- Our list of the best things to do in Hastings, Minnesota, features the top 204 nearby activities — including 89 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hastings, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of Hastings, MN , followed by 186 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Paul, Red Wing, Stillwater, Burnsville, Bloomington, Hudson, River Falls, Lakeville, Minneapolis, Cannon Falls, Maplewood, Eagan, Northfield, Apple Valley, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Edina, West St. Paul, Cottage Grove, Savage and Oakdale
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St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.
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During the holiday season, visitors can take a trip to Rum River and Hampton Hills Tree Farms to cut their own Christmas tree. The trees are grown on site and stay fresh for up to 4 weeks after being cut.
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The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Paul is the seat of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. It is also the United States' official Catholic shrine of Saint Paul the Apostle and Evangelist. It was built in 1841.
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Outdoor enthusiasts love visiting Fort Snelling State Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park features great fishing spots, shady picnic areas, hiking trails and bike paths. The park is open daily, but overnight camping is not allowed.
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Erected by railroad magnate James J. Hill, the James J. Hill Mansion is an imposing stone structure in Saint Paul. It covers 36,500 square feet, has 13 bathrooms and 5 floors. It also contains a pipe organ.
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Nybo's Bowling Lanes is a great place to head out for a fun night out with friends. Relatively quiet most of the time, this small bowling alley does get quite busy for midnight bowling.
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Saint Paul is home to the Minnesota History Center, a historical and interpretive museum for adults and children. The Center features a core of permanent exhibits augmented by traveling and rotating presentations. It also contains a series of shops and booths for visiting vendors.
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Offering casual dining in the Pottery Place Outlet Center, Bierstube Bowl specializes in German cuisine. Their most popular dishes include bratwurst, schnitzel and German meatballs, along with American favorites such as burgers, steak and beer.
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Open every almost every weekend in the winter, the Badlands Sno Park offers a variety of snow tubing trails for family-friendly amusement. The three main hills are the Bunny Hill for beginners and small children, Big Hill for moderate tubing, and Turbo-Tubing for teen and adult visitors.
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Minnesota History Center is an interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits. The Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events throughout the year and is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives.