Vacation Memories Sweepstakes
This blog article will highlight the opportunities to entering the VACATION MEMORIES SWEEPSTAKES! When you enter the Vacation Memories Sweepstakes you will have the opportunity for a chance to win multiple times. Six-months’ monthly $250 lodging gift card. And then if you share one of your favorite past vacation memories stories (from anywhere), you also get entered for a chance to win our Grand Prize Trip Package worth $1750 and gift certificates are good for one year! Read more for a BONUS chance to win opportunity…
Key Opportunities to Entering:
- Multiple chances at winning –1. Chance of six-monthly prizes of a $250 lodging gift card drawing each. 2. And if you share a favorite vacation memory story (from anywhere) and upload 1-2 images you also get entered our Grand Prize Trip Package worth $1,750 – that you can use through September 2027. See BONUS opportunity below.
- You can enter as often as you would like – March 9-August 31, 2026!
- Our sweepstakes website offers links to area businesses for places to stay, places to eat & drink, places to shop, and places where you can discover history, art, and cultural experiences.
- Get inspired to travel to a hidden gem located in northern Minnesota. Our sweepstakes page offers trip inspiration and links to our trip itineraries page.
- In case that you have a touch of cabin fever – entering our Vacation Memories sweepstakes allows you to dream of the warmer weather that is coming soon!
- Many travel resource buttons on the Sweepstakes page allow you to get inspired to book a northern MN vacation to the greater Grand Rapids, MN area.
- BONUS – if you upload 1-2 images, and we share in our monthly social media posts or in our monthly e-blast, we will award you a $25 local business gift card!
Enter for a Chance to WIN Over $2,000 in Prizes!
- Multiple chances at winning –1. Chance of six-monthly prizes of a $250 lodging gift card drawing each. 2. And if you share a favorite vacation memory story (from anywhere) and upload 1-2 images you also get entered our Grand Prize Trip Package worth $1,750 – that you can use through September 2027. See BONUS opportunity below.
- You can enter as often as you would like – March 9-August 31, 2026!
- Our sweepstakes website offers links to area businesses for places to stay, places to eat & drink, places to shop, and places where you can discover history, art, and cultural experiences.
- Get inspired to travel to a hidden gem located in northern Minnesota. Our sweepstakes page offers trip inspiration and links to our trip itineraries page.
- In case that you have a touch of cabin fever – entering our Vacation Memories sweepstakes allows you to dream of the warmer weather that is coming soon!
- Many travel resource buttons on the Sweepstakes page allow you to get inspired to book a northern MN vacation to the greater Grand Rapids, MN area.
- BONUS – if you upload 1-2 images, and we share in our monthly social media posts or in our monthly e-blast, we will award you a $25 local business gift card!
Chance to WIN Multiple Prizes!
Monthly Prize:
- Complete the form field below and click submit for a chance to win a $250 monthly lodging gift card.
- $250 Lodging Gift Certificate – to a Visit Grand Rapids Lodging Property of the winner’s choice
- The drawing will occur on the first Monday in April, May, June, July, August & September.
- One winner and an alternate will be randomly selected. If the winner doesn’t respond via email or phone within 10 business days, the alternate will be notified and given 10 business days as well. If the alternate does not respond, no prize is awarded that month.
Grand Prize Details:
- For a second CHANCE TO WIN, complete the form field below, type in a past VACATION MEMORY STORY and upload up to two images to be entered for a chance to win the Grand Prize Trip Package.
- A panel of Visit Grand Rapids Board of Directors and Staff will read all submitted Vacation Memories stories and select one winner and two alternates. The winner will be notified by email and phone and will have 10 business days to respond and complete a W-9 form (for prizes valued over $600). If the winner doesn’t reply within 10 business days the alternate will be notified by both email and phone and have 10 business days to respond and complete a W-9 (prize value over $600). If the alternate does not respond within 10 business days, then the second alternate will be notified via email and phone, and they will have 10 business days to respond.
Grand Prize Trip Package:
- $500 Lodging Gift Card to any Visit Grand Rapids Lodging Property (of winners choice)
- $100 Dining Gift Cards to Rapids Brewing Co,
- $200 Dining Gift Card to Ledger & Ladle
- $200 Gift Card to Timberlake Lodge
- $200 Gift Card to Pokegama Golf Course
- Admission & Horse Drawn Trolley Tour for up to 4 people at the Forest History Center (valued at $150)
- Admission & VIP Tour for up to 4 People to Judy Garland & Children’s Discovery Museum (valued at $100)
- Escape Room Admission for up to 4 people at the Itasca County Historical Society (Valued at $100)
- TOTAL VALUE: $1550
FAQ’s about spring in Grand Rapids, Minnesota: Grand Rapids is a great drive destination for a spring getaway which provides for a scenic drive north that is far enough to provide a real escape, but close enough to be convenient. It is only 1.5 hours from Duluth, 2.5 hours from St. Cloud, 3.5 hours from Minneapolis/St Paul suburbs, and 3.5 hours from Fargo, ND. This hidden northern Minnesota gem offers visitors the opportunity to relax, reconnect with loved ones, and recharge in Minnesota’s nature. There is a wide variety of lodging properties to choose from: Hotels/Motels, a Bed and Breakfast, and Vacation Rentals that are located in town. Then there are Resort Cabins and Vacation Rentals that are located on area lakes. In the spring there is an abundance of outdoor recreation and activities to enjoy. There is over 1M publicly accessible forest acres with over 2,000 miles of trails and 1,100 area lakes. Whatever type of outdoor recreation that you are interested in or would like to try, you can do it in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area. Depending on the spring thaw will determine when trails open. Make sure that you do some research before you arrive on the trail conditions and when trails can open. There are ATV, biking, hiking, mountain biking trails in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area. Popular places are: Chippewa National Forest, Tioga Recreation Area, and the Mesabi Trail. In addition to the abundance of the outdoors, Grand Rapids offers cultural and historic attractions, live performances, live music, events and seasonal festivals. While in town try new bites and sips, craft beer, and lodging with a great view on a lake. This spring consider Grand Rapids, MN for a getaway to relax, reconnect together with loved ones, and recharge in Minnesota’s nature.