Onsite or Nearby Activities

There's just so much to see and do, all year through! 

Golfing, Boating, Canoeing, Sailing, Swimming, Bird watching, Sight-seeing, Fishing, Hunting, Horseback riding, Hiking, Biking, Cross-country skiing, Down-hill skiing, Snowmobiling.   Shopping,  Antique's, Quilt Shops, Art Galleries, Concert venues, Performing Theater, Movie Theater, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining.  Historical interests, Museums, National/State parks, Nature areas, Picnic areas, Religious Services.  Grand Rapids has what it takes to make your visit an enjoyable one!

• Check out the Reif Performing Arts Center Website for all the quality performances coming up in the next few months. Including Moscow Ballet, Man in Black (A Tribute to Johnny Cash), A Viennese Christmas, Hal Ketchum, Herman's Hermits, and many more! Just click on "Hot Lodging Deals" and then "Theatre Packages".

• Certified massage therapist available with prior notice. 

• Cross-country ski, kayak and bike rentals available in season. 

• Dog Sledding,  EXPERIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE SLED DOG ADVENTURE!

• We are just 2 - 3 blocks from downtown shopping, antiques, restaurants and a walking trail. 

• Grand Rapids is the home of Minnesota's Grand Slam of Golf, with 72 holes of championship golf.   Pokegama, Wendigo, Sugarbrooke and Eagle Ridge, all within  8 miles. Let us know and we can arrange a tee-time ahead for you.   

• Mesabi Trail - Walk, hike, bike, skate, ski, snowshoe and in some areas snowmobile along this 130 mile trail that runs from Grand Rapids to Ely.  Check out the Mesabi Trail Lodge to Lodge Bicycling adventure at http://www.boundarycountry.com/mesabi_bike.html

• Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway - A 47 mile scenic drive winding north from Grand Rapids to Effie through the Chippewa National Forest.

• Forest History Center - Step back in time at Minnesota's only authentic 1900 logging camp. 

• Hill Annex Mine State Park - Offers the only tour of an open pit natural ore mine.

• Mt. Itasca - Ski jumping, sledding, cross-country and alpine skiing.

Special Events Calendar 2007:

• Deer Hunting Opener, Lots of craft / art fairs for the ladies November 3rd
• Lots of arts & crafts sales throughout November and December

For more specific dates of things to do go to www.visitgrandrapids.com