Family Travel - AmericInn® of Virginia, MN
The Perfect Family Vacation in Virginia Minnesota
Family Amenities and Features
- Children 12 and under stay free
- Complimentary AmericInn Perk Breakfast
- Complimentary Wireless Internet
- Family/ two room suites available
- Rooms with refrigerators and microwaves
- Heated Indoor Pool
- Whirlpool and Sauna
- Cable television
- Coffee maker and hair dryer in each room
- Laundry facility
With our Minnesota hotel’s convenient location, Kids Stay for Free program, complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast, large indoor pool area, and spacious family-style accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 5 people, the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Virginia provides the ideal setting for your next family vacation in Minnesota.
Virginia and Mt. Iron provide year-round fun and excitement for the whole family. In the fall and winter, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, ice-skating, and hot chocolate by the fireplace will keep everyone in high spirits. In the spring and summertime you'll find hiking, swimming, golf, fishing, canoeing, off-roading and much more.
Here is just a sampling of what Virginia has to offer:
Family Attractions and Activities Near Virginia:
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
Family Attractions and Activities in the Area
- Ironworld Discovery Center 13 mi
- Palucci Space Theatre 25 mi
- Mesabi Walking/BIking Trail 1 mi
- Gilbert Off Highway Vehicle Park 5 mi
- North American Bear Center and international Wolf Center 55 mi
- Giant's Ridge Golf and Ski 25 mi
- Mine Tours 3 mi
- Golf Course 2 mi
- Nearby Fishing 5 mi
