Malaybalay does offer lot of hiking opportunities, which still have to be developed. It serves also as a base for climbing the 2nd highest mountain of the Philippines Mt. Dulang Dulang 2935m located in the Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park. To get started with the tour visitors should visit the PENRO office near the capitol to get permits and arrange for guide.There are horseback riding facilities, for example at D'Stables resort in Sumpong. Day hikes is also a pleasant activity for visitors, you can get off the beaten path and experience scenery most other visitors don't get to see. The hike up the slopes is rewarded with views across neighboring valley and towards the panoramic view of the kitanglad range. These ranges from 2 hours to half day hike. There are a lot of routes to choose from.
Malaybalay is the location of the Bukidnon State University and has several other colleges and high schools.
This area is an agricultural hub and attracts investors from all over the world. Main crops include pineapple, sugar cane, corn, rubber and hardwoods.