Attraction Stories

There are so many fantastic Greater Mankato Area attractions. Here are a few stories about the region’s great things to do.

Photo by Don Lipps - The 507 Food Truck, Mankato, MN

The 507 Food Truck, Lobster Rolls, And A Park Dedicated To Food!

Michael Cimino - South Riverfront Mural

Michael Cimino And The Journey To Public Art

Photo by Rick Pepper - The swinging bridge offers a lot of character for photo ops.

Wildwood County Park – Hidden Gem Just North of St. Clair!

Ralph The Moose - Mankato, MN Sculputure Walk 2018

Cityart’s 2018 Walking Sculpture Tour

Submitted Photo - Boy in Blue statue

Living History: The Boy in Blue Memorial

Almost 30 years after the Civil War, a group from Mankato banded together to memorialize those who had fallen. In recent years, another group gathered for the self-same task.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Names Della Schmidt as President and Chief Executive Officer

Call to Artists – Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota Needs Guest Artists for our Playing With Art Series

Inside the Heartache: Tour the Fairmont Opera House to see the Urgency in Repair Project

Blue Earth County Historical Society – Commemorative Bricks Available for Purchase

Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Awarded $155,000 Drive for Five Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development