Area Travel - AmericInn® of Virginia, MN
Toll Free Reservations: 800-396-5007
Front Desk: 218-741-7839
Welcome to Minnesota! Read about Virginia attractions and things to do during your stay:
Virginia is located in the heart of the "Mesabi Range," where rich iron ore, the basis of this country's steel industry, has been mined for more than a century. Today, the Iron Range is a region that is both scenic and historically significant. Whether you're viewing the largest open pit mine in the world or taking advantage of the area's various cultural and outdoor recreational activities, your stay in Virginia Minnesota is bound to leave you smiling. Here are just a few samples of what Virginia has to offer:
Area Attractions and Activities Near Our Virginia MN Hotel
Ironworld Discovery Center – Ironworld is the largest museum
complex in the region, and is Minnesota’s largest museum outside of the
Twin Cities metro area. The museum is dedicated to telling the story
of the Iron Range through interactive exhibits, sampling of ethnic
food, and an exciting trolley ride that offers spectacular views of an
open pit mine.
Address: 801 SW Hwy 169, #2, Chisholm MN 55719
Distance: 13 miles
Phone: 218-254-7967
Hours of Operation: Tue-Sat: 11:30am-3:30pm, Sun: noon-5pm; Thu: 10am-9pm
Address: Masabi Dr, Virginia, MN 55792
Phone: (n/a)
Distance: 1 mile
Hours of Operation: Always open to the public.
Gilbert Off-Highway Vehicle Park – Enjoy 1,200 acres of off-highway vehicle recreation in a scenic northwoods setting! Features include recreational trails, scramble areas, training, and special events. The park consists of many different terrains, providing fun and challenging riding opportunities for many different skill levels.
Address: 7196 Pettit Rd, Gilbert, MN 55741
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: 218-748-2207
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – 1 hour before sunset. (Hours may vary with seasonal changes. Call for details.)
North American Bear Center – This thrilling and informative complex is dedicated to educating visitors about the behavior of bears while debunking commonly held myths about them. The Bear Center features several interactive exhibits, a theater, a play area for kids, and a captive bear enclosure that provides rare, close-up glimpses of these fascinating creatures.
Address: 1926 Hwy 169, Ely, MN 55731
Distance: 55 miles
Phone: 218-365-7879
Hours of Operation: (Winter Hours) Dec 1–Apr 30: Fri and Sat 10am-4pm (closed on Dec 24th and 25th)
Giant's Ridge Golf and Ski – Rated as Minnesota’s #1 Ski Resort by SKI Magazine, Giant's Ridge offers 35 downhill runs, more than 60 km of cross-country ski trails and one of Minnesota’s hottest terrain parks. Giant’s Ridge also offers 36 holes of golf and was recently cited as having “The Best Golf of the 21st Century” by Golf Digest.
Address: 6325 Giants Ridge Rd, Biwabik, MN 55708
Distance: 25 miles
Phone: 800-688-7669
Hours of Operation: Vary according to season. Please call for details.
Mine Company Tours – Experience what it is like to be a miner on an exciting tour of the Hibbing Taconite mine! Guided tours allow you to observe active miners working with massive equipment, locomotives, and iron-laden canyons.
Address: (Iron Range Tourism Bureau) 403 N 1st St, Virginia, MN 55792
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: 800-372-6437
Hours of Operation: Call for details.
Thunderbird Mall – Conveniently located less than a mile from the Virginia AmericInn, the Thunderbird Mall consists of over 50 clothing stores, boutique shops, a terrific deli, and more.
Address: 1401 S 12th Ave, Virginia, MN 55792
Distance: 0.5 miles
Phone: 218-741-9228
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 10am-9pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 12pm-5pm
Quick Area Guide
- Nearby Golf 1 mi
- Shopping 1 mi
- Biking/Hiking 1 mi
- Nearby Fishing 5 mi
- Skiing 20 mi
- Ironworld Discovery Center 13 mi
- Mine Tours/Over looks 2 mi
- Historical Museums 3 mi
- Hockey Hall of Fame 5 mi
- World's Largest Hockey Stick 5 mi
