Mankato Tickets

Located between the counties of Le Sueur, Blue Earth and Nicollet, the city of Mankato is stretched across the 15.4 sq miles of land and is situated in the state of Minnesota. Known as the Key City, Mankato packs in all the thrills and excitements that the one could expect out of his/her vacations or a casual trip. With ample amount of activities and special events being scheduled in the city year round, along with the loads of places to go and explore, Mankato may be the right kind of place you might want to be at this holiday season.

The history of Mankato goes all the way back to 1852 to the era of Parsons King Johnson, when First Township in the city's area was settled by him. As for the name of the city, it is said that the city was intended to be named Mahkato, but a typological error from a clerk changed it to Mankato. It is said because the Blue Earth River was referred to as Makato Osa Watapa by Dakota Indians.

Where on one end the city of Mankato promises a modernized lifestyle along with secure career path as it houses various renowned Employers like Alltel Wireless, Taylor Corporation Companies etc. in the city; the city on the other hand also ensures thrilling and exciting experience to those who're planning to spend their vacations in the city. Mankato is home to the Land of Memories Park that promises fun filled experience as it offers several activities include disc golf, soccer, bike trails and also boating as it is located along side the Minnesota and Blue Earth Rivers.

Just when you feel like delighting your senses with some live event, Mankato has just the right kind of place for that purpose. It houses Verizon Wireless Center that hosts various kinds of diverse events every year including Live Music Concerts by bands like SlipKnot, live performances by comedians like Rodney Carrington and sporting events like WWE, Ice Hockey and a lot more. For all of those looking for a treat for their taste buds, the large chain of Happy Chef restaurants is the right kind of place for you all. Founded in 1963, Happy Chef is known to serve breakfast throughout the day and offers versatile menus when it comes to casual dining.

Mankato also offer acres of open green space scattered all over the city and is also home Minneopa State Park, history of which dates all the way back to 1870 when it became a major tourist attraction due to the picturesque beauty of the falls within the park. The park was also registered in the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 1989. Equipped with several old buildings and structures, the park sure is a ride back in time; highly recommended for those who're into historical places.

City also houses other places worth visiting such as, The River Hill Mall, Good Counsel Hill, Sibley Park and Blue Earth County Courthouse. Every year, city also hosts various special events that also attract major number of tourists annually. Some of this year's events include performances of Los Lonely Boys, Jeff Dunham, Gary Allen, and Play House Disney Live! To visit the city and keep it in your budget at the same time, Grab the cheap Mankato tickets that we offer before they're all sold out!