Twenty-four buildings, village includes shops, bank, church, authentic log cabins, school; wooden boardwalks surrounding village square, bandstand. Situated on 20 acres, this historic village is a sure hit for all ages. Come take a step back in time with us!
Follow the lush Root River Valley and wind your way through what feels like a landscape painting of woodsy hills and dramatic dolomite bluffs, marked with the tranquil silhouette of a lone Amish buggy. Explore the Root River Trail by bike, stopping for pie or lunch in a trail town along the way. Or, enjoy the same route on the river; the main towns and campgrounds have outfitters for kayak, canoe and tube rentals, as well as bike rentals.
Visit us today in Historic Downtown Hastings, Minnesota to shop our unique variety of high quality, affordable gifts that inspire and please people of all ages.
Take a stroll along Second Street and enjoy our dining, home-town brewery, art & antiques.
Also, if you enjoy classic cars, the Historic Hastings Car Show is for you. The event happens the 3rd Sunday of every month May through September from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and is hosted by the Downtown Business Association. Enjoy great food, shopping, live music and of course - classic cars!
Hiro Fine Art, LLC, specializes in 19th and 20th century American art and offers a full range of art services including exhibitions, acquisition, consignment, selling, appraisals and conservation. Located at the International Market Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota we strive to provide our clients with exceptional service and our expertise in the fine arts.
8km trackset with a mix of easy, intermediate and difficult trails. Trails wind through county forest land and have maps and shelters with fireplaces. Ski pass required. Horse back riding allowed.
10 acre vineyard with winery. Wine tasting and tours are available. Come join us for a glass of wine and a stroll through the vineyard.
Hours:
Fri: 5-9 p.m.
Sat: 1-8 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Located in Kabetogama State Forest, managed by Soudan Underground Mine State Park. The 11 boat-in campsites are considered "primitive," designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, bear box, primitive toilet, and table. Hinsdale Island is a remote and rustic campsite area, one of only a few boat-in only sites on Lake Vermilion.
Enjoy the beauty and grandeur of this century-old Victorian home built by one of Luverne's founding father's, R. B. Hinkly. The home was constructed out of Sioux quartzite mined from his quarry which is now part of Blue Mounds State Park has been painstakingly restored. Walk through time as you visit the three floors of this home; including a trip through the tunnel to the hidden dynamite store-room. The Hinkly House is maintained in turn-of-the-century splendor by the Rock County Historical Society.
The Hinckley Fire Museum is located in the former Saint Paul & Duluth Railroad Depot, rebuilt in the wake of fire to replicate the previous train station.
The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and remains largely unchanged.
Inside, you’ll see artifacts from the 1890’s that made it through the fire and hear some of the many stories from that terrible September day, which remains one of the largest wildfire disasters in history.
As one of Minnesota's most popular destinations, located halfway between Duluth and the Twin Cities, Hinckley offers a variety of attractions for all interests.
Whether it’s a quick day trip or long weekend, Hinckley is perfect for your next getaway. With 6 hotels and over 1000 rooms, its hometown hospitality and world class amenities are unsurpassed.
While in Hinckley be sure to visit the historic downtown district, located west of I-35. Lining Main Street are several unique shops offering antiques, furniture, gifts and thrift shop merchandise.
