Location: Hastings
Top Things to do in Hastings
What to do and see in Hastings, Minnesota (MN): The Best Free Things to do
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. Spring Lake Park Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingSoccerLoon - Saint Paul, United States
Great views of the Mississippi River and nice biking especially north near Schaar's Bluff and beyond. Nice fall colors. Alternatively you can head south of the Park Reserve and find the trail that takes you down to Lock and Dam Number 2.
3. Alexis Bailly Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By hborrm2264 - Saint Paul, United States
We had a marvelous time with a wine tasting and some deli goodies to spend the better part of a snowy afternoon in a cozy spot. Always worth the trip, this place just gets better and better.
4. Vermillion Falls
5. 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.
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.
7. Spiral Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By GlobetrottingMan
From the building itself to the beers themselves, it's exactly what a craft brewery should be...cozy, quaint, friendly, and welcoming. The beers were all solid (well, the 6 I tried anyway) and adding a little cold press coffee to their stout (which they were able to do even with a small taster flight glass) was delicious! Awesome, friendly people behind the bar, too!
