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TOWN RICH IN HISTORY
 History is the focus for many
visitors to Hastings, nationally known for its Victorian architecture. Hastings has
a total of 63 buildings on the National Register including 33 commercial buildings and 28
private homes and 2 churches.
The Hastings Tourism & City Map is available at City Hall
(101 4th Street East) or at the
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Bureau office (111
3rd Street East). The map includes the scenic bike trail
and a self guided historic walking or driving tour. Also
available is a comprehensive guide to Hastings.
Some of the sites on the tour
include Hastings City Hall, formerly the Historic Dakota
County Court House, as well as
the 1957 Fasbender Clinic, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and
the LeDuc Historic Estate.
Also of note are many grand Victorian
mansions, and the wonderfully restored 19th Century buildings of the downtown area,
a National Register Historic District and part of the National Trust's Main Street
Program.
ATTRACTIONS
Visitors to Hastings fall in love with its
plethora of natural attractions. The convergence of the Mississippi, St. Croix, and
Vermillion rivers provides beautiful venues for hiking, biking, picnicking, boating,
golfing and so much more. Please take a look at our Recreation
page for more information about the truly splendid attractions surrounding Hastings.
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