View the Greater Mankato Visitor's Guide

The Mankato Marathon, a qualifier for the Boston Marathon is Saturday, October 22.

Entertainment

• Public Art Tour
• Find events, restaurants, accommodations and other visitor information at the Greater Mankato Growth  and Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Find out what's happening at the civic center by calling 507-389-3000 
• Have an exciting time watching the Mankato Area 77 Lancers Marching Band or seeing the Mankato Area Youth Symphony 
• Take a Walking Tour of Mankato
• City Center History Walking Tour and more
• City Art walking sculpture tour - Email noelle@cityartmankato.com or telephone 708-703-7326.

Education

Schools in our area:

"Celebrating Quality of Life" A City for All Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall Mural in the Intergovernmental Center, Minnesota Valley Room

• Grace Christian School
• Good Shepherd Lutheran School 
• Immanuel-Lutheran School
• Risen Savior Lutheran School
• Mankato Area Catholic Schools
• Mankato Area Public Schools
• Mt. Olive Lutheran School
• RiverBend Academy

Area higher education: Bethany Lutheran College, South Central College and Rasmussen College

Minnesota State University, Mankato is important to the Mankato community—working with Minnesota State's Student Association is a priority for the City.

The Henrietta, circa 1897. Photo courtesy of the Blue Earth County Historical Society.

Venture into our past with a stroll through the EMuseum, a synopsis of Mankato history or learn about Betsy and Tacy or Laura Ingalls Wilder and "Little House on the Prairie." Find our past within the Blue Earth County Historical Society.

Visit pages designed by MankatoArea Public Schools' students to learn more about the history of the Dakota Conflict History or the Experiences of World War II.

Stay informed

• Zoom in Mankato/North Mankato Street Map
• Visit the Blue Earth County Library located in Mankato, MN. Or browse the Traverse des Sioux Online Library System
• Keep up-to-date and view the latest Mankato news.  

• Volunteer opportunites in Mankato.
• Mankato is in Blue Earth County. Visit their site to find county parks, the license center and other county services.
• Online renewal of vehicle registration.
• Bicycling safety courses -- community partnerships for livability, as part of Mankato's strategic plan.
• State of Minnesota
• City of North Mankato

Health care

• Visit Immanuel St. Joseph's - Mayo Health System online
• Visit the Mankato Clinic web site