Top 7 Things to do Good for Kids in Hastings, Minnesota (MN)

December 29, 2021 Nobuko Falco

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. 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
Excellent
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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.

2. Vermillion Falls

215 21st St E, Hastings, MN
Excellent
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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.

3. Historic Downtown Hastings

Second Street, Hastings, MN 55033 https://www.visithastingsmn.org/history
Excellent
54%
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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.

4. LeDuc Historic Estate

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

LeDuc Historic Estate

5. Hastings Dairy Store

1701 Vermillion St, Hastings, MN 55033-3164 +1 651-437-9414 http://Hastingscreamery.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Hastings Dairy Store

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.

6. Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033-8760 +1 651-436-5245 http://www.aftonalps.com/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 85 reviews

Afton Alps

Large recreation area is loaded with outdoor fun including downhill ski runs, and an 18-hole golf course.

Reviewed By Unknown_65potato

This is my favorite ski area in Minnesota, the hill is great. Since I’m an instructor (for skijammers not Afton) find that some of the hills are great for beginner skier

7. Afton Apple Orchard

14421 90th St S, Hastings, MN 55033-8422 +1 651-436-8385 [email protected] http://www.aftonapple.com/
Excellent
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3.0 based on 31 reviews

Afton Apple Orchard

Reviewed By jenniferaM4797DC - Bloomington, United States

We love the Orchard. The kids love the Spartan Apples and the play area. Lots for kids to do. Lots of pumpkins to choose from. Maybe a little over priced but oh well.

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