I love me an independent bookstore, but it's the particulars of this one that make it a great one…read moreto visit and maybe lose yourself for a few hours amidst its (dusty) shelves. The Dusty Bookshelf is an anchor in Aggieville, which is KSU's go-to shopping district. The bookstore has a storied history supporting the university community and vice versa and on any given day, you can run into students studying, faculty/staff grabbing a coffee, or a local family doing a hit of retail therapy. The coffee shop inside serves decent classics and some interesting monthly flavors. You can pick up a nice gift and of course, grab a new or new-to-you good read.

The cutest bookstore in MHK! Friendly staff, decent coffee, and average book pricing for books that…read moreare both older and new.

What a gem! Want to see paintings, jewelry, photography, and ceramics by local artists? Stop by the…read moregallery. Interested in music? Check out the concerts or take a class. Community theater? Wonderful options at reasonable prices. The Wrap It Up holiday event is always a delight. The atmosphere is nice but not stuffy. Ok, I'm biased on the theater part -- I've seen numerous shows, been in some productions, and my kiddo participated in youth theater for years. And, I've NEVER been disappointed. The MAC goes for both "traditional" theater as well as cutting-edge productions. The directors work with local talent to help them grow into the best artists they can be at that moment in time. I'm continually impressed by the high quality of performances. Especially when I remember that the cast and crews are volunteers! I'm saddened to read James M's experience and I hope he talked with the MAC management about what happened. I found from personal experience the staff to be inclusive and respectful, and to be very receptive when there's a problem. My two cents -- great community art center!

They always have great programs. I've never seen a bad play here. I like the art gallery, too. It's…read moresmall, but they have new displays regularly and take great pride in featuring local artists.

Such a great place! Friends can gather for a night out and enjoy a fun class with a very helpful…read morestaff. Everyone was friendly and available to help at a moments notice. I highly recommend this place for a night out in Manhattan, KS.

My husband and I had a wonderful time, staff was awesome and the projects came out beautiful!read more

3$ entry fee to see a whole bunch of bugs! I don't like bugs all that much, but exploring this room…read morewith so many was a good way to see things up close. I enjoyed seeing bugs I recognized from Animal Crossing, and this is a great place to take little kids to explore and learn. The gardens outside are also worth the walk around and the visitor's center has lots of events throughout the year!

I have to start out by saying I don't like bugs or insects however this was a really cool place to…read morevisit. The staff was amazing, she walked us through a lot of stuff and kept it interesting. Worth the 3$

Free admission. Very small museum. Mostly filled with old letters, some kitchen items/appliances,…read moresome old farm equipment, etc. Nothing really cool that I would remember. Since it's free you might as well go, but it took me about 5 minutes to walk through so don't expect a long day at the museum.

Pretty specialized place. The staff knows a lot about Riley County and MHK. Don't go looking for…read moreart or dinosaur bones, this is a history museum. Get a tour of the Goodnow House for a real experience.

What a great local museum! Admission was only $7 for two of us. (Note, they only accept cash or…read morecheck). I was very surprised at how many items the museum had on display. They even had a backroom with cars, carriages, and a fire truck from the 1890s. I think this would be a great place to visit if you were researching local history. The museum volunteer was very informative and a great tour guide. Museum admission also gets you admission to the old buildings on the lot and the windmill.

It was great! A lot of nice things to see in the museum and low cost admission. (Bring cash) The…read morevillage outside was really cute and fun to go inside each of the old buildings. Be sure to check out the penmanship of the 5 year olds in 1896 hanging in the corner on the large movable boards! Yikes!!! We have lost the art of writing. :( Stop here if you like history! It is great! :)

Love the plays and events here. So much history awesome place. I enjoy the murder mystery plays and…read morechildren's theater.

If you ever get a chance to see a performance here then please take the time to do so! The…read moreperformances that I have seen here, which have been about 5 to date have been money well spent! I just finished watching Hoo Haw tonight and laughed through the entire show. It also had a mix of some country and gospel music in it with a live band on the stage playing.

This place is such a beautiful addition to K-State. The best time to visit in my opinion would be…read moreeither right as spring is starting or after summer to mid-fall. This is when all the buds are blooming and the garden has its full potential. This is a great place for photos, a chance to look at unique flowers, or even a place just to clear your mind. My favorite part about the gardens is how many butterflies there are here. There are groups of butterflies that flock to the flowers and allow you to admire them (even up close!), which is so cool. Admission to the gardens is free, but there is an indoor exhibit that runs either $3 or $5 dollars. Try stopping by next time you're close!

We visited the gardens today and we thought they were just "fair" (on the other hand, admission is…read morefree). There were a few nice statues, but don't bother going out of your way to visit.