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Fall Leaves, Scenic Byways, and Historic Sites

Discover the fall colors of mixed hardwoods and pine forests along scenic byways. Learn more about historic sites. Come relax, reconnect with loved ones, and recharge in Minnesota’s nature this fall.
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    Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit Grand Rapids, Minnesota. You will find a wide variety of lodging properties, scenic byways with mixed hardwoods and pine forests, seasonal events and entertainment to attend, historic sites, fun places to eat and drink and shop, and an abundance of outdoor recreation. Fall is the perfect time to vacation in the Grand Rapids area where the crowds are less and the fall leaf colors are popping. Enjoy a wide variety of things to do and the opportunity to relax, too. You can catch live performances at the Reif Center, explore boutique shops, and visit local attractions with ease.

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    Over a million publicly accessible forest acres. Over 2,000 miles of designated trails with the forest. Whatever type of outdoor recreation you enjoy or have wanted to try, you can do it here. Grand Rapids is a premier destination for fall biking, fishing, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, and paddling. FIND OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES.

    The Grand Rapids area offers a wide variety of lodging properties to choose from. In-town hotels, motels, vacation rentals, and a bed-and-breakfast offer convenient access to shops, restaurants, breweries, area attractions, and local trails. For a more secluded stay, resort cabins and vacation rentals on beautiful lakes offer everything from kitchenettes to full kitchens, along with inviting indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. FIND LODGING.

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    Discover the best fall color tour in Minnesota. Visit Grand Rapids has put together a fall leaves drive map that takes you on scenic byways where you will discover beautiful lakes and mixed hardwood and pine forests. The fall leaves color tour includes four tailored drive routes that take you among 200-year-old pine trees, between area lakes, and around tamarack bogs. Fall leaf colors start turning at the beginning of September, with peak season being end of September to beginning of October. The map also includes places to stay, eat and drink, and shops, area attractions, and outdoor trailheads. VIEW FALL LEAVES TOUR MAP.

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    This fall come and enjoy a small, charming town in northern Minnesota that offers cozy lodging, seasonal events and live performances, historic sites, an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, boutique style shops, and new places to eat and drink. Come to Grand Rapids for a fall vacation destination to make new memories. DISCOVER MORE.

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