Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center, Hastings, Minnesota, United States of America

The Carpenter St. Croix Valley Center is an educational center that allows visitors to learn while exploring the great outdoors. It is situated at the crossroads of the mighty Mississippi and beautiful St. Croix rivers, in the city of Hastings, Minnesota. The center is home to a well-preserved wildlife ecosystem, including beautiful hiking trails that are used to provide a unique educational experience to children and adults. Visitors will learn how to conserve energy, zero waste management, bird banding, and so much more during their stopover. Admission in the center is free.

Hastings is an inviting city that is home to a great number of natural and human-made attractions. Some of these attractions extend to nearby towns like Vermillion and Cottage Grove. The Vermillion Falls Park is one of these attractions, which comes with a picnic pavilion, a walking trail, and a scenic waterfall. Those who want to try driving an excavator will have a blast at the Extreme Sandbox-Minnesota. For tourists who simply want to relax and fish, then Lake Rebecca is the place to visit. History lovers, on the other hand, can head out to LeDuc Historic Estate. This 1860s-built gothic-revival house is packed with historical exhibits. Guests can relax amid homey comforts at the top-rated Nichols Inn of Hastings. This 2-star property comes with an indoor pool, a hot tub, and complimentary breakfast. Other options include the Econo Lodge and the Best Western Plus Campus Inn, which are near the center.