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- 🌍 Robinson Park, Old Wagon Rd, north of 3rd St. Site of a former sandstone quarry on the west bank of the Kettle River.
- 🌍 Banning State Park, ☏ +1 320 245-2668, banning.statepark@state.mn.us. 8AM-10PM. State park located along the Kettle River to the north and east of Sandstone. The park contains the remains of a historic sandstone quarry. (updated Apr 2025)
- 🌍 Sandstone History and Art Center, 402 Main St, ☏ +1 320 245-2271. Memorial Day-October: Th 9:30AM-1PM, F noon-4PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. Small museum with displays on the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894, sandstone quarries, river dams, local Native Americans, and more.
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- 🌍 Midwest Country Music Theater, 309 Commercial Ave N, ☏ +1 320 245-2429. Venue hosting traditional country music performances.
- Sandstone Ice Festival, Robinson Park. The ice festival takes place annually for one weekend in December, and features ice climbing, skinny skiing, snow shoeing, and winter camping.
- Kettle River Paddle Festival, Robinson Park. The Paddle Festival takes place annually in May, and features canoeing, kayaking, and rafting along the Kettle River.