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Mankato, Minnesota

S. state of Minnesota.

Type CityPopulation 44,488Metro Area Population 105,000

Why go

  • City in Minnesota, United States.
  • Served by New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM).

History

Mankato is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the county seat of Blue Earth County. It is the 21st-largest city in Minnesota and fourth-largest outside of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, with a population of 44,488 at the 2020 census. The Mankato metropolitan area has an estimated 105,000 residents.

Airports

Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF) 60 mi to the centre
Redwood Falls, MN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mankato Regional Airport (MKT) 5.8 mi to the centre
Mankato, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM) 27 mi to the centre
New Ulm, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) 41 mi to the centre
Fairmont, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Windom Municipal Airport (MWM) 58 mi to the centre
Windom, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Jackson Municipal Airport (MJQ) 61 mi to the centre
Jackson, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, Minnesota
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mankato, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Brown County Heartland Express
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Mankato Walking Sculpture Tour
Walking Tour