- TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Manhattan, Kansas, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Junction City, Fort Riley and Wamego.
- From Kansas State University Insect Zoo to Sunset Zoo, the Manhattan area offers 26 different types of family activities, including: Zoos, Parks, Movie Theaters and Swimming Pool.
- The city of Manhattan is located in north-eastern Kansas at the intersection of the Kansas and Big Blue Rivers. With an area spanning nearly 20 square miles and a population of over 50,000 residents, the city provide a relatively populous community. Settled in Flint Hills, Manhattan maintains a terrain of rolling hills and tall grasses.
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This father-and-son owned shop kicks out Baja–style Mexican food including tacos, burritos, and fajitas
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1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506
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Housed in the old Dairy Barn from the University's campus, the Kansas State University Insect Zoo displays insects from all around the world, including arthropods. Guided tours are a chance of seeing and understanding live specimens.
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All types of animals from all around the world find their home at the Sunset Zoo. The peacocks roam freely around the zoo, all day, every day. There are also special programs, such as the petting of some animals.
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Located in Kansas State University, Bill Snyder Family Stadium features the school's football team, the Wildcats, in a 50,000 seat stadium. The stadium has concession stands, a hall of fame museum, and a gift shop with Wildcat merchandise.
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At City Park Pool, visitors can go swimming in a large pool with a separate area for younger children. The pool has inflatable pool toys, such as a large ball that visitors can climb on in the center.
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Kansas State University, 1500 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
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Located in the Old Dairy Barn on the campus of Kansas State University, K-State Insect Zoo features a variety of educational and exciting exhibits based upon the rainforest and tropical insects. This includes tarantulas, spiders and crustaceans.
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Offering an array of fun and entertainment, Little Apple Lanes is an exciting place for family and friends to gather. Along with regular league bowling, the alley often sponsors tournaments and is an ideal locale for birthday parties.
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Manhattan’s Wonder Workshop Children’s Museum focuses on offering arts, science, and humanities education to children of all ages. The museum features an array of programs and exhibits, and hosts summer camps.
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Open for the summer season, CiCo Park Swimming Pool features a 25 meter pool available to the public for recreational swimming. The pool is located in a 97 acre park with amenities like a sports complex.
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Open to visitors of all skating skill levels, Manhattan Ice Rink features an indoor ice rink that hosts public skating sessions and figure skating lessons. Visitors who are not skating receive free admission to the rink.
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3801 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS
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At Frank Anneberg Park/ Twin Oaks Sports Complex, visitors can fish in a stocked pond for up to three fish at a time. The park has a variety of sports fields and walking trails that interlace between them.