|
Things to Do
Whether you prefer an active outing outdoors, or a relaxing evening in, Northfield has something for every interest. From hundreds of acres of parks to golf course and trails to visual and performing arts, there is always something going on. Explore this section for all the details and then check out our calendar of events to see what catches your interest.
|
|
Two Colleges, One Town 
Northfield is home to two colleges and, as a result, has an interesting blend of residents who keep our community alive with ideas. Walk into one of the town's coffee shops or restaurants and you'll feel a certain electricity in the air. Some might call it "college town life," but we know it simply as Northfield's normal buzz.
Carleton College was founded in 1866 and had 23 students its first term. Today, Carleton draws approximately 2,000 students from across the country. Visitors will especially enjoy Carleton's Japanese Garden and Arboretum. St. Olaf College was founded In 1874, St. Olaf College was founded to educate the Norwegian immigrants who had settled around the area. Today, St. Olaf has grown to approximately 3,000 students. Renowned as a seat of Norwegian culture in the United States, the college houses the national archives of the Norwegian-American Historical Society. Stay in Northfield 
If you're also interested in visiting colleges around the area, why not stay in Northfield and make it your home base. We are conveniently located just one hour south of Minneapolis/St. Paul, one hour north of Rochester and one hour west of St. Peter.
Take a breakTired of talking about SAT scores, or walking from building to building? Wind down and relax with a meal and some music. There's always something entertaining going on in Northfield. After all, you don't think the students study all the time, do you?
|