Attractions in Northfield, Minnesota

Historic Homes & Buildings

Historic District
Downtown Northfield
Although many of the buildings in the historic district of downtown Northfield have been adapted to accommodate current businesses, they have been adapted in such a way... more info map

Carleton College Gallery 507-646-4469
One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
Located at the Carleton College
The Carleton College art collection is composed of about 700 prints, nearly 650 contemporary photographs, and paintings, sculptures and other artifacts of intrinsic... more info map
Flaten Art Museum 507-646-3248
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057
Located at St. Olaf College in the Dittmann Center
Flaten Art Museum hosts exhibits of regional, national, and international significance. The extensive permanent collection includes traditional and contemporary... more info map
Northfield Arts Guild Gallery, The 507-645-8877
304 Division Street, Northfield, MN 55057
The Arts Guild's exhibition gallery is located on the main floor of the Center for the Arts, in historic downtown Northfield. All exhibits are free and open to the... more info map
Northfield Historical Museum 507-645-9268
408 Division Street, Northfield, MN 55057
Located at the site of the famous Northfield Bank robbery, this museum features rotating exhibits that have to do with Northfield area history and Jesse James lore. more info map
Somers Studio and Gallery 507-645-5031
9775 Dennison Boulevard South, Northfield, MN 55057
Paintings by international award-winning artist Frederick D. Somers. Original art and reproductions, painting workshops. Modeled after typical rural Scandinavian... more info map

Ames Park and Riverside Commons 507-645-3050
Downtown
This riverside park is located in the downtown historic district, and lends itself to leisurely strolls amidst the impressive, ornamental Nineteenth Century buildings of... more info map
Babcock Park 507-645-3050
South Highway 3, Northfield, MN 55057
The twenty nine inviting acres of this park offers playgrounds, softball fields, picnic areas, facilities for playing horseshoes, a nature area, and more. more info map
Central Park 507-645-3050
Fourth and Winona Streets
Enjoy this peaceful gathering place, situated near downtown Northfield. Mature trees create a lovely canopy, as you relax on the park benches, or make use of the... more info map
Odd Fellows Park 507-645-3050
Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057
Located off State Highway 19
This park offers twenty pleasant acres that include a playground, picnic shelter, pavilion, and a relaxing and enticing nature area. more info map
Riverside Lions Park 507-645-3050
South Highway 3
This park includes 21 acres along the scenic Cannon River. It offers a playground and sheltered picnic facility. The picnic shelter can be reserved for large gatherings. more info map
Sechler Park 507-645-3050
Armstrong Road
A playground, sheltered picnic facilities, baseball, softball and soccer fields, nature area and trails, and a bike trail can all be found, on the grounds of this... more info map