- TripBuzz found 26 things to do with kids in or near Mankato, Minnesota, including 7 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Ulm, Ely and North Mankato.
- From Sibley Park Zoo to Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, the Mankato area offers 39 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
- Straddling three separate counties is the city of Mankato, Minnesota. This city, with nearly 40,000 residents, is the fourth most populous city in Minnesota besides the Minneapolis area. The city is met by the Minnesota, Blue Earth, and Le Suer Rivers, making for a beautiful scenery, the backdrop to the cultured college campus town of the area.
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Home to a carillon clock tower, Schonlau Park is a small park area with trees and benches. The main attraction is the glockenspiel tower, measuring 45 feet high with several bells, dancing figurines and chimes played at specified times.
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Peaceful and serene, German Park is a great place for an afternoon of relaxation. Its beautiful landscaping includes an angel fountain, floral gardens and pavilion where gatherings like reunions or birthday celebrations can be enjoyed.
25.1 Miles
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N German Street, German Park, New Ulm, MN
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Erected in 1991, the German-Bohemian Immigrants Monument is a bronze statue of a man, a woman, and a child. The monument was created to memorialize the old traditions from the country of Germany.
25.3 Miles
A sign of New Ulm's Germanic heritage, the Glockenspiel is a large outdoor clock that displays a panoply of colorful figures when it chimes. The Glockenspiel is currently set to chime only three times a day.
25.3 Miles
Included on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wanda Gag House is a museum and interpretive center dedicated to the legacy of artist Wanda Gag and her family. The house hosts a variety of programs and exhibits.
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The Kegel Klub is a sports bar and restaurant located inside the Concordia Lanes bowling alley. A party room is available on site along with seasonal sporting event specials, darts and billiards.
26.3 Miles
More than the average bowling alley, Concordia Lanes Inc. offers quality service, flexible paying, and reasonable concessions. The venue also has event space for birthday parties, conventions, team building meetings, and weddings with a capacity for 500 people.
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8200 Old Highway 169 Blvd, Jordan, MN 55352
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With eight different fields to play on and a variety of rental packages available, Action Packed Paintball Games offers a variety of choices to enthusiasts. This dedicated paintball park also has grills and a picnic area available as well.
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The Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area is a recreational park that supports activities such as biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The park has a diverse trail system and can be used for snowmobiling.
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3297 N County Road 45, Owatonna, MN 55060
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Also known as the Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo, the RAD ZOO is home to crocodiles, turtles, lizards, fish, birds and even invertebrates. It can host themed birthday parties.