The Nest Guidebook
Food scene
A great place to grab drinks, pizza and catch some live music.
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Rapids Brewing Company
214 N Pokegama AveA great place to grab drinks, pizza and catch some live music.
Open patio is a great place to "Unwined" for the evening. Also serve flatbread and paninis.
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Unwined Up North
31 N Pokegama AveOpen patio is a great place to "Unwined" for the evening. Also serve flatbread and paninis.
Pickled Loon
20184 US-169Enjoy views of the Lake Pokegama while dining in.
Nearby local coffee shop with some organic and gluten free options.
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Brewed Awakenings
24 NE 4th StNearby local coffee shop with some organic and gluten free options.
Best dinner views by the lake in town. Watch the sunset, play volleyball and grab a bite by the lake.
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Zorbaz
32946 Crystal Springs RdBest dinner views by the lake in town. Watch the sunset, play volleyball and grab a bite by the lake.
Fuji
208 NE 3rd AveGrab your sushi to-go and picnic by the Mississippi River!
Attractions
Judy Garland Museum
2727 S Pokegama AveForest History Center
2609 Co Rd 76Old Central School
10 NW 5th StSupport the arts with quality local and live area performances!
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Reif Performing Arts Center
720 NW Conifer DrSupport the arts with quality local and live area performances!
Center Spa
320 SE 21st StCENTER Studio
320 Southeast 21st StreetOutdoors
Tioga Mountain Bike trailhead #1
Great biking/hiking trail with an entrance at the Itasca County Fairgrounds (less than a mile away!)
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Mesabi Trail
2209 Station 44 RdGreat biking/hiking trail with an entrance at the Itasca County Fairgrounds (less than a mile away!)
Easy walking trail just a few miles outside Grand Rapids. Estimated time: 30 min trail
Schoolcraft State Park
9042 Schoolcraft Ln NEEasy walking trail just a few miles outside Grand Rapids. Estimated time: 30 min trail
Great hike approximately 30 mins north of Grand Rapids to the Joyce Family's Estate on Trout Lake. Pack a picnic and a swimsuit and hike from the shorter northern entrance.
Recommended: Fall
Mountain Biking : Yes
Joyce Estate
Great hike approximately 30 mins north of Grand Rapids to the Joyce Family's Estate on Trout Lake. Pack a picnic and a swimsuit and hike from the shorter northern entrance.
Recommended: Fall
Mountain Biking : Yes
A bit of a drive to get to, but an easy to moderate trail 3.5 mile in-and-out with beautiful trees and scenic vistas along this peninsula hike.
Recommended year round.
Chase Point Campground
A bit of a drive to get to, but an easy to moderate trail 3.5 mile in-and-out with beautiful trees and scenic vistas along this peninsula hike.
Recommended year round.
Shopping
Where all the drinks are "old fashioned" - visit the area's former speakeasy now renovated into one of the best antique shops around.
...As they say, people used to drink here...husbands probably still do.
Annabella's Antique Mall
407 2nd StreetWhere all the drinks are "old fashioned" - visit the area's former speakeasy now renovated into one of the best antique shops around.
...As they say, people used to drink here...husbands probably still do.
Lake and Company
10 NW 3rd StMacRostie Art Center
405 NW 1st AveStained Glass With Class LLC
101 Northwest 4th StreetBenders Gifts
409 NW 1st AveAmacebiso ngesixeko
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Getting Around
Electric Scooters: For a quick way to explore the neighborhood, try a "Bird" electric scooter. Look for the app in the app store to find an available scooter!
Bikes for Rent:
Rent a bike for 24 hr at one of the current rental locations: Grand Rapids Area Library, Grand Rapids City Hall, Itasca County Family YMCA, and Itasca Resource Center. To rent a bike from one of the rental locations: visit the front desk, sign a waiver for the rental and show valid Photo ID (must be 18+ or with parent/guardian), retrieve the key for the numbered bike, ride and return to any location within 24-hours.
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Local Events
Be sure to check out the site below for upcoming activities and events in the area you won't want to miss!
https://visitgrandrapids.com/event-directory/