Northfield and the Twin Cities

Northfield

Carleton College was founded in Northfield, Minnesota, in 1866, just 10 years after the town itself, and we graduated our first students in 1874. Fast forward to today, and Northfield is a bustling college town with 20,000 residents, two colleges, and plenty to see and do.

A short walk from campus, 诺斯菲尔德的主要街道——迪科街——两旁都是当地所有的企业, friendly coffee shops, and a variety of restaurants. Whether you’re looking for an authentic burrito, a newly released novel, or a funny postcard to send to your friends, you’ll find it in Northfield. You’ll also find several grocery stores, a clinic and hospital, and plenty of other amenities a short walk, bike trip, or bus ride away.

What’s there to do in Northfield? Plenty! Here are some of our favorites:

Eat!

Bakeries: 从坐落在坎农河上的埃姆斯磨坊到空气中飘荡的波斯特麦芽- o - meal麦片的味道, it’s clear Northfield has a deep milling history. That legacy lives on in its baked goods. From Martha’s Eats & Treats in Dundas (only open Fridays and Saturdays) to Brick Oven Bakery to Cake Walk, there is no shortage of places to pick up a baked good.

Restaurants: Northfield has a wide range of dining options. You can get “everyday Nordic” at The Ole Store. Coco’s Place and El Triunfo serve up Mexican tacos, tortas, and burritos. Reunion’s 最经典的美国美食是新装修的历史建筑. Hogan Brothers is the perfect lunch place for soup and sandwiches. Tokyo Grill is our go-to place for sushi. Craving pizza? While every Northfielder has their loyalties between B&L’s Pizza, George’s Vineyard, and Basil’s Pizza这三个人都是同一个家庭的孩子，他们做的披萨很好吃! 如果你让菲律宾十大彩票平台人员投票选出他们最喜欢的汉堡，他们会送你去 Quarterback Club Family Restaurant.

Dining al fresco: 中西部人喜欢他们的披萨农场，而诺斯菲尔德拥有最好的披萨农场之一 Red Barn Farm, just five miles southeast of town. South of town is Keepsake Cidery这里不仅有当地酿造的烈性苹果酒，还有很棒的菜单，是一个放松的野餐场所. 你可以喝一杯，俯瞰坎农河，并赶上当地的音乐家在后院 Contented Cow (which also happens to share a patio with Little Joy coffee shop if cold brew is more your style!). 

See a full list of Northfield dining options.

Explore (and shop) historic Division Street

Division Street is the heart of town, 诺斯菲尔德人以保留其迷人的历史自然而自豪. In addition to restaurants and cafes, 当地的企业家把有趣的发现填满了店面. Some of our favorites include Content Books (run by a Carleton alumna!); the Northfield Arts Guild在那里，你可以参观当地艺术的画廊或礼品店; MakeShift Accessories, filled with jewelry and accessories made from reclaimed industrial materials and cultural artifacts; and the Rare Pair这是一家服装和鞋类精品店，长期以来一直位于桥广场的十字路口.

从五月下旬到十月的周六，一定要去 Riverwalk Market 浏览当地的工艺品，买些农产品. Another favorite stop is the Northfield Historical Society, which hosts the Defeat of Jesse James Days the weekend after Labor Day.

Engage with the community

不了解菲律宾十大彩票平台，你对诺斯菲尔德的了解是不完整的 Center for Community and Civic Engagement. 该中心将学生与诺斯菲尔德及其他地区的组织联系起来, and facilitates meaningful volunteer experiences, paid positions, and academic or research projects. 我们的社区与商业和非营利合作伙伴密切合作，以解决可持续发展等问题, educational access, and healthcare.

Explore downtown Northfield

Experience the Arb and Beyond

菲律宾十大彩票平台位于达科他国家Wahpekute和Mdewakanton部落的家园. 我们尊重和保护这些土地的方式之一是通过对学院800英亩土地的生态保护和恢复 Cowling Arboretum, or the “Arb.社区成员和游客被邀请探索15英里的小径，这些小径蜿蜒穿过树林, along the Cannon River, and across prairie lands. 

如果你想在更远的地方徒步旅行，去 Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, 20 minutes southeast of Northfield. Looking to explore the local trails and waterways? Head to Farmstead Outdoor Adventures to rent bikes, kayaks, skis, snowshoes, and more!

