The Top 12 Attractions in Itasca County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Itasca County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Itasca County is a region where 12
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Western Terminus of the Mesabi Trail
Highlight • Cycleway
The western terminus of the Mesabi Trail in Grand Rapids marks the beginning of a popular paved multi-use path. From here, the trail stretches northeast for over 160 miles, eventually reaching the town of Ely near the Boundary Waters.
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Trailhead of Scenic State Park Hiking Club Trail
Highlight • Trail
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has developed a Hiking Club program that features a trail in each of its 68 state parks and recreational areas (dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/clubs.html). Sometimes the trailhead …
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Prairie River
Highlight • River
The Mesabi Trail hugs a segment of the Prairie River, boasting views of red iron-rich hills around it. The river looks great today, considering that in 1991, Enbridge Line 3 …
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Judy Garland Museum
Highlight • Historical Site
The Judy Garland Museum is at the end of this day's itinerary. The childhood home of the American actress known, among other things, for her role in 1939's The Wizard …
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Joyce Estate
Highlight • Historical Site
The Joyce Estate was built between 1917 and 1935 by lumber baron David Joyce. The estate included a golf course, airplane hangar, and over 40 buildings. The family called it …
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Lost 40 Interpretive Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Lost 40 Interpretive Trail winds its way through a patch of 300-400 year old pine trees. In the 1800s Minnesota was one of America's greatest logging industries and nearly …
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Cutfoot Sioux Experimental Forest
Highlight • Forest
The Cutfoot Sioux Experimental Forest is a beautiful, meticulously managed forest mostly comprising of red pines. This area was established in 1932 to conduct research on pine forest management following …
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Suomi Hills
Highlight • Forest
Like much of Minnesota, the Suomi Hills were the site of extensive logging. This region was logged for pine between 1905 and 1910, and today the forest has transitioned to …
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Grand Rapids
Highlight • Settlement
The city of Grand Rapids is the seat of Itasca County, Minnesota. It is so called due to the rapids on the Mississippi River preventing in the 19th century the …
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Nashwauk
Highlight • Settlement
Nashwauk is a historic mining town built in 1902. This town revolved around the Hawkins Mine, which operated until 1962. Today, Nashwauk retains its small-town charm and sits between two inactive open-pit mines.
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