Neah’s guidebook
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Great place to go for dinner for date night or if you are celebrating a birthday/anniversary/etc. They have good cocktails, wine, and food. They have a variety of menu items including seafood, steak, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Number 4 also makes a homemade creme brulee which I highly recommend.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Number 4 American Bar & Kitchen
124 E Walnut StGreat place to go for dinner for date night or if you are celebrating a birthday/anniversary/etc. They have good cocktails, wine, and food. They have a variety of menu items including seafood, steak, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Number 4 also makes a homemade creme brulee which I highly recommend.
The best pizza in Mankato! Close to our house- about a 15-20 minute walk or less than 5 min drive. Can order carry out or delivery, but eating there is best. A great date night spot, but also family friendly. They also have really good pasta.
Dino's Pizzeria
239 Belgrade AveThe best pizza in Mankato! Close to our house- about a 15-20 minute walk or less than 5 min drive. Can order carry out or delivery, but eating there is best. A great date night spot, but also family friendly. They also have really good pasta.
Amazing bbq and American food. It is a bit of a drive (10-15 min), but so worth it!! They have a great cocktail menu. To start, try their queso dip and/or fried pickles as an appetizer. For the entree, I highly recommend ordering the ribs, smoked chicken, or brisket. Their bourbon glazed salmon is also amazing.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
3rd Street Tavern
408 S 3rd StAmazing bbq and American food. It is a bit of a drive (10-15 min), but so worth it!! They have a great cocktail menu. To start, try their queso dip and/or fried pickles as an appetizer. For the entree, I highly recommend ordering the ribs, smoked chicken, or brisket. Their bourbon glazed salmon is also amazing.
River Rock Coffee Bar
607 S Front StCoffee and homemade pastries.
Tandem Bagels
200 E Walnut StCoffee and fresh made bagels.
Good spot for breakfast. They have mimosa flights each weekend. I enjoy their farm hash or biscuits and gravy.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar
520 South Front StreetGood spot for breakfast. They have mimosa flights each weekend. I enjoy their farm hash or biscuits and gravy.
A sports bar that has the best chicken wings in town! They have a large menu, so you'll be sure to find something you like- Burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, etc.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tav on the Ave
1120 Madison AveA sports bar that has the best chicken wings in town! They have a large menu, so you'll be sure to find something you like- Burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, etc.
A great, local bar if you're looking for somewhere to hang out and have a few drinks (15-20 min walk or less than 5 min drive). They also serve a classic breakfast!
NaKato Bar & Grill
253 Belgrade AvenueA great, local bar if you're looking for somewhere to hang out and have a few drinks (15-20 min walk or less than 5 min drive). They also serve a classic breakfast!
A fun cocktail bar! I recommend going to Number 4 for dinner and then walking to Flask (1 block) for after dinner drinks. They also have really good food. I recommend the burgers- but their appetizers are homemade and they have a rotating specials menu with food items.
Located right across the street from the Mayo Civic Center- a good place to stop before or after concerts or hockey games. It does get busy so get there early!
Flask
100 East Walnut StreetA fun cocktail bar! I recommend going to Number 4 for dinner and then walking to Flask (1 block) for after dinner drinks. They also have really good food. I recommend the burgers- but their appetizers are homemade and they have a rotating specials menu with food items.
Located right across the street from the Mayo Civic Center- a good place to stop before or after concerts or hockey games. It does get busy so get there early!
Sightseeing
A pretty park that runs alongside the river. Has nice gardens and walking paths. It also has playground and small zoo- very family friendly.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Sibley Park
900 Mound AveA pretty park that runs alongside the river. Has nice gardens and walking paths. It also has playground and small zoo- very family friendly.
A great stop if you have kids. In the summer, they have an outdoor exhibit.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
224 Lamm StA great stop if you have kids. In the summer, they have an outdoor exhibit.
Fallenstein playground is a must-stop if you are traveling with children. They have an adaptable playground suitable for children of all abilities. They will also be putting in a splash pad Summer 2022.
1875 Howard Drive West
North Mankato, MN 56003
Caswell Park
1875 West Howard DriveFallenstein playground is a must-stop if you are traveling with children. They have an adaptable playground suitable for children of all abilities. They will also be putting in a splash pad Summer 2022.
1875 Howard Drive West
North Mankato, MN 56003
Amazing walking/hiking/biking trails located between Mankato and St. Peter. About a 10 minute drive.
Seven Mile Creek Prk
Seven Mile Creek PrkAmazing walking/hiking/biking trails located between Mankato and St. Peter. About a 10 minute drive.
Nice hiking trails with waterfall views. They also have bison and other wildlife. About a 10-15 minute drive.
Minneopa State Park Campground
Minneopa State Park CampgroundNice hiking trails with waterfall views. They also have bison and other wildlife. About a 10-15 minute drive.
Walking art tour that changed each year! A cool way to explore Mankato and North Mankato. I suggest getting a cup of coffee at either Tandem Bagels or RiverRock Cafe before starting your walk or along the way.
Mankato Walking Sculpture Tour
127 South 2nd StreetWalking art tour that changed each year! A cool way to explore Mankato and North Mankato. I suggest getting a cup of coffee at either Tandem Bagels or RiverRock Cafe before starting your walk or along the way.
A nice campus to walk around or catch a college game! Go Mavs!!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Minnesota State University, Mankato
A nice campus to walk around or catch a college game! Go Mavs!!
Red Jacket Trail
Red Jacket TrailOne of my favorite trails in Mankato!
Mount Kato Ski Hill
20461 State Hwy 66A 10-15 minute walk. Has a nice pet friendly walking path around the lake and it also has a fun waterpark!
Spring Lake Park
A 10-15 minute walk. Has a nice pet friendly walking path around the lake and it also has a fun waterpark!
Good ice cream! Stop here for a treat and make your way down the street on Riverfront Drive to explore Old Town Mankato. It is filled with boutique stores, shops, and cafes.
Mom & Pop's
629 N Riverfront DrGood ice cream! Stop here for a treat and make your way down the street on Riverfront Drive to explore Old Town Mankato. It is filled with boutique stores, shops, and cafes.
Mankato Brewery
1119 Center StChankaska Creek Ranch, Winery, & Distillery
1179 E Pearl St