Romantic Getaway
Looking for a way to really WHOW your valentine this year? Book a winter romantic getaway to Grand Rapids, Minnesota this year. Let’s be honest, winters get long in Minnesota, and a winter getaway to Grand Rapids, MN is the perfect way to kick cabin fever and reconnect with your loved one .. You will find warm and cozy lodging, fun places to eat & drink, boutique style shops, historic attractions, cultural experiences and live entertainment, and an abundance of winter trails and lakes to explore in a remote setting to seek rest, relax and reconnect together. Find more Winter Things To Do.
Warm & Cozy Lodging
Grand Rapids, Minnesota has a wide variety of warm and cozy places to stay in the winter. There are in town Hotels, Motels and Bed & Breakfasts that are located near the shops, restaurants and in town trails. There are Minnesota Resorts that are open year-round and provide you with a fireplace cabin that is perfect for two. And then there are Vacation Rentals that are located both in town and on area lakes. Find more Places to Stay in Grand Rapids.
Fun Places to Eat & Drink
You will find a wide variety of places to eat & drink in the Grand Rapids, MN area. You will find locally owned craft breweries and local winery that offer weekly live music and other entertainment and in-house wood fired oven menu and order in and food trucks on site. Then there are the local places that offer the best bar burgers, best pizza in Minnesota, and restaurants with chef cuisine inspired menus. Whether you choose an upscale dining atmosphere or a more casual laid back place where you can be entertained by a performance or the view; the choice is yours. Find more Places to Eat & Drink.
Outdoor Recreation
With over 1 million acres of publicly accessible forest land in the area with over 2,000 miles of trails and 1,400 lakes; any outdoor recreation you are interested in, you can experience it in Grand Rapids. Head north to experience winter wonderland outdoor recreation mecca of the north! Mt Itasca Winter Sports Center is a place where you can always find snow to downhill ski, snowboard, cross country ski, and snow tube. Mt Itasca offers weekend winter fun for all ages. They offer on site rentals and a concession for food and beverage. In addition to Mt Itasca, you can enjoy over 200KM of cross country ski trails, over 400 miles of snowmobile trails, and lots of forest land to snowshoe. Come enjoy a winter wonderland in Minnesota’s nature. View more Winter Outdoor Recreation and view the Ice Fishing and Trail Conditions.
Entertaining Historic Attractions
Looking for indoor places this winter, the Judy Garland Museum offers VIP tours of exclusive Judy Garland memorabilia that is not open to everyone in the museum. Judy Garland was born in Grand Rapids (aka Frances Ethel Gumm) in 1922. Enjoy hundreds of Judy Garland memorabilia and step back in time to the home she grew up in. The Itasca County Historical Society offers a free will donation museum that showcases Minnesota historic artifacts that were found in the Grand Rapids, MN area. Some of their exhibits are: Veterans Memorial, Mississippi River Room, and Doughboy Escape Room; requires an appointment. If you are looking for a way to experience the forest in the winter, the winter horse drawn sleigh rides at the Forest History Center are awesome. Experience the winter wonderland in Minnesota’s nature. And when you are in town you need to stop downtown and take a self-guided tour of Old Central School. Find more about Historic Sites in the Grand Rapids, MN area.
Live Entertainment and Art & Cultural Experiences
There is weekly nightlife in Grand Rapids, Minnesota at a variety of places like The Reif Performing Arts Center, craft breweries, local winery, area attractions, and in downtown Grand Rapids. The MacRostie Art Center offers several galleries, monthly exhibits, and art classes and programs. Each month there are new art exhibits in the Giinawind Creative Space, Minnesota Gallery and the MacRostie Art Gallery. While downtown you can also take a self-guided Grand Rapids Art & Historic Sites Tour. For more information View the Events Calendar to see what is coming up for events, programs, and entertainment in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area.
Book Your Winter Romantic Getaway
Now that you have seen that Grand Rapids, Minnesota is a great place to take a Winter Romantic Getaway, now is the time to Book! Check out our Book>Direct listings to help you find the perfect place to stay. Book NOW!
