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Photo by Don Lipps - Central open area in Bluff Park, North Mankato

Bluff Park

A city park with a paved trail running through a large wooded area.
Benson Park - North Mankato, MN

Benson Park

Open park in upper North Mankato with lots of green space and a pond. Benson park also has a paved trail, playground, and restroom. Dogs are allowed on leash.
Big Dog Sports Cafe - North Mankato, MN

Big Dog Sports Cafe

Sandwiches, burgers, and salads are some of the offerings at Big Dog, a local original in upper North Mankato.
Caswell Park - North Mankato, MN

Caswell Park

Large park with ball fields and soccer fields in Upper North Mankato.
Circle Inn - North Mankato, MN

Circle Inn

A local original bar, the Circle Inn, in the heart of lower North Mankato, offers a full bar, regular live music, and karaoke.
Photo by Don Lipps - Detail from We Can Do It! by Lee Leuning & Sherri Treeby

CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour

Brought to you by CityArt, The Walking Sculpture Tour, annually rotating over 20 installed pieces of artwork, is a highlight of a visit to Mankato or North Mankato!
Dino's Pizzeria - North Mankato, MN

Dino’s Pizzeria

Local original, Dino's Pizzeria in lower North Mankato, offers pizza, sandwiches, pasta, beer and cocktails.
Forest Heights Park - North Mankato, MN

Forest Heights Park

Forest Heights Park in Upper North Mankato is a large park with plenty of green space. It has several playground areas as well as a tennis court, a ball field, and a basketball court.
Submitted Photo - Dana Sikkila at work at the playground in Fallenstein Park in North Mankato

Fallenstein Playground

Fallenstein Playground is an all-inclusive playground at Caswell Park in North Mankato that allows kids of all needs to have fun.
Hunan Garden - North Mankato, MN

Hunan Garden

Local original Hunan Garden in lower North Mankato has a daily lunch buffet along with a full menu of familiar Chinese dishes.