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North Mankato

North Mankato is a town in Blue Earth district, Minnesota, United States of about 13,529 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sibley Park, Blue Earth County Historical Society and Rapidan Dam.

44.1733° N, 94.0339° WPop. 13,529

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km138
Must-see127
Notable99
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from North Mankato

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:44 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave North Mankato
  2. Mills Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Rapidan Damdam · 45 min
  4. Eagle Lake Sports Facilitylake · 45 min
  5. Wita Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Lake Washington Parklake · 45 min
  7. Back in North Mankato
Today’s loopNorth MankatoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near North Mankato?

Sibley Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Blue Earth County Historical Society (museum, about 4 km), Rapidan Dam (dam, about 13 km), Eagle Lake Sports Facility (lake, about 15 km), Wita Lake (lake, about 15 km), Mills Lake (lake, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of North Mankato?

138 places on Spotwander: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 11 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to North Mankato?

Spring Lake Park, about 2 km by road; Lions Lake (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to North Mankato?

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, about 2 km by road; Immanuel Lutheran Church (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from North Mankato?

Start in North Mankato, visit Mills Lake, then Rapidan Dam, then Eagle Lake Sports Facility, then Wita Lake, then Lake Washington Park, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.