Manhattan KS Entertainment

Manhattan Entertainment and Recreation

Manhattan, Kansas has become one of the most vital of all cities in the Sunflower State – indeed, in all of the Midwestern United States – when it comes to entertainment, cultural and recreational opportunities. Manhattan, Kansas as long adopted the moniker the “Little Apple” which aptly reflects that while the community may not be an overpopulated metro-plex, Manhattan offers manner different entertainment and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Of course, many Kansans (natives and newer residents alike) favor the great outdoors. Manhattan is ideally situated for a person who enjoys outdoor recreational opportunities. Both Tuttle Creek and Milford Lake, the two largest bodies of water in the State of Kansas, are within a short drive of Manhattan. These destinations offer everything from water sports or all types to camping and hiking and many other enjoyable activities in between.

Manhattan itself is well known for its many parks. At these green spaces, people of all ages can enjoy a wide array of different types of sporting activities – or the family can come together for a leisurely picnic. Additionally, all Manhattan parks have special activities designed especially for children.

If being a sports fan is a more of a person's tastes, Manhattan is home to the Kansas State University Wildcats. Football, basketball and other sports are hugely supported by the residents of Manhattan.

In the Little Apple, a person or family can enjoy a wide range of entertainment options as well. From live theater to museums and art galleries, Manhattan boosts a selection of entertainment options that is unparalleled in all of Kansas. Moreover, no matter what your dining tastes happens to be, there is a plentiful number of restaurants and bistros all around the town to satisfy your own particular fancy.

Nightlife options also abound in Manhattan, Kansas. There are bars and nightclubs that cater to people of all ages. Aggieville remains a popular destination in Manhattan for its bars, restaurants and shops. In particular, Aggieville draws tremendous crowds after major K-State athletic events.

Beyond Manhattan, there are a dozen communities in close proximity to the Little Apple that offer a wide array of different entertainment and recreational options. In this regard, a person can take in a stage production at the incomparable Columbian Theatre in Wamego or travel to Westmoreland to hike along Oregon Trail sites. Each of these communities has its own flavor and own set of unique opportunities that add a special note to life in Manhattan, Kansas in the 21st century.

Finally, throughout the year and throughout the Manhattan, Kansas region, a person can enjoy many different festivals and celebrations. All of these events are geared towards family participation. These include everything from different music festivals in and around Manhattan to historical celebrations in the Little Apple and in nearly all of the communities that are within a half hour drive of the city.

In the end ... it truly can be said of Manhattan, Kansas that there is something for everyone ... the whole year 'round.