Minneapolis Saint Paul Official Visitors Guide to the Twin Cities 2013 : Page 88

SPeciaL SPOnSORed SectiOn SOUTH EAST HasTInGs the perFeCt WeekeNd getaWay! Opportunities for fun abound just minutes from the Twin Cities in historic Hastings. Located on the Mississippi River, Hastings is home to award-winning bed and breakfasts, more than 60 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, antiques, specialty shops and dining. What can visitors do in Hastings? Plenty! Enjoy more than 28 miles of paved bike and walking trails that wind along the Mississippi River, Vermillion Falls and other scenic byways. Ski and snowboard at Afton Alps and Welch Village or enjoy a “heavy equipment adventure” at Extreme Sandbox. Spend the day fishing on the Mississippi or St. Croix rivers, golf at a local course, take in a free outdoor Sunday concert, tour the historic LeDuc Estate, head downtown for Saturday Night Cruise-ins, visit the Mississippi Lock and Dam, or just relax by the banks of the river. Hastings is also a popular bird watching destination because of the variety of birds spotted along city trails and at Afton State Park, Schaar’s Bluff, Vermillion Falls, Miesville Ravine and Carpenter Nature Center. Harvest time festivities and tastings draw visitors to Alexis Bailly Vineyard and local apple orchards. If you’re feeling lucky or want to take in a great show, Treasure Island Resort and Casino is just minutes away. Whatever you do in Hastings, you can be sure of one thing…you’ll want to come back! hastinGs area ChaMBer of CoMMerCe & tourisM Bureau 651-437-6775 | 888-612-6122 | www.hastingsMn.org the Chocolate March: Stay at our award-winning bed and breakfasts and savor decadent chocolate treats! www.innsofthevalley.com MarCH auGusT* summer Concert series: Free outdoor Sunday evenings sepTeMBer* oCToBer* leDuc Civil war weekend: Civil War reenactment st. Croix river Valley apple fest: Apples, crafts, corn mazes and hayrides May* apple Blossom races: 2K, 5K, 10K and half-marathon, Carpenter Nature Center open house at alexis Bailly Vineyard: First and second Friday, Saturday and Sunday noVeMBer alexis Bailly Vineyard Harvest Celebration Gobble Gait: Thanksgiving morning 8K run, 2K run/walk JuLy* fourth of July fireworks at Hastings Country Club rivertown Days: July 18-21, featuring music, rides, events and arts and crafts the little log house antique power show: July 26-28 DeCeMBer the holiday train decked out in holiday lights rolls into town. Enjoy caroling, hot chocolate, food, fun and Santa appearance. Victorian holidays at the LeDuc Historic Estate, first and second weekends *saturday night historic Cruise-ins: Every other Saturday, late spring to early fall. Open to all cars from 1976 and before. • On tHe Mississippi Hastings • The perfect weekend getaway! LeDuc Historic Estate & Tours Saturday Night Classic Car Cruise-Ins 2 Ski Resorts 5+ Scenic Courses 28+ miles of Paved Trails Public Boat Landing & Great Fishing Vermillion Falls & Trail System Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Hastings Area 88 | Minneapolis Saint Paul Official Visitors Guide 2013 For information on lodging & area attractions please visit us online at www.HastingsMN.org or call (651) 437-6775 (Metro) • (888) 612-6122 (toll-free)

Hasting Area
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