Green Gate Guest Houses
Food scene
Homemade sandwiches, treats and coffee drinks, plus a fun vibe. Perfect stop along the St.James spur of Mesabi Trail, so bike there from our property in the warmer months!
The Hive Coffee And Bakeshop
103 N Main StHomemade sandwiches, treats and coffee drinks, plus a fun vibe. Perfect stop along the St.James spur of Mesabi Trail, so bike there from our property in the warmer months!
Favorite of locals and visitors alike. Try their popular Hotsy Potsy pizza if you can handle a little heat!
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Vi's Pizza & TNT Bar
301 Main StFavorite of locals and visitors alike. Try their popular Hotsy Potsy pizza if you can handle a little heat!
Because it’s an authentic Jamaican experience in northern Minnesota, that’s why!
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The Whistling Bird
101 BroadwayBecause it’s an authentic Jamaican experience in northern Minnesota, that’s why!
Local brewery with unique variations of traditional fare. Their Eveleth location is much closer, but go to the Hibbing location if you’re visiting the MN Discovery Center
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BoomTown Brewery & Woodfire Grill
531 E Howard StLocal brewery with unique variations of traditional fare. Their Eveleth location is much closer, but go to the Hibbing location if you’re visiting the MN Discovery Center
Support local and eat healthy- groceries and deli, along the Mesabi trail if you’re riding!
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Natural Harvest Food Co-op
732 4th St NSupport local and eat healthy- groceries and deli, along the Mesabi trail if you’re riding!
You haven’t lived like an Iron Ranger unless you’ve eaten a pasty. Take a few home, too!
Carlson Sausage and Pasty Kitchen
111 MN-135You haven’t lived like an Iron Ranger unless you’ve eaten a pasty. Take a few home, too!
Spectacular view of a 600-foot deep lake from the patio- plan to dine here when the weather cooperates!
Wacootah Grille
5904 Giants Ridge RdSpectacular view of a 600-foot deep lake from the patio- plan to dine here when the weather cooperates!
One of the oldest continuous businesses on the Range serving traditionally made sausages and ethnic foods.
Koshars Sausage Kitchen
101 S BroadwayOne of the oldest continuous businesses on the Range serving traditionally made sausages and ethnic foods.
Insula Restaurant
145 E Sheridan StIf a day trip to Ely is in the cards, eat here!
Neighbor's BBQ
Our area’s newest dining option, already receiving great reviews!
Sightseeing
Picturesque mining museum and one of a kind underground mine tour- there’s a reason why this is one of the most popular attractions in Minnesota!
Soudan Mine Historical Marker
McKinley Park RoadPicturesque mining museum and one of a kind underground mine tour- there’s a reason why this is one of the most popular attractions in Minnesota!
If you’re interested in wolves, this is your place!
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I-Centre Yezithethe ZaseMzantsi
1396 MN-169If you’re interested in wolves, this is your place!
North American Bear Center
1926 Minnesota 169Interesting bear tour for all ages
Olcott Park
Olcott ParkBeautiful park, museum, gardens
Incredible view of an active iron mining operation
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Hull–Rust–Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine
Penobscot RoadIncredible view of an active iron mining operation
Finnish history tour in Embarrass MN- the coldest spot in the country!
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Nelimark Homestead Museum
4839 Salo RdFinnish history tour in Embarrass MN- the coldest spot in the country!
Right in the center of town, Honk is our mascot! Take a selfie with Honk and enjoy the park, pavilion, playground and gardens.
Honk the Moose Statue
Main StreetRight in the center of town, Honk is our mascot! Take a selfie with Honk and enjoy the park, pavilion, playground and gardens.
Recreation
Active travel options in the great outdoors!
Ski, bike, hike, golf, paddle and eat- this place is the reason we chose to live here!
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Isithalathala se Giants Ridge
6329 Wynne Creek DrSki, bike, hike, golf, paddle and eat- this place is the reason we chose to live here!
135 mile paved trail that passes right by our properties. Bike/hike/run/blade!
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Mesabi Trail
2209 Station 44 Rd135 mile paved trail that passes right by our properties. Bike/hike/run/blade!
Fantastic singletrack mountain biking and hiking trails with spectacular views!
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RedHead Mountain, Mountain Bike Trailhead
1005 Discovery DrFantastic singletrack mountain biking and hiking trails with spectacular views!
This is the place if you enjoy serious offroad driving challenges!
Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
5150 Pettit RdThis is the place if you enjoy serious offroad driving challenges!
Sandy beach/park with restrooms on Embarrass Lake. Fishing pier. Canoe/kayak rentals. Only a mile from our property.
Vermilion Trail Campground
321 Main StSandy beach/park with restrooms on Embarrass Lake. Fishing pier. Canoe/kayak rentals. Only a mile from our property.
Lake Ore-be-gone
Where the locals swim!
Relaxation
Branch location in The Lodge at Giants Ridge offers massage and other treatments.
Laurentian Divide Salon & Spa
408 Chestnut StBranch location in The Lodge at Giants Ridge offers massage and other treatments.