Plan your trip to Vetter Stone Amphitheater
HOTELS NEARBY
Make a trip of it with an overnight stay. Mankato offers several options for hotels a few minutes from the Vetter Stone Amphitheater.
Holiday Inn Express, East Mankato
2051 Adams Street, Mankato, MN 56001
Hilton Garden Inn Mankato
20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001
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WHAT TO DO IN MANKATO, MINNESOTA
Take advantage of the chance while in Mankato to learn about the exciting regional attractions that enrich the city's character. Vetter Stone Amphitheater is close to a number of local attractions worth checking out.
Sibley Park
Another great destination for outdoor enthusiasts is Sibley Park, where there are several walking trails, a petting zoo, gardens, and museum. During summer, visitors can enjoy the outdoor Olympic-sized Tourtellotte Pool. The park is also a popular spot for fishing along the Minnesota River.
Distance: 3 miles
Mount Kato
If you are visiting the Vetter Stone Amphitheater, you probably won’t be going during ski season but there are some fantastic mountain biking trails to explore in summer. Mount Kato is just one mile south of Mankato and is open from May to October. There are over 7 miles of bike trails to tackle, for novice through to expert levels.
Distance: 4.2 miles
The R.D. Hubbard House
A little further out of the center is the R.D. Hubbard House, at 606 S Broad St. The house was home to R.D. Hubbard, the founder of Mother Hubbard flour. The building is a stunning example of classic Victorian Architecture, décor and furnishings. You can take a walk around the Palmer Centennial Gardens and Carriage House to see some antique vehicles.
Distance: 1.3 miles
Minneopa State Park
Home to the breathtaking Minneopa Falls, Minneopa State Park is one of the top tourist attractions in the area. If you want to immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature during your visit, there’s no better place than Minneopa State Park. As well as having beautiful trails and historic features, the park has a 330-acre Bison Drive. The park is situated 6 miles from the Vetter Stone Amphitheater and is easy to access by car from central Mankato.
Distance: 6.2 miles
Nearby restaurants
Mankato has a great choice of restaurants, covering everything from authentic Mexican and sushi to traditional American cuisine. Many of the restaurants in Mankato have very reasonable prices but you also have the option of fine dining.
These are some of the top picks for food in Mankato:
Pub 500
Fancy a simple and relaxed dining atmosphere? Pub 500 serves up a huge selection of burgers and hearty fare such as baby back ribs, beer-battered fish and chips, and pork ribeye. The venue also has live music and an outdoor dining area with a fire pit. It is a great place to eat on a warm summer evening or in the afternoon before attending an event at Vetter Stone Amphitheater. Pub 500 is on S Front St. which is around one mile from the venue.
Olives
Located within the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Olives offers upscale dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The dinner menu includes ribeye steak, BBQ ribs, Greek-style lamb shank, and the option to create your own pizza, just how you like it. Spirit connoisseurs love the cocktail menu and there is a large selection of wine and beer.
Nolabelle Kitchen and Bar
For traditional American cuisine in a stylish setting, head to Nolabelle Kitchen and Bar on S Front St. Dishes are locally sourced and the restaurant has a very popular brunch menu at the weekends. Brunch options include 3-filling omelets, waffle nuggets, and grits and eggs. Or you can choose from a la carte breakfast items such as sausage patty, buttermilk fried chicken, and oven-roasted ham.
The lemon ricotta pancakes are famous in the area and there are plenty of vegetarian dishes on the menu. Favorites from the dinner menu include skillet steak and Cajun grilled shrimp.
Pappageorge Restaurant and Bar
One of the closest restaurants to grab something to eat before or after an event at Vetter Stone Amphitheater is Pappageorge Restaurant and Bar. Located on N. Riverfront Drive, the menu includes a range of steaks, seafood, and sandwiches. Gulf shrimp is the local favorite, while there are burger and pasta options too.