Mankato is a welcoming city that embraces active people like you. In addition to many wonderful events like the Mankato Marathon, we also have more than 50 miles of local, county and state paved trails nestled in a scenic river valley that is perfect for runners or cyclists.

We are just a short 75 miles from Minneapolis. Our growing community offers all of the services you would expect from a metropolitan area with the hospitality and charm of a close-knit community.

After a day on our trails, you can relax at a concert, gallery or outdoor restaurants with friends. We have a thriving arts community with quality theatre, music, dance and visual arts. If you love music, you won’t be disappointed. We attract headliner acts like Elton John to our Verizon Center and have a booming entertainment district in our City Center.

Find out more about attractions, entertainment and culinary experiences not to be missed!