10 of the Best Sledding and Tubing Hills Near Rochester, Minnesota

As soon as the snow starts to fall in Minnesota, kids are excited about two things: 1) possibility of a snow day, and 2) sledding.

One of the top outdoor activities for Minnesotans during the winter is sledding and tubing.  Based on facts from the DNR, 55% of people in Minnesota say that they do this every year.

If you are looking for one of the top spots to go sledding near Rochester, Minnesota, you are in luck.  Get the thermos of hot cocoa ready, find a few extra pairs of gloves, and check out the top spots near Rochester at the list below.

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Top 10 Spots to Go Sledding Near Rochester, Minnesota

If you love winter, Rochester is a great place to be.  On average, Rochester, Minnesota has about 80 to 90 days during the winter where snow is covering the ground.  In other words, this is a great place to get outside and enjoy some winter fun, like sledding.

If you've been on the hunt for a great hill, check out these 10 spots around Rochester that our listeners say are their #1 pick for a fun afternoon:

What do you like to do for fun during Minnesota winters?

If you've never gone to Ironwood Springs during the winter, add this to your list ASAP.  The tubing hills are amazing.

Bonus - they also have a great warming shelter.  Personally, this might be my favorite part of my tubing adventures at Ironwood Springs.  When those toes or fingers need to warm up a bit, the warming shelter is a great spot to be.

Let me know what you like to do for fun during the winter months.  Send me a message with your favorite on my Facebook page (Jessica On The Radio) or DM me on Instagram.

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