Location: Mankato
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Top 6 Things to do Good for Couples in Mankato, Minnesota (MN)
Mankato (/mænˈkeɪtoʊ/ man-KAY-toh) is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. It is Minnesota's 22nd biggest city. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota outside the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline. North of Mankato Regional Airport, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city lies within Le Sueur County. Most of the city is in Blue Earth County.
Restaurants in Mankato
1. BentRiver Outfitter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Kayak, SUP, canoe and snowshoe rental shop, locally owned and operated at 530 N. Riverfront Drive in Mankato, MN. Bent River Outfitter specializes in: guided tours and rentals via water or snow, corporate outings and community events.
2. Old Town Escape
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5.0 based on 86 reviews
Don't know what escape rooms are? Well it's like this: You get a group of friends or family or co-workers together, you go in the room, you look around the room, you find clues to solve puzzles, and you have sixty minutes to figure them out and "escape the room." Get it? It might be one of those things where you have to be here. We have 2 rooms- The Witch's Kitchen and The Post Office
3. Kato Escape
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5.0 based on 108 reviews
An escape room is a real-life puzzle game. It is like National Treasure and Clue mixed together in the most engaging way imaginable. Great team building activity for ages 7 to 107. We offer four different themed experiences to choose from, so do not wait!
Reviewed By nataliesJ6853JQ
I loved every bit of it. The person gave great clues and resaid them every time we didn’t understand what they had said. Would recommend
4. Minneopa State Park
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4.5 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By 886kerstins - St Anton im Montafon, Austria
Minneopa State Park was established in 1905 to preserve Minneopa Falls, a large waterfall for southern Minnesota, and was expanded in the 1960s to include the lower reaches of Minneopa Creek and a large tract of prairie. Minneopa is Minnesota's third oldest state park and is divided into two distinct sections by a corridor of roads, railroads, and private property. We went to the two parc sites several times. On Wednesdays the bison parc is closed. Unfortunately the bisons did not come close to our car when we were there. This northern section has 4 miles (6.4 km) of trail, which in the winter are groomed for cross-country skiing. On the other site there is a trail (about one hour) which takes you right under the waterfall. There are fishing opportunities along the river, especially for channel and flathead catfis. A variety of wildlife is attracted to Minneopa State Park's diverse habitats. There is also a variety of different plants.
5. Seven Mile Creek Park
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By mdelong1
Beautiful hike through and near 7 mile creek, really enjoyed the wooded setting and constant sound of the creek running by.
6. Sibley Park Zoo
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By sx2dude - Mankato, United States
This is just a nice park to relax at. Plenty of stuff for the kids to do and play on. Kind of a farm type zoo plus koi Ponds and awesome gardens
