Explore Grand Rapids, Minnesota

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Explore Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Food Scene

Elevated bar food and a great live music scene. This is the perfect spot for lawn games on the patio in the summer and to warm up with a craft cocktail in the winter.
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Rapids Brewing Company
214 N Pokegama Ave
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Elevated bar food and a great live music scene. This is the perfect spot for lawn games on the patio in the summer and to warm up with a craft cocktail in the winter.
Cozy spot featuring MN wines, salads, charcuterie, an awesome baked brie and honey appetizer, as well as good NA drink options. Unwined's patio is a local favorite in the summer.
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Unwined Up North
31 N Pokegama Ave
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Cozy spot featuring MN wines, salads, charcuterie, an awesome baked brie and honey appetizer, as well as good NA drink options. Unwined's patio is a local favorite in the summer.
Great sushi and Japanese fare within walking distance of downtown.
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Fuji
208 NE 3rd Ave
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Great sushi and Japanese fare within walking distance of downtown.
Hip cafe and wine bar on the south side. A great spot for table service brunch or your morning brew.
Nopo Coffee Co.
320 SE 21st St
Hip cafe and wine bar on the south side. A great spot for table service brunch or your morning brew.
Diner-style cafe featuring scratch-made baked goods, quiches, soups, and sandwiches. This local hotspot is the go-to gathering place for wholesome breakfast and lunch. No table service.
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Brewed Awakenings
24 NE 4th St
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Diner-style cafe featuring scratch-made baked goods, quiches, soups, and sandwiches. This local hotspot is the go-to gathering place for wholesome breakfast and lunch. No table service.

Biking

25 miles of machine-built mountain bike trails at an old mining location. There are trails for all ages and all levels of riding- from a kids skills track to double black diamond. Be sure to hit the nearby beaches afterward. Rent your gear at Ardent Bicycles.
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Tioga Mountain Bike trailhead #1
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25 miles of machine-built mountain bike trails at an old mining location. There are trails for all ages and all levels of riding- from a kids skills track to double black diamond. Be sure to hit the nearby beaches afterward. Rent your gear at Ardent Bicycles.

Sightseeing

Learn about the history or lumber in Northern Minnesota at this historic log camp and interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits. Includes walking, skiing, and snowshoe trails also.
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Forest History Center
2609 Co Rd 76
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Learn about the history or lumber in Northern Minnesota at this historic log camp and interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits. Includes walking, skiing, and snowshoe trails also.

Hiking

Suomi Hills Trailhead

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Saturday & Wednesday Farmer's Market

Wednesday and Saturdays from 8am-1pm, June to October
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Spring + Summer Packing List

Bug spray, Charcoal, Sunscreen
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Winter + Fall Packing List

Slippers, Footwear to get to the sauna