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    Get Outdoors Into A Winter Wonderland In Grand Rapids

    a WINTER wONDERLAND UP NORTH

    get outdoors into a winter wonderland

    This winter get outdoors into a winter wonderland in Grand Rapids. This small, charming town located in northern Minnesota is known for an abundance of outdoor recreation. You can most always count on snow and ice (with the exception to last winter when nobody had snow in Minnesota). This northern Minnesota town has over 1 million publicly accessible forest acres surrounding it. And within these publicly accessible forest acres, there are over 1,100 area lakes and over 2,000 miles of designated trails. And only 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids you can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding terrain, and snowtubing. In addition to an abundance of wintery trails and ski hills, you will also find cozy lodging, fun places to eat & drink, boutique style shops, historic sites and cultural experiences, live theater performances and live music. This small town up north will surprise you with its big offerings in the winter.

    WINTER OUTDOOR RECREATION

    get outdoors into a winter wonderland
    Snowmobiling Trail

    Whatever type of outdoor recreation you enjoy, you can enjoy it here! There are 288 KM of cross-country ski trails, over 200 miles of snowmobile trails and over 25 miles of mountain bike trails, and lots of forests to snowshoe on. For cross-country ski trails we suggest viewing the Northern Lights Nordic Ski Club Trail Map. For snowmobiling we suggest viewing the Itasca County Snowmobile Map, and for Mountain Biking we suggest viewing the Grand Rapids and Itasca Mountain Bike Association (GRIMBA). There are not snowshoeing trails or a map, but where there is public lands like the Chippewa National Forest, you can snowshoe there. Just remember to stay off of the groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski trails, and cross these trails at a 90 degree angle. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids is Mt Itasca where you can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding terrain, snowtubing and cross-country skiing. The Grand Rapids, Minnesota is where you can get outdoors into a winter wonderland.

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    INDOOR WINTER FUN

    GET OUTDOORS INTO THE WINTER WONDERLAND
    GET OUTDOORS INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND

    When a day in the north woods has worked up your appetite, let us fill your belly with an array of places to eat. There is a wide variety of fun places to eat & drink in the greater Grand Rapids, Minnesota area. From places you can grab a quick-bite on the run, to sit-down locally owned restaurants where the locals go, to the off the beaten path bar & grills that are located right on the trails. We bet that you will be surprised by the number of places to eat & drink here in the greater Grand Rapids, MN area. 

    You may be surprised to learn just how many attractions Grand Rapids, MN has to offer. We are home to many talented artists that you can explore through live performances, art walks & galleries. You can also be a part of the history in Grand Rapids by stepping back in time at one of our many historical attractions. You are sure to find things for all ages in Grand Rapids!

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    COZY LODGING WITH STUNNING WINTER VIEWS

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    You will find an abundance of lodging options in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area. The choice is yours from in town Hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfasts, AirBnB’s and Vacation Rentals that are accessible to the snowmobile trails, cross-country ski trails, mountain bike trails, and just 15-minute drive to ski hills. Several of the in town lodging properties have on site amenities like a pool, hot tub, and continental breakfast. Then there are Resort Cabins and Vacation Rental Homes that are located on frozen lakes and on the snowmobile, cross-country ski trails, and mountain bike trails. These properties have full kitchens and places for the entire family to gather together. With all of these options, there is short term lodging option that is perfect for the entire family. 

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    get outdoors into a winter wonderland

    This winter get outdoors into a winter wonderland in Grand Rapids where you will find a small charming town that offers an opportunity to untap and reconnect with Minnesota’s nature. Start planning now by visiting Visit Grand Rapid’s Winter Page.

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