Welcome! We know that lately just going around the block could seem like an adventure. Thankfully the heart of southern Minnesota is open for adventure again. Greater Mankato businesses and all-around fun opportunities are renewed and ready to welcome you back out. We know you are excited to get back to your favorite activities, and our community is excited to provide you access to those activities with safety in mind.
It’s time to come back out for dining, shopping, adventure or whatever you have been looking forward to doing once your freedom to roam has been granted. Just know that we are doing everything we can to keep our community a safe and healthy place while also providing outstanding service and experiences. Our community is following the state’s Stay Safe Minnesota plan to open up and serve safely. Click on the logo to view the states plan and follow staged progress.
The City of Mankato Council passed an emergency ordinance on July 6 which will require the use of a mask or face covering in places of public accommodation. The ordinance will take effect Friday, July 10, 2020 and be in effect for 60 days (starting July 6) unless modified by Council. Read the Greater Mankato Growth Blog article to learn more.
Each business has their own safety procedures and are required by executive order to have a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan in place by June 29th. Please check out business social media or websites for the most up to date information on their clean and safe practices. In the meantime, here’s an idea of how our businesses are creating safe environments for staff and customers.
Please do your part to keep our community safe and healthy by following the emergency ordinance with the required use of face masks or coverings in public accomodations. If you are feeling sick, please stay home and abide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance of for everyday actions or traveler information to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses and the Minnesota Department of Health, which is leading the state and city preparedness and information dissemination.
If you or a family member are in Mankato and experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, for the safety of the public and medical providers, CALL FIRST before visiting express care clinics. The Mankato Hotline for COVID-19 Screening is 507-389-8548.
Not everyone carries around a tape measure with them. Some businesses have installed floor decals so you know how far apart six feet is, but what if they don’t have that? We asked our member businesses how they measure six feet. The following are some of their responses.
Learn more about several Greater Mankato area businesses with videos featuring Greater Mankato Growth Members.
When you visit Pulp Comics and Games, measure social distancing with comic books. Watch the the video to learn how many!
Find out how is Bellissimo Paining and Coatings measure six feet as they begin working on the dream catcher mural?
The Hilton Garden Inn and downtown Mankato measures with professionally cleaned and sterilized white towels.
If you want to know if your favorite local business is open, the best thing to do is call them or check their website/social media! However, our business community is actively posting on Greater Mankato Area Take Out, Delivery & Business Options Facebook Group letting our community know what’s new, specials, and more. Follow the group or check out the feed here.
Share your experiences at our local businesses by following Visit Mankato on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to participate in the conversation and follow along as we share stories of the great Kato Comeback. Tag @visitmankato and use #katocomeback when you venture out so we can amplify your voice on our platforms. Thank you for supporting Greater Mankato businesses.
Enjoy fresh air and open spaces and experience many of Greater Mankato’s thrilling recreational activities. he confluence of local, county and state trails culminates into over 50 miles of paved trails, nestled in a scenic river valley for cyclists and runners. Energize your soul by cycling to a nearby winery, kayaking the Minnesota River or exploring the Red Jacket Trail.
Greater Mankato boasts a thriving arts community. Enjoy galleries full of work by popular artists as well as a growing public art scene where you can peruse murals, sculptures, sidewalk poetry and more at every turn in the City Center. As our performances are able to open up again, Mankato has been known for its quality theater, music and dance programs.
Relax at one of our four wineries. Each offers a unique experience and entertainment options from live music to murder mystery parties, but all provide the escape and relaxation a person associates with a nice glass of wine. If only a brew will do for you, then check out one of our local breweries or unwind with a hometown brew at a local watering hole.
Who says you have to give up adventure when you have a family? We know traveling with a family is an adventure all its own. Load up the kids or grandkids and mountain bike at Ft. LeHillier Trail, ski the slopes of Mount Kato, kayak the Minnesota River or dare to try a new cuisine.
Immerse yourself in a virtual experience through key attractions in Greater Mankato. Explore even more of what Greater Mankato has to offer by taking 360º virtual tours. Discover hands-on learning fun and take a scenic hike on meandering trails or canoe along the Minnesota River.
