- The list below includes 154 free or cheap things to do in or near Hastings, Minnesota, including 91 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Parks, Waterfalls and Movie Theaters.
- From Afton State Park to Vermillion Falls, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hastings and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Burnsville, Red Wing and Stillwater.
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19.2 Miles
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193 Pennsylvania Ave East, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Formerly a steam room engine maintenance facility for the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse uses exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the railway. Highlights include a roundhouse turntable and vintage steam engines.
19.4 Miles
Bay Point Park is located along the Mississippi River and is home to many community celebrations. It features picnic areas, a play area for kids, boat launch, volleyball court, walking paths, and beautiful trees and scenery.
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3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
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Popular among the birdwatchers, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has floodplain forests, tall grass prairies, and wetlands on its more than 14,000 acres.
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White Bear Av. and Frost St., Maplewood, MN
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Ramsey County Sheriff's Department Fright Farm is a haunted house that features an all adult cast of performers. The haunting experience is produced by professional craftsmen, theater artists, and law enforcement professionals.
19.6 Miles
Established in 1899, Eagle Magic & Joke Store is the oldest magic store in the whole country. The shop includes how-to instructions for many magic tricks, props, costumes, and specialty card decks for tricks.
19.7 Miles
A tour of the city can be offered by the Red Wing Trolley, with a vintage trolley and a driver dressed accordingly to that period in time.
19.7 Miles
Located on seven acres, Alimagnet Dog Park is an off-leash canine recreation and exercise facility. The park is fenced and features a walking trail, access to a pond, grassy areas, drinking water and heated bowls.
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The Red Wing Shoe Store & Museum offers its visitors self-guided tours, with the main point of interest being the Biggest Shoe in the World. Besides the exhibits depicting the history of the company, there is also a retail store on the premises.
19.8 Miles
As the Mississippi River passes through Red Wing, Minnesota, it passes the majestic Barn Bluff. The bluff is a tall, long elevated section of shoreline that features prominently in many legends of the Dakota Nation.
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Red Wing is home to Lake Pepin, a 21-mile stretch of the Missouri River that is the longest naturally occuring lake along its entire length. The lake is home to over 60 fish species and many types of freshwater plants.