Location: Hastings
Top Things to do in Hastings
The 6 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Hastings, Minnesota (MN)
Hastings is a city in Dakota and Washington counties, in the U.S. state of Minnesota, near the confluence of the Mississippi, Vermillion, and St. Croix Rivers. Its population was 22,172 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dakota County, which contains most of it as well as a small part extending into Washington County. It is named for the first elected governor of the state of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley.
Restaurants in Hastings
1. Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Flinhart
This is an amazing place - every time you go (whether you're an adult or child), there's something new going on. First off - the park offers lots of events - snow showing in the winter, bird watching and bird banding. Check out the website/newsletter to find out when the next event is taking place. There are many trails and paths that walk along the river. Fortunately, there are benches along the path - when you see something beautiful, you can sit, pause, and enjoy the view.
2. Afton State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Located near St. Paul, this 1,700 acre-park offers camping, hiking, biking, swimming and cross-country skiing.
Reviewed By JEBtravel2018 - Coon Rapids, United States
Finally got to hike Afton. The park is on the river. There is a nice flat trail you can walk that is about 1.5 miles one way. There are a lot of other trails with lots of diversity. You can climb up hills. Go through prairie grass and walk through pine trees. This is a strenuous hike so be prepared. There are picnic tables too. We went in November and there were a lot of people so I’m assuming this park is really busy in the summer. The views on top of the hill are beautiful.
3. Vermillion Falls
4. Historic Downtown Hastings
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By ljhoffmannn - Nashville, United States
A nice walk downtown and visit shops along the way. Many walk and bike baths along the river. And easy parking.
5. LeDuc Historic Estate
6. Hastings Dairy Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Scenic560522
Hello, my family has been coming here for over 35 years now and we wouldn’t buy milk or dairy products anywhere else. The milk is fresh; cheese curds squeak in your mouth and the shakes are fabulous.
