- Sit by the waterfalls at Minneopa State Park.
- Visit the historical marker for the Largest U.S Mass Hanging Site.
- Take a photo with a 10-foot tall steel Godzilla.
- Visit the last survivor of an iconic franchise the Happy Chef Restaurant.
- Hike along Red Jacket Trail.
- View farm animals at Sibley Farm.
- Do a wine tasting at Javens Family Vineyard & Winery.
- Take a tour of the Betsy-Tacy Houses.
- Ski, snowboard, or snow tube at Mount Kato.
- Admire art at the Carnegie Art Center.
- Learn the history of Blue Earth County at Blue Earth County Historical Society.
- Tour the Hubbard House a historical home.
- Enjoy a flight of beers at LocAle Brewing Co.
- Rent a kayak with Bent River Outfitter.
- Pitch a tent and camp at Land of Memories Campground.
- Ice skate at All Seasons Arena.
- Skate board at the YMCA Chesley Skate Park.
- Rock climb at MSU’s Rock Climbing Walls.
- Paint your own pottery at Artifact.
- Shop for used books at Once Read Used Book Store.
- Try to escape a room at Kato Escape Room.
- Throw an axe at JD’s Hideaway.
- Watch a movie at Cinemark.
- Shop for board games or attend an event at The Dork Den or Atlantis Hobby.
- Play billiards at Maverick Bullpen.
- Spend an afternoon thrifting at the local thrift shops.
- Listen to live music at Mully’s on Madison.
- Rent a bicycle with Fun Bike Rides.
- Golf at Mankato Golf Club.
- Get a psychic reading done at Mystic Emporium.
- Enjoy a professional gaming experience at Contender Esports.
- Float in a tank at Body Concepts.
- Take a permit to carry class at At The Ready Armory LLC.
- Do a tea tasting at Curiosi-Tea House.
- Take a karate class at Kato Karate.
- Play disc golf at MSU Disc Golf Course.
- Paint and hide rocks with Mankato MN Rocks.
- Take a horse riding lesson at Twisted Z Performance Horses.
- Shop for antiques at Mankato Vintage Market.
- Have a spa day at LIV Aveda Salon & Spa.
- Enjoy a rainbow ice cream at Mom & Pop’s.
- Play laser tag or mini golf at the Wow! Zone.
- Shop for fresh produce at Mankato Farmers Market.
- Bowl at Victory Bowl.
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