September is Drive the Great River Road Month, and we are celebrating with a Fall Sweepstakes! This fall is the perfect time of year to take a scenic drive along the Mississippi River. The fall colors start early in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, which makes September the perfect month to head north. The Drive the Great River Road Fall Sweepstakes is sponsored by Birch Bay Resort, Forest Lake Restaurant, Rapids Brewing Co, Judy Garland Museum, Itasca County Historical Society, Klockow Brewing Co, and Visit Grand Rapids. | |
Drive the Great River Road to Grand Rapids, MN This Fall
Drive the Great River Road to Grand Rapids, Minnesota this fall to discover amazing art, vibrant fall colors, fun places to eat & drink, historic sites, live music and performances and cozy lodging. The surrounding Chippewa National Forest mixed hardwood and pine forests present the perfect scenic drives. The Fall Color Tour Map provides an opportunity to take one of four scenic byways where you will experience vibrant fall colors, places to eat & drink, places to shop, outdoor recreation, and cozy lodging. Head north this fall to discover small charming towns in the greater Grand Rapids, Minnesota area.
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Fall Family Fun!
Grand Rapids, Minnesota the perfect place for family fun in the fall. From a wide variety of cozy lodging options, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, fall events, live family friendly performances, historic sites, and fun places to eat & drink.
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Dog Friendly Fall Hiking
This fall you don't have to leave your dog at home. Around the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area there are many Hiking Trails that allow dogs as long as they are on a leash. In Grand Rapids, Minnesota you will find many dog friendly places to stay as well.
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Fall Fishing
Tom Neustrom shares his Fall Fishing MN tips for walleyes and panfish, like crappies. Head north for a memorable fall fishing getaway to Grand Rapids, MN. Fall is a great time of year to catch fish in northern MN.
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Grouse Hunting
Mark Orstad shares his Minnesota Grouse Hunting experiences in the Grand Rapids, MN area. According to the MN DNR, drumming counts are up. This is the year to come to northern Minnesota to Grouse Hunt.
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Vibrant Fall ATV Trails
The Grand Rapids, Minnesota area has over 300 miles of designated ATV Trails. The mixed hardwoods of the Blandin Forests, Chippewa National Forest, and George Washington State Forest make these trails some of the best in the state of Minnesota.
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Bargains Are Great
September 16 & 17
47 miles of garage sales along the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway from Grand Rapids to Effie, Minnesota.
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Blackberry Fall Fun Day
September 30
The Blackberry Farm hosting activities drags (old school), snowmobile swap, field demostrations, fall planting, and Kiddie Pedal Pull. Good food available.
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Rapids Brewing Oktoberfest
September 23
Get your steins and lederhosen ready because we are ready for you to join the Oktoberfest Celebration at Rapids Brewing Co.
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Riders in the Sky
September 30
The best in Western music since 1977. Award-winning harmonies, wacky Western wit and high-yodeling adventures.
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Klocktoberfest
September 30
Klocktoberfest Year 6! German-style beers, Food Trucks. Live Music. Games.
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The Reif Film Festival
October 7 & 8
The festival will feature original works in the form of both short films and feature length films of all genres.
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Art Studio Tour
October 7
Enjoy the vibrant fall colors and quality local art during this free self-
guided tours.
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Thrillseeker Enduro
October 8
Thrillseeker Enduro Mountain Bike Race will take place at Tioga Recreation hosted by Ardent Bicycles. Swag included for all that register.
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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 this fall. | |
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Vacation Rentals &
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There is Still Time To Book Your Fall Getaway
Grand Rapids, Minnesota is the perfect Fall Getaway drive destination. There is still time to get in a Fall Trip to northern Minnesota to view the vibrant fall colors along scenic byways. Enjoy amazing art attractions and events, live music and performances, historic sites, an abundance of outdoor recreation, cozy lodging and fun places to eat & drink!
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The destination marketing organization that markets and promotes the Greater Grand Rapids, Minnesota area.
www.visitgrandrapids.com
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