10 Things to do in Hastings That You Shouldn't Miss

May 7, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

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.
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1. Afton Alps Golf Course

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033-8760 +1 651-436-1320
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Afton Alps Golf Course

2. Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

12805 Saint Croix Trl S, Hastings, MN 55033-9499 +1 651-437-4359 http://carpenternaturecenter.org
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

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.

3. Extreme Sandbox - Minnesota

1901 Glendale Rd, Hastings, MN 55033-9377 +1 855-344-4386 [email protected] http://www.extremesandbox.com
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5.0 based on 605 reviews

Extreme Sandbox - Minnesota

Come play on an excavator or bulldozer for fun! We offer customers the unique opportunity to experience heavy equipment in safe and controlled environment. We let the kid in you play!

Reviewed By 509deeb - Lewisville, United States

What man has not driven past a one of these big machines and said, "Wouldn't that be fun to drive one of those?" Extreme Sandbox provides the environment, the heavy machinery and instruction to have a great time and tick that item off the Bucket List! Fun to do and fun to watch!

4. Hidden Greens

12977 200th St E, Hastings, MN 55033-9316 +1 651-437-3085 http://www.hiddengreensgolf.com/
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Hidden Greens

5. Spring Lake Park Reserve

8395 127th St E, Hastings, MN 55033-9540 +1 952-891-7000 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Spring-Lake-Park-Reserve-Schaars-Bluff-1709997002556342/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Spring Lake Park Reserve

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.

6. Afton State Park

6959 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033-9474 +1 651-436-5391 http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/afton/index.html
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Afton State Park

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.

7. Alexis Bailly Vineyard

18200 Kirby Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033-9340 +1 651-437-1413 http://www.abvwines.com/
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Alexis Bailly Vineyard

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.

8. Vermillion Falls

215 21st St E, Hastings, MN
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Vermillion Falls

Reviewed By AmbjorA - Minnesota, United States

Took the trip to hastings just to see these falls, was worth it. They are beautiful. The fall foliage is great.

9. Historic Downtown Hastings

Second Street, Hastings, MN 55033 https://www.visithastingsmn.org/history
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Historic Downtown Hastings

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.

10. LeDuc Historic Estate

1629 Vermillion St, Hastings, MN 55033-3139 +1 651-438-8480 http://www.dakotahistory.org/contact/
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

LeDuc Historic Estate

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