Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Thief River Falls, MN

Welcome to Thief River Falls and Beautiful Minnesota!

Thief River Falls first developed as a lumber milling town. It also became a major agricultural service area because of the rich soil left by ancient, glacial Lake Agassiz.

Anytime of the year, indoors or out, discover our outstanding recreational opportunities, incredible wildlife areas, delightful attractions, and convention facilites. This is where the Arctic Cat snowmobile was born, and you'll find some of the state's finest trails in the Thief River Falls, MN area.

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Area Attractions and Activities

7 Clans Casino and Waterpark - World's largest Indoor Water Park Casino Hotel.
Address: 20595 Center St. East
Distance: 7 miles
Phone: 800-881-0712
Hours of Operation: 24 hours

Agassiz Dunes - Preserved remnant of the sand dunes that northwest winds pushed up on the eastern beaches of glacial Lake Agassiz. Hiking trails allow a close view of the area.
Address: 1 Mile South and 1 mile West of Fertile, MN
Distance: 42 miles
Phone: 218-945-3129
Hours of Operation: Call for details

Bergeson Gardens - The gardens feature 5 acres of flower beds containing nearly every type of annual flower compatible to Northern MN. Free Admission.
Address: 3 miles south and 5 miles E of Fertile, MN
Distance: 42 miles
Phone: 218-945-6988
Hours of Operation: Flowers at their best late July through frost.

Beltrami Island State Forest - 669,000 acres of forest
Distance: 90 miles

Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge - Largest tall grass prairie restoration project in the nation. Visitors can enjoy watching prairie chickens from blinds and viewing thousands of sandhill cranes, a plethora of prairie flowers and a tranquil view of prairie vista.
Distance: 34.7 miles
Phone: 218-687-2229
Website: http://midwest.fws.gov/rydell

Thief Lake Wildlife Management Area - Primitive camping in designated areas. 55,000 acres of wildlife habitat, including marshes, forests, brushlands, and prairie. Wildlife include, deer, moose, bear, grouse, rabbits, furbearers, songbirds, sandhill cranes, and raptors.
Address: 42280 240th Ave NE Middle River
Distance: 36.8 miles
Phone: 218-222-3747
Hours of Operation: Phone for Details  

Wetland Pines & Prairie Audubon - Trails open year round during daylight hours. 440 acres of wildlife habitat and fields on the Ancient Lake Agassiz beach ridge.
Address: Hwy 1
Distance: 24 miles
Phone: 218-745-5663

Pennington County Fair - This event features exciting attractions including: Todd Armstrong shows on the midway, P.B.R. Bullride, exhibits, other grand stand events, demo derby, and free bandshell entertainment.
Address: Pennington County Fairgrounds
Distance: 5 miles
Website: www.penncofair.com
Hours of Operation: Second week in July  

Thunder on Hooves - Discover why Thief River Falls is one of the favorite stops for the Professional Bull Riders. Many of the top bull riders in the world compete in this P.B.R. sanctioned event.
Address: Pennington County Fairgrounds
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: 218-681-3720
Hours of Operation: Second week in July

Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village - The village has 19 buildings, including a museum, Victorian house, 2 railroad depots, schoolhouse, church, blacksmith shop, machinery and automobile building, and 7 log houses
Address: 825 Oakland Park Road
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: 218-681-5767
Hours of Operation: Memorial Day through Labor Day everyday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  

Two Fools Vineyard - A hidden treasure worth the visit. Tours, free tastings, gift shop.
Address: 12501 240th Ave SE, Plummer
Distance: 16 miles
Phone: 218-465-4655
Hours of Operation: June thru Mid October, Saturdays and Sundays Noon-5pm

Voyageurs View Campground and Tubing - The top tourist attraction in Northwestern Minnesota. Also home of Tubings World Record 749 piece flotilla. Tube down the river and take in Northwestern Minnesota’s beauty. Tubing, fishing, concessions.
Address: County Rd. 15, Red Lake Falls
Distance: 19 miles
Phone: 218-253-4329
Website: www.voyageursview.com

Annual Memorial Day POW WOW - Watch real pow wow activities.
Address: 20595 Center St. East
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 218-681-4062

Street Wizards Annual Car Show - Spectators vote for peoples choice trophy. Fun for the whole family.
Address: Floyd Olson Park, Thief River Falls
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: 218-686-2629

Quick Area Guide

• Agassuz National Wildlife Refuge 16 mi
• Agassiz Dunes 45 mi
• Bike/Walking/Hiking Trails 1.5 mi
• Snowmobiling 1.5 mi
• Ralph Engelstad Arena 3 mi
• Nearby Fishing 2 mi
• Nearby Golfing 6 mi
• Shopping 0.5 mi
• Voyageurs View Tubing 25 mi
• Arctic Cat 3 mi