Food Scene
Fillin' Station Coffeehouse
630 S Front StGood coffee, casual ambiance.
Tandem Bagels
200 E Walnut StBest cup of coffee around- and tasty bagels and sweets, too!
Coffee Hag
329 N Riverfront DrVoted best coffee ship in Mankato!
Wooden Spoon
515 N Riverfront DrScrumptious! Don't go if you're dieting, though
Charley's Restaurant & Lounge
920 Madison AveClassic old steak house, good reputation in town
Essentials
Hy-Vee
2010 Adams StGroceries, bakery, flowers.
24-hour supermarket. Their Wine and liquor shop is surprisingly well-stocked, at fair prices.
Cub Foods
1200 S Riverfront Dr24-hour supermarket. Their Wine and liquor shop is surprisingly well-stocked, at fair prices.
Walgreens
1270 Madison AveFull service, national pharmacy
Sightseeing
Childhood home of Maud Hart Lovelace, author of the beloved Betsy Tacy books. Open for tours.
Betsy-Tacy Society
333 Center StChildhood home of Maud Hart Lovelace, author of the beloved Betsy Tacy books. Open for tours.
Nearby green space, makes for a pleasant little walk. A statue of a Union soldier commemorates veterans of the Civil War.
Lincoln Park
811 S Broad StNearby green space, makes for a pleasant little walk. A statue of a Union soldier commemorates veterans of the Civil War.
Blue Earth County Historical Society
424 Warren StEnjoy a glimpse of Mankato's past
The R. D. Hubbard House
606 S Broad StGorgeous mansion, open for tours
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food! Burgers, wide selection of craft beers, poutine, fish and chips. Trivia contest every Thursday night.
Pub 500
500 S Front StGood food! Burgers, wide selection of craft beers, poutine, fish and chips. Trivia contest every Thursday night.
Kato Cue Club
121 E Cherry StShoot pool, have a burger!
Arts & Culture
Blue Earth County Library
100 E Main StWide election for a city this size, and helpful librarians
Merely Players Community Theatre
110 Fulton StCheck the website for upcoming productions.
Mankato Symphony Orchestra
523 S 2nd StCheck the online schedule, or contact me for more information.
Carnegie Art Center
120 S Broad StRotating exhibitions, opening night galas, and a charming gift shop
Entertainment & Activities
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
224 Lamm StGood outing with the young ones!
Arby's
520 S Riverfront Drdecent fast food
Shopping
Nice-sized mall, first run films, a large food court with carousel, and good shopping choices
8 locals recommend
River Hills Mall
1850 Adams StNice-sized mall, first run films, a large food court with carousel, and good shopping choices
Generations Antiques
615 S Front StLarge store, open weekends