Manhattan, KS is a great place to visit. Known for its vibrant college town atmosphere and small-town charm, it has something to offer everyone. There are plenty of attractions and activities in the area, such as the Flint Hills Discovery Center, the Kansas State Capitol Building, various shopping and dining destinations, and parks. Visitors also appreciate the wide variety of outdoor activities available in the city. With plenty of trails for hiking, biking and kayaking around Tuttle Creek Lake and many additional recreational opportunities in the nearby Konza Prairie, there’s something for everyone in Manhattan.
People who have visited Manhattan often rave about their experiences there. Most find it a great place to spend some time away from home and relax amid a wonderful natural environment. Many travelers comment on how friendly and hospitable the locals are there as well as how safe they feel when walking around in Manhattan. The food is also highly praised; visitors love trying out the numerous restaurants that serve up local favorites and international cuisine alike. All in all, Manhattan gets consistently good reviews from those who have enjoyed its many offerings!
based on 33 ReviewsGet to know Manhattan with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Manhattan
K-State University - 4/15/2009
Manhattan, Kansas is home to K-State University. The campus is well kept, with attractive limestone buildings. Manhattan itself has avoided becoming a crowded city and most neighborhoods are clean and well kept. Aggievile provides numerous restaurants, bars, and specialty
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College Town - 10/2/2008
This is an inexpensive college town, though very costly for Kansas. It is very safe and people are honest and
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Sense of Community - 8/21/2008
Manhattan, Ks has that small town feel, with all perks of a living in a larger size community. People here are friendly and watch out for each
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High Taxes, High cost of housing - 6/8/2008
The taxes here are outragous and you don't get much for you money when you buy a house. Other than that, Manhattan Kansas is a great place to live. Lots to do, climate could be better
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the only thing similar to nyc is the sales tax, wh - 9/3/2007
there are a few good things about the area, but not many. you would think that having a "major" university in the area would promote cultural awareness and diversity. this place is a joke. kansas just seems like it is 30 years behind the rest of the country. i can't understand why someone would want to live here unless they had no other choice, maybe because of their job(military), or k-state was the most cost effective school for them. i don't want to totally trash the place, there are a lot of nice people, and a lot of outdoor activities in the
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Great community - 5/9/2007
Manhattan's community welcomes the students of Kansas State and shares in the diverse culture it brings. Although it is not for urban socialites, there are fun music festivities to attend (i.e. Arts in the Park Series, Birdhouse at the Arts Center, Country Stampede) and great recreation spots such as the Linear Trail, City Park, Anneberg Park and Konza Prairie. A small town atmosphere with a light taste of the city. Alumni alike love "their town" and their Alma Mater. Some may outgrow Manhattan post-graduation, while others may grow to love it even more and decide to stay. Whatever your perspective, the students are always good for a
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K-State - 4/11/2007
Kansas State University is located here. There is good quality
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Great college community - 3/16/2007
I know Manhattan very well since I lived there for numerous years. I've also lived in several other places, and I travel for a living on a weekly basis around North America, and I can tell you Manhattan is a very special place. The biggest influence is Kansas State University (24,000 students), a comprehensive, award-winning Big 12 university that brings in countless cultural events and big-time collegiate athletics. KSU Football and basketball tops the list throughout the fall and winters. 50,000-plus people regularly attend home football games throughout the fall. Manhattan is progressive, well-educated, and culturally aware, compared to much of the rest of the midwest. Other posters on here have complained about the students (i.e. little to do = drinking), but where else isn't that also true? They are in fact, college students. Just because Aggieville (the bar/college shopping area) is a large part of the college scene doesn't mean there is little to do. Aggieville is usually
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The Little Apple is a Nice Community - 7/26/2006
We are a military family and moving place to place we see lots of different communities. Weather is definitely not extremes here. Alaska -60 to +90, 159" snow our first year; Mojave desert 120+ for months (don't expect anything under 90 from May to Oct). Can get to 0 in winter. Dry, dry, dry. There are still things to like of both locales. Same with Manhattan. College community (about 50% of the population) keeps it more cosmopolitan than like sized 'in the sticks' places without. The University brings in some cultural events. Low crime. A couple rails-to-trails walking trails, 1 hour from U of Kansas and 2 from Kansas City MO entertainments. Yes, for the college kids drinking, unfortunately is a preoccupation as in other places. A clean town, not the vast variety in food, but more options then other places I've lived. The Supper Club (Harvey's? Harry's?) is fabulous, there are several Chinese and Mexican, some eclectic in the college town area (as well as a wonderful
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