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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 as to retain the historic, charming Nineteenth Century character that is expressed in the architecture; strolling through the district one may enjoy such architectural details as embellished cornices and windows.   map

Museums & Galleries

• Carleton College Gallery
  One North College Street • Northfield, MN 55057
  Located at the Carleton College
  507-646-4469
  The Carleton College art collection is composed of about 700 prints, nearly 650 contemporary photographs, and paintings, sculptures and other artifacts of intrinsic beauty and technical interest. Through public exhibitions in the Art Gallery and the Gould Library, Carleton's art can be seen and studied.  more...  map

• Flaten Art Museum
  1520 St. Olaf Avenue • Northfield, MN 55057
  Located at St. Olaf College in the Dittmann Center
  507-646-3248
  Flaten Art Museum hosts exhibits of regional, national, and international significance. The extensive permanent collection includes traditional and contemporary textiles, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and works on paper from various regions of the United States and Western Europe, particularly Norway and Eastern Europe.  more...  map

• Northfield Arts Guild Gallery, The
  304 Division Street • Northfield, MN 55057
  507-645-8877
  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 public.  more...  map

• Northfield Historical Museum
  408 Division Street • Northfield, MN 55057
  507-645-9268
  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.  map

• Somers Studio and Gallery
  9775 Dennison Boulevard South • Northfield, MN 55057
  507-645-5031
  Paintings by international award-winning artist Frederick D. Somers. Original art and reproductions, painting workshops. Modeled after typical rural Scandinavian "kunstgarden", the gallery is located in a 90 year old granary in a farm setting easily accessed by SH 246.  more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Ames Park and Riverside Commons
  Downtown
  507-645-3050
  This riverside park is located in the downtown historic district, and lends itself to leisurely strolls amidst the impressive, ornamental Nineteenth Century buildings of the district. There is also a pedestrian bridge that links the shops, restaurants and historic sites, found on the two opposite banks of the river. The park itself provides a tranquil, bucolic setting within the heart of Northfield.   map

• Babcock Park
  South Highway 3 • Northfield, MN 55057
  507-645-3050
  The twenty nine inviting acres of this park offers playgrounds, softball fields, picnic areas, facilities for playing horseshoes, a nature area, and more.   map

• Central Park
  Fourth and Winona Streets
  507-645-3050
  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 playground.   map

• Odd Fellows Park
  Forest Avenue • Northfield, MN 55057
  Located off State Highway 19
  507-645-3050
  This park offers twenty pleasant acres that include a playground, picnic shelter, pavilion, and a relaxing and enticing nature area.   map

• Riverside Lions Park
  South Highway 3
  507-645-3050
  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.  map

• Sechler Park
  Armstrong Road
  507-645-3050
  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 beautiful 150 acre park. The picnic shelters can be reserved for large gatherings.  map