Visit Mankato
Convention & Visitors Bureau
About Visit Mankato
Welcome to Greater Mankato where you can find adventure, delicious dining, fun entertainment, and rich cultural experiences throughout all four seasons.
Here, you can find charming small-town hospitality mixed with big city amenities making this the perfect destination for your next event. Located in the heart of southern Minnesota just 75 miles southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro.
Mankato offers accessible venues and facilities for youth and amateur sporting events in Southern Minnesota. We offer a wide variety of playing fields, trails, courts and ice rinks. Our state of the art, multi-sport venues can host small youth tournaments to large-scale athletic events. Our inviting, friendly community makes Mankato an ideal spot for your tournament or competition.
The Mankato area has 16 hotels with over 1,100 rooms with and projected 4 new hotels and 300+ rooms by 2027.
Things to do in the area
In Mankato we know that recreation is a big part of any vacation. Whether you want to stay indoors or conquer the great outdoors, Mankato offers many recreation opportunities. The confluence of local, county and state trails culminates into over 50 miles of paved trails, nestled in a scenic river valley and is perfect for cycling, running and leisurely walking. Outdoor enthusiasts will also love our rivers, parks and ski hills. Staying indoors isn’t any less exciting in Mankato. Take in a Division I Minnesota State University, Mankato hockey game at the Verizon Center, conquer the rock climbing wall at Myers Field House on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus or listen to live music in our vibrant, historic City Center.
Travel details
You can find Mankato nestled in the scenic Minnesota River Valley just 75 minutes southwest of the St. Paul/ Minneapolis Metro.
Services offered
Grant Programs
Lodging Services
Marketing
PR/Media Assistance
Site Visits
Volunteer
Welcome Bags
Event Marketing Sponsorship
PR/Media Assistance - Site Visits - Transportation Assistance - Lodging Services - Welcome Bags/Gifts - Itinerary Development - Event Planning Assistance - Grand Program
Featured & Upcoming Events
Contacts
- JDJohn Doe
Manager