Refuel

Need an afternoon pick-me-up? 当你在城里有两所大学时，你知道你会找到一系列充满咖啡因的学习场所. On Division Street, Little Joy is the newest and serves Northfield-roasted coffee. Goodbye Blue Monday has a strong college vibe and art-filled walls. The Hideaway 也提供了一个很好的午餐除了咖啡，茶，和酒.

If ice cream is more your style, stop by The Blast for soft serve, Hogan Brothers for a dozen flavor options, or Coco’s Place在那里，你可以买到芒果冰淇淋，这是一种清爽的芒果冰淇淋，里面有辛辣和浓郁的调味料.

Pick your own

虽然离双子城不远，但诺斯菲尔德被田野、果园和农场所包围. 一些当地农场邀请人们来采摘他们自己的农产品，从芦笋到蜜脆苹果(明尼苏达州最值得骄傲的发明之一), depending on which season you visit. 

Fireside Orchard 8月中旬一直开放到平安夜——除了苹果，不要错过苹果甜甜圈吗! Lorence’s Berry farm offers pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, 芦笋(最好提前打电话确认有什么). Little Hill Berry Farm 你选择过有机蓝莓、草莓和南瓜吗.

Twin Cities

距离校园仅40英里的明尼阿波利斯和圣路易斯市双子城. Paul offer plenty of things for our students to do. There are several ways to get there 所以大多数学生觉得一年中去几次“城市”既容易又有趣. Here are a few things to do when you get there.

A round of applause

The Twin Cities have an incredibly rich theater culture. 许多当地人声称我们的人均剧院座位数是世界第二高的. 虽然这还有待证实，但在全国知名的大银幕上有很多行动 Guthrie, Ordway, Penumbra, and Orpheum theaters, 但也不要忽视在丛林这样的小型社区场地上演的广受好评的作品, Mixed Blood, and Ritz theaters.

Prince, Dessa, Lizzo, Dylan, Atmosphere

Home to some of the most influential artists in rock, hip hop, pop, and jazz, the Twin Cities’ music scene is incredible. Whether you seek an intimate concert at the Cedar Cultural Center or want to catch a national headliner at First Ave，你会发现各种各样的伟大的表演，以满足你的音乐胃口.

Hungry?

And speaking of appetites, you’ll find an amazing spread of restaurants, farmers markets, and food trucks throughout the metro area. You can enjoy authentic tamales, injera, pho, or lutefisk, so you’ll be able to indulge in old favorites, but be sure to try something new. 无论你想吃什么，如果你在寻找美食，明尼阿波利斯和圣. Paul have you covered.

Retails and roller coasters

我们有没有提到美国最大的购物中心就在校园以北30分钟路程的地方? It’s hard to ignore the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. 对于菲律宾十大彩票平台的学生来说，长途跋涉去“MOA”买衣服几乎是一种必经之路, stock up on sports team swag, ride a roller coaster, and play a game of mini golf — all under one roof.

Yep. It’s a big cherry

The Walker Art Center’s outdoor Sculpture Garden 展示了一个美丽的，有时愚蠢的雕塑收藏，如标志性的 Spoonbridge and Cherry. Just across town from the Walker, 你会发现这个国家最全面的亚洲艺术收藏之一 Mia. Explore the fascinating history of electricity at The Bakken, or the history of Minneapolis’s mill culture at Mill City on the banks of the Mississippi River. 这只是双子城众多博物馆和画廊中的一小部分.

Cheer leaders

如果你对职业运动感兴趣，我们会帮你的. Check out the schedules for:

• basketball (Lynx and Timberwolves)
• baseball (Twins and Saints)
• football (Vikings)
• hockey (Wild)
• soccer (Minnesota United FC)
• roller derby (Minnesota RollerGirls)

Parks and lakes are everywhere

We’re really proud of our outdoor lifestyle. 在这片由一万个湖泊组成的土地上，公园、步道和美丽的风景比比皆是. 你可能听说过明尼苏达州很冷，确实如此，但我们确实很冷 four beautiful seasons 在这里，这意味着我们永远不会在外面找不到事情做. Depending on the weather在美国，我们可以选择骑自行车、徒步旅行、滑冰、滑雪、游泳和跑步——我们也确实这么做了!