Outdoor Activities

Adventure starts here in Manhattan. Experience the scenic Flint Hills at the many parks and trails throughout the area. Enjoy a lake day at Tuttle Creek State Park, whether you’re boating or paddling, and take advantage of the excellent hunting and fishing opportunities nearby. Discover miles of trails perfect for hiking and biking all around town. Whatever kind of outdoor activity you enjoy, Manhattan has something for you!

Biking

Manhattan and Kansas State University are both recognized as a bronze-level, bicycle friendly community and university, respectively, by the League of American Bicyclists. MHK features…

Boating

Tuttle Creek Lake is the place to enjoy fun boating activities like tubing, water skiing and more. 

Disc Golf

Playing disc golf simply takes a handful of discs and players are ready for an hour of fun. Courses vary in layout and length.

Golf

The terrain of the Flint Hills region offers superb panoramas to excite both the occasional golfer and hard-core, scratch player. Manhattan features distinctive courses from Colbert Hills to…

Hunting & Fishing

There is nothing like the call of the wild. More than 108,000 acres of public hunting land in Manhattan are free and open to licensed hunters during regular game seasons.

Spectator Sports

From roaring crowds at K-State games to the thrill of the Kaw Valley Rodeo, Manhattan offers excitement for every sports fan. The Little Apple® comes alive year-round with college…

Swimming

Looking for a spot to go swimming in Manhattan? Find a list of swimming spots in Manhattan you can jump into! 

Ziplining

Soaring views of the Flint Hills landscape when you "get your zip on" in Manhattan. Fly high among trees near the Kansas River; amazing thrills await adventurers at north-central…

Hiking & Trails

Manhattan offers many hiking, biking and even equestrian trails. View the scenic Flint Hills landscape as you walk or run. 

Parks & Nature

The aesthetic beauty of Kansas, and in a microcosm, Manhattan, lies in the wide expanses of untouched natural glamor. Free alike of clutter and man-made obstacles, the allure of the Flint…