Area Travel - AmericInn® of Grand Rapids, MN
Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about Grand Rapids attractions and things to do nearby AmericInn.
Grand Rapids offers the best of what life has to offer, from modern conveniences to rustic splendor. Grand Rapids serves as the southern gateway to the Chippewa National Forest where you can trek into the wilderness for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting. If golf is your game, four, well-maintained championship golf courses await your play. Celebrate the life and times of Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm, at her birthplace in Grand Rapids. Feast your eyes on mother nature by driving the edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway from Grand Rapids North to Effie. Step into pages from the past and discover the history of the logging era at the Forest History Center. Winter in Grand Rapids offers ice fishing and snowmobiling. If you've never tried a Minnesota winter vacation you're missing a great vacation opportunity!
There are so many things to do in Grand Rapids Minnesota, you'll find something for everyone!
Area Attractions and Activities
Myles Reif Performing Arts Center - Enjoy culture at its finest with stage performances by local and professional touring artists, including symphony orchestras, ballet troupes, touring theaters, ethnic and modern dance companies. Great seats, Great prices. Tickets for performances offered at the Reif Center are available at Reed Drug, (218) 326-3453, or at the Reif Center ticket office, (218) 327-5780.
Children's Discovery Museum - A place for children to discover and learn, features all hands-on exhibits: GeoZoooom!, Riverview Water Table, Treesa, the talking tree, Junior Achievement Exchange City, River Forest & Camp, tot park maze & dinosaurs, and a museum store for children's gifts. There are two special displays included in admission: An exhibit of over 200 classic fairytale dolls donated by artist Faith Wick; and a model old-fashioned village and train set donated by Paul Bernier. The village includes a Ford dealership with a 1965 Mustang in the showroom, a Red Owl grocery store, and a John Deere implement shop. General admission is $7 for all ages.
Address: 2727 Hwy 169 S., Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 724, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218) 326-1900 or Toll Free 1-866-CDM-KIDS (236-5437)
Hours of Operation: Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Sept. 30): open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm; October 1 - March 31st: Fri. & Sat., 10am - 5pm; April 1 - Memorial Day: Mon.-Sat., 10am - 5pm.
Chippewa National Forest - Natures finest awaits in the towering pines, diverse wetlands and pristine waters of the Chippewa National Forest. Catch of glimpse of bald eagles soaring in flight in this, the home of the largest breeding population of bald eagles in the lower 48 states. Hike into the Joyce Estate and see a Chicago millionaire's vast wilderness hideaway. The Lost Forty also awaits, a majestic stand of old-growth white pine ignored by lumber companies during the logging era. The Chippewa National Forest is also home to a portion of the Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway and Suomi Hills, a semi-primitive non-motorized recreation area. Suomi Hills features miles of hiking, biking and Nordic skiing trails running through rolling forests and calm lakes.
Address: 1037 Division Street, Deer River, MN 56636
Phone: (218) 246-2123; Marcell Office: (218) 832-3161
Forest History Center - Use your power of imagination to experience life as it was in 1900 at the Forest History Center. Walk back in time to Northwoods #1, an authentically recreated white pine logging camp complete with cook shack, bunkhouse, blacksmith shop, office wanigan, filer's shack and horse barn. Stop and visit with the cook, clerk, bull cook, blacksmith and other lumberjacks who may be in camp. Try your hand at sawing and pet the Percheron draft horses. Wander down to the 1901 Mississippi River Wanigan, drop in on the 1934 Forest Service patrolman and get a bird's eye view of the forests from atop the 100-foot fire tower. Explore the visitor center's interactive exhibits and browse the gift shop featuring items unique to northern Minnesota. Stroll the nearly 5 miles of accessible trails that wind throughout the beautiful forests and along the river's edge. Call ahead for the special nature programs. Summer Admission: $7 Adults, $6 Seniors, students and military personnel, $4 children. Winter Admission: $3 Adults, $2 Seniors, students and military personnel, $1 children.
Address: 2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218) 327-4482
Fax: (218) 327-4715
Hours of Operation: Logging camp tours available Memorial Day - Labor Day, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Allow for 2.5 hours. Interpretive Center winter hours, Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed on winter holidays.
Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway - Northern Minnesota's Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway will reward and excite your senses! Awarded the status of National Scenic Byway in 1996, the 47-mile winding drive from Grand Rapids north to Effie on State Highway 38 shows off spectacular scenery and historic sites. The byway also gives access to a variety of outdoor recreational experiences such as hiking, biking, Nordic skiing, canoeing, fishing, birding, wildlife viewing and more. Interpretive sites give insight to the natural, scenic and historical qualities of the route. Enjoy the breathtaking colors of Mother Nature with a spectacular Fall Colors Driving Tour. A Discovery Tour brochure is available to guide visitors on their journey. Open year round, however winter travel warrants discretion.
Address: 49554 State Highway 38, Marcell, MN 56657
Phone: (218) 832-3161
Fax: (218) 832-3164
