Sign-up for a chance to win $1,600 Fall Family Trip Prize Package!


Visit Grand Rapids has partnered with the Deer River Chamber, Edge of the Wilderness Lodging Association, and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber to present the Create Memories Sweepstakes where you can enter for a chance to win a $1,600 Fall Family Trip Prize. This prize package includes two-nights stay at Birch Bay Resort on beautiful Wabana Lake, Dining gift cards at Unwined Up North, Timberwolf Inn, Smoke on the Water, MJ’s Lodge and Resort, Wizards Bar & Grill, Hollywood Bait and Gas, Golf at Eagle Ridge Golf Course Blueberry Hills Golf, VIP tour at Judy Garland Museum and Tickets to the Escape Room at the Itasca Co Historical Society, and a $200 valued welcome basket.

Enter Now Through September 2, 2024!

Last Call For A Summer Vacation!

Everyone deserves a Summer Vacation! There is still time to book a summer vacation for you and your loved one's. Grand Rapids, MN is a "going to the lake" summer destination that offers 1,140 lakes and 2,000 miles of trails to seek adventure. Come together with loved one's, recharge and relax in Grand Rapids. Check out our Last Minute Summer Vacation Openings and BOOK.

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Vacation Fun in Grand Rapids, Minnesota

End of Summer Road

Trip Ideas


Summer isn't over yet, it's only the third week of August! There is still time to take a last minute summer road trip with loved one’s.

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Wacky Roadside Attractions


Part of the fun of road trips are the wacky roadside attractions. Along the scenic byways and county roads you will find found community attractions that are a great place to stop and take a picture. 

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Labor Day Vacation in Grand Rapids


Head north for the perfect road trip destination to celebrate the end of the summer. Find rest and relaxation at the lake, seek adventure on our trails, and reconnect in Minnesota’s nature.

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Upcoming Events

Bovey Farmers' Day

August 31-Sept 2, 2024


Since inception on September 2, 1912, Bovey Farmers' Day has become one of the longest running festival in Minnesota. Always on Labor Day Weekend.

Grand Rapids Riverfest

September 7, 2024


Live music festival along the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Grand Rapids. This year's lineup is Spoon, Shakey Graves, S. G Goodman, Sarah Jarosz, Corey Medina & Bros.

Jarrod Niemann

September 13, 2024


Always willing to stretch country’s modern and elastic boundaries, Jerrod Niemann hit the ground running as an artist with a sound that stood out and a compelling visual presence. See him live at The Reif Center.

North Star Logging Expo

September 13-14. 2024


This year's North Star Logging Expo is Friday and Saturday September 13th and 14th, 2024 at the beautiful Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids.


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Hwy 38

September 21 & 22, 2024


Take the scenic drive up the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway where you will discover 47 miles of Garage Sales is an annual event of rummage sales, group sales, food, and more. The event is the 3rd Saturday and Sunday in September.

Klockotoberfest 2024

September 28, 2024


There will be games, there will be food, there will be music, and of course craft brew!

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Shop, Eat & Drink Local


The greater Grand Rapids, Minnesota area has locally owned boutique style shops, and fun locally owned places to eat & drink. Check out the below links to experience LOCAL!

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Wide Variety of Cozy Lodging Options

You will find a wide variety of overnight lodging to meet everyone's needs in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. From conveniently located Hotels/Motels, Minnesota Resort Cabins, Vacation Lake Rentals, and a quaint Bed & Breakfast. Come stay in Minnesota's nature.

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Start Planning Your Fall Getaway

In the fall the crowds are smaller, the pace slower, and the warmth of a glowing fire lures you into Minnesota’s nature. Grand Rapids, Minnesota is the perfect fall getaway where you can take scenic byways to view stunning colors. Because the fall color season is short, book your lodging early!

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This publication was created by Visit Grand Rapids, the destination marketing organization that markets and promotes the greater Grand Rapids, Minnesota area. Find Things To Do, Outdoor Recreation Opportunities, Cozy Lodging Options, Fun Places To Eat & Drink, Places To Shop, Artistic and Historic Sites and Live Performances and Events!


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