball | Bethany Lutheran College Vikings | Mankato Playhouse | Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

01/12/2025

It's ! ✨ Located right off Highway 22, Motel 6 Mankato offers truck parking, large flat screen TVs with free cable, and so much more! 🏨 Perfect for a weekend getaway or a business trip, Motel 6 is your home away from home in Mankato. Book your stay today! ➡️ https://greatermankato.com/places/motel-6/

Visit our page for a full list of hotels and accommodations in Mankato: https://greatermankato.com/stay-enjoy/hotels-accommodations/

01/11/2025

Ready to crush those New Year's resolutions? 🏃‍♀️ Sign up for the Mankato Marathon! Stunning scenery, incredible energy, and a whole lot of motivation await you from the start line to the finish line!

🔗: https://bit.ly/mankatomarathon2025

01/10/2025

Discover the magic of winter in Mankato! ❄️ Mankato offers a unique blend of urban charm and natural beauty, making it the perfect destination for a winter getaway. ☕ From cozy cafes to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Visit our blog to learn more and plan your perfect winter getaway! 🔗: https://greatermankato.com/blog/winter-getaways-in-mankato-a-cozy-escape/

01/08/2025

Catch the action at Minnesota State University's Myers Field House! 🏃‍♀️ Housing the Minnesota State track & field teams, the field house features an eight-lane NCAA-sanctioned 200-meter track with accommodations for 1,000 spectators. 👟 The $11-million, 84,000 sq. ft. facility has served as the site for both the NCAA Division II and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Check out their upcoming schedule! https://msumavericks.com/index.aspx

Visit our page for a full list of sports venues in Mankato: https://greatermankato.com/meeting-event-planners/venues/



Maverick Track | Minnesota State Athletics | Minnesota State University, Mankato