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Grand Rapids is a small town with lots of charm, surrounded by Minnesota’s nature. This rural up north destination is a picturesque area that has been a favorite of those planning MN family vacations, fishing trips, couple’s getaways and family reunions for over 100 years. The distinguished fishing lakes, forest and trails provide the perfect backdrop for leisure and sports adventures. Grand Rapids is close enough to be convenient, but just far enough away to provide a real escape. You will find a truly unique Northwoods experience; filled with abundant outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, preserved heritage and vibrant arts and entertainment. The Grand Rapids area offers a wide variety of lodging, rustic and charming dining and unique boutique style shopping opportunities to meet everyone’s wants and needs for a grand getaway.

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Grand Rapids is a small town with lots of charm, surrounded by Minnesota’s nature. This rural up north destination is a picturesque area that has been a favorite of those planning MN family vacations, fishing trips, couple’s getaways and family reunions for over 100 years. The distinguished fishing lakes, forest and trails provide the perfect backdrop for leisure and sports adventures. Grand Rapids is close enough to be convenient, but just far enough away to provide a real escape. You will find a truly unique Northwoods experience; filled with abundant outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, preserved heritage and vibrant arts and entertainment. The Grand Rapids area offers a wide variety of lodging, rustic and charming dining and unique boutique style shopping opportunities to meet everyone’s wants and needs for a grand getaway.

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TIOGA TRAILS

The Itasca County area offers thousands of acres of federal, state, county and industrial forest land that are open to off-highway vehicle riding.

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TACONITE TRAIL

The Taconite Trail stretches over 165 miles from the Mississippi River (Grand Rapids, MN) to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (Ely) and intersects at the Dill/Arrowhead State Trail by Lake Vermillion. Snowmobile through winding trails of birch, aspen and pine forests in the beautiful area of Northern Minnesota. 

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LEGION TRAIL

7 miles of hand-built trail through dense woods that is tight, twisty, and technical.

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MT ITASCA

The Mt. Itasca Winter Sports Center is a beautiful ski, snow boarding, tubing and cross-country ski center located just minutes from Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

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