Area Travel - AmericInn® Virginia, MN
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
Minnesota 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
Mesabi Walking/Biking Trail – Take a scenic walk or bicycle ride along this paved path stretching across northeastern Minnesota’s Iron Range.
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
US Hockey Hall of Fame - Visit the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum in person and experience the thrilling game action and inspiring achievements via physical displays, exhibits, video, theater and memorabilia. The United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum is America's hockey showcase. Beginning in 1973, the Hall has honored and recognized outstanding coaches, players, builders and administrators who have contributed to the success and promotion of American Hockey. Eveleth, Minnesota has been designated "The Capital of American Hockey," and is known as the home of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum because of its rich hockey traditions. No community the size of Eveleth has produced as many quality players or has contributed more to the development of the sport in the United States. Furthermore, the Iron Range and Minnesota in general have had significant impact on US Hockey.
Address: 801 Hat Trick Ave, Eveleth, MN 55734
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: 1-800-443-7825
Hours of Operation: Open seasonally; please call ahead for hours
Mineview in the Sky - On a 20-story overlook, "Mineview in the Sky" offers visitors a panoramic view of the Rouchleau group of mines, one of the area's deepest mines. The focus of the majestic view is the open pit mine, nearly three miles long, a half-mile wide and 450 feet deep at the southern edge of Virginia. The 200-foot observation complex offers visitors the same vantage point used by pit foremen to survey the entire mining operation more than 25 years ago. Stockpiles of lean ore can still be seen across the pit. Since 1893, 300 million gross tons of ore have been shipped from the mine. Ten mining companies were involved at the Rouchleau mine at one time or another. John D. Rockefeller acquired the property in the early 1900's and transferred its holding to his United States Steel Corporation, which continues today to hold an interest in a major portion of the mine. Near the observation complex a 240-ton 21-foot high mining truck named King of the Lode awaits visitors. Also on-site are a 45-ton rail car, a 100-ton production truck, children's playground, and a visitor information center, where visitors can learn about the mining history of the Iron Range and take home souvenirs, gifts and postcards.
Address: Hwy 53, Virginia, MN 55792
Distance: 1 mile
Phone: 218-741-2717
Hours of Operation: Open seasonally; please call ahead for hours
Plaza Bowl - Area Bowling Center
Address: 801 7th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792
Distance: 2.3 miles
Phone: 218-749-2421
CEC - Cinema 6 Movie Theater
Address: 8426 Enterprise Dr, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Distance: 1 mile
Phone: 218-741-2008
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
