If you are staying in one of the downtown hotels, you don’t want to miss this! Walk through Mankato and lower North Mankato to view amazing sidewalk art & sculptures.
Great hiking and biking trail Trail starts at the Mankato YMCA and is approximately 6 miles long
Rapidan, is adjacent to the Rapidan Dam and the locally famous Rapidan Dam Cafe & Store. Their pie and burgers are worth the drive out there!
Rasmussen Woods, just off of Stoltzman Road in Mankato, is a nature sanctuary nestled in the heart of the city. Great walking trails!
With a theme of "Forgive Everyone Everything" Reconciliation Park in Mankato was dedicated in 1997 to promote healing between Dakota and non-Dakota peoples.
Locally owned Bent River Outfitters is the Mankato go-to for kayaks, canoes, and more!
Amazing Italian restaurant across the bridge from the hotels and venue!
Debated to be one of the best pizza joints in town. Tavern-style
Right across from the venue! Perfect place for lunch or dinner
Check out Flash for some great drinks and a cute patio!
The best chicken wings in Mankato! And don't miss the super fries
Cute family-owned ice cream shop! I recommend checking out the stores close by on Riverfront as well
Great coffee joint!
This is the DQ where Kelsey worked throughout high school (Also located across from the high school)
A Mankato classic! Get the cheese chilito! It’s Kelsey’s favorite!