Mankato Hotels and City Guide

One of the many added benefits of visiting Mankato is that anytime of year is the right time of year to visit. The natural beauty that abounds here becomes your perfect playground. Go fishing in the summer and winter or hike and ski the hills all the while enjoying the beautiful scenic backdrop. Make your way to North Riverfront Drive and enjoy the shops housed in historic buildings. Mankato’s downtown is filled with fantastic treasures of the past. There are a lot of antique stores, each providing a unique gift or memory for you to take home. If you prefer the treasures of today you’ll enjoy the River Hills Mall. With over 100 stores for you to browse through I’m pretty sure you’ll find what you’re looking for. The other bonus to coming here, should you be traveling with a non-shopper, are movies, food and even a salon to entertain them... giving you lots of time to do your thing. Sport enthusiasts will really want to visit Minnesota State University mid summer. As the training headquarters for the Minnesota Vikings the crowds get a first hand look at the teams run their plays and even get a few autographs. Mankato provides a great experience for everyone that comes to visit.