Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 

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Hastings, on the banks of the Mississippi River, is just minutes from the Twin Cities. Enjoy our trail system with impressive views of the Mississippi River and Vermillion Falls. Take a self-guided walking tour of over 60 homes listed on the National Register, then visit our downtown for unique shops, dining, art & antiques. Challenge yourself at one of our area golf courses, go bird watching at a nearby park, visit a winery or take in a heavy equipment adventure. Wrap up your evening with a Classic Car Cruise-In on alternating Saturday nights in the summer. .

• Over 28 miles of paved bike & walking trails along the Mississippi River, Vermillion Falls and other scenic byways with connections to the MRT.
• LeDuc Historic Estate tours & special events.
• Ski & snowboard at Afton Alps and Welch Village, or enjoy beautiful groomed cross country trails at local parks and nature centers.
• Saturday Night Cruise In - Classic car shows held downtown every other Saturday night beginning late May and running through September.
• Summer Concert Series on the grounds of the Leduc Historic Estate
• Challenging local golf courses
• Great fishing on the Mississippi & St. Croix rivers
• Mississippi Lock & Dam #2
• Experience nature (and excellent bird watching opportunities!) along the Mississippi, Vermillion & St. Croix rivers, or at Carpenter Nature Center, Afton State Park, Schaar's Bluff, Vermillion Falls, or Miesville Ravine
• Apple-picking and harvest time festivities at local orchards
• Alexis Bailly Vineyard wine tastings, summer time "Jazz in the Vineyard" and other special events
• Plus enjoy many other area attractions like Extreme Sandbox Heavy Equipment Adventures and Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

For information on lodging & area attractions, call the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau.
Bridge photo courtesy David R. Youngren.