Manhattan, Kansas is a mid-sized college town with an easygoing pace and plenty to do. Time gets split among downtown, Aggieville, Kansas State University events, and trails or water at Konza Prairie, Tuttle Creek, and the Kansas River. We cross paths with students in Aggieville and families around parks. Aggieville is walkable, with easier parking a few blocks out.

A sweet tooth gets plenty of love here: donuts, ice cream, brownies, and smoothies pop up across town, often a short walk from dinner in Aggieville. Everyday stops often sit within a 20-minute walk.