Experience Shoulder Season Travel To Northern Minnesota

October starts the shoulder season in northern Minnesota. This is the perfect time to travel because the crowds are less, the forest is always open and allows you to regain balance. This makes Grand Rapids, Minnesota the perfect shoulder season destination to reconnect together in cozy lodging options, and take in a Broadway style performance. In Grand Rapids, Minnesota businesses, restaurants, breweries, and area attractions stay open year round. That means that you get to take advantage of reduced lodging rates and enjoy fun things to do with less people, and enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreation in Minnesota's nature.

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Why Discover Why You Should Consider A Trip During Shoulder Season

Rates are cheaper at lodging properties, the boutique shops, breweries, restaurants and bars, and area attractions are open year round. Take in a Broadway style performance, live music and seasonal events, discover beautiful art and historic sites, and lots of cozy lodging. Come reconnect together in Minnesota's nature during the shoulder season!

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MEA Family Getaway Ideas

Minnesota families get a long weekend every year in October to getaway together in the fall. Make the most of this year's long MEA Weekend and head north to Grand Rapids.

This blog article highlights family things to do, fun places to eat & drink, and an family friendly outdoor recreation to consider.

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Highlighted Upcoming Events in October

Thriving Together

Celebrate Indigenous People's Day in Grand Rapids

Monday, October 9, 2023

12noon-9pm

MacRostie Arts Center & Old Central School

Takin' It To The Streets

Eagles Tribute Band

October 14, 2023

7pm

The Reif Center

Twin Ports Comedy Presents: Stand Up Comedy

Be entertained by comedians: Ellie Hino, Sam Bondhus, and Pete Hannegraf

Saturday, October 21, 2023

7pm

Rapids Brewing Co

Full Moon Hike

Cohasset Park and Recreation

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FREE & Open To Everyone

MacRostie Art Classes

Come to Grand Rapids this shoulder season to learn a new skill. MacRostie Art Center offers several adult and youth classes.

Adult Classes:

Wine, Paint Canvas

Bowls, Beers & Bites

Wine, Words & Art

Youth Classes:

Pottery

Painting

Kids Ornament

Weekly Live Music & More!

Each week breweries, restaurants and bars host live music, special programs and events and many of them are free.

Check out the Events Calendar link below to learn more.

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Girlfriends Getaway

Mark Your Calendars! Get your girlfriends together and come to Grand Rapids the first weekend in November. Enjoy boutique style shopping, fun places to eat & drink, live entertained, and cozy lodging.

November 3-5, 2023 Happenings

*First Friday Art Walk Downtown Grand Rapids

*Wine, Paint, Canvas Class

*Wine, Words & Art Class

*10 Craft Shows & Holiday Open Houses

*Fun Places to Eat & Drink

*Boutique Shops

*Live Music at Breweries, Wine Bars &

Restaurants all weekend

*Bar Bingo & Meat Raffles

*Neil Diamond Tribute Band at Reif Center

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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.

Vacation Home Rentals

Bed and Breakfasts

Hotels

Motels

Minnesota Resort Cabins

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Download Guide

A great way to get inspiration about a Shoulder Season Trip to Grand Rapids, Minnesota is to view the Interactive Digital Grand Rapids Visitor Guide.

This guide highlights year-round things to do, outdoor recreation, and cozy lodging.

The Visit Grand Rapids Website is also a great one-stop mobile friendly resource for planning a trip to northern Minnesota.

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The destination marketing organization that markets and promotes the Greater Grand Rapids, Minnesota area.

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