Grand Rapids, MN is the perfect fall road trip destination. Discover stunning fall colors on scenic byway tours along the Mississippi or around one of our 1,400 lakes. Grand Rapids is the outdoor mecca of the north where you can enjoy hiking, biking, and ATVing in the 1 million publicly accessible mixed hardwood and pine forest land in the Chippewa National Forest, George Washington State Forest and UPM Blandin Forest. Enjoy artfully curated chef inspired cuisine, locally crafted beverages and be entertained by the sounds of Minnesota musicians. Take in live Broadway style theater and concert performances where every seat feels like an up close and personal experience. Enjoy small, locally owned boutique style shops where you will find one of a kind items like Minnesota art, vintage finds, brand name quality, northwoods inspired decor, and more. And then each night gather together at your cozy lodging property with a view of Minnesota’s nature.
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Family friendly hiking opportunities with over 1 million public accessible acres in the Chippewa National Forest, George Washington State Forest, and UPM Blandin Forest
2. Boutique Style Shops
Shop small and locally owned boutique style shops that have unique and one of a kind home decor, jewelry, clothing, shoes, vintage, repurposed, locally made art, and custom creations
3. Mississippi River
Stunning Fall Color tour along three scenic byways: Great River Road, Avenue of the Pines Scenic Byway and the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway
4. Tioga Recreation Area
Over 25 miles of trails to mountain bike on purposeful built single-track trails that range from beginner to double black diamond and skills courses at Tioga Recreation Area and Legion Trail
5. Mississippi Walking Bridge
Take a stroll on the Mississippi walking bridge where you will enjoy public art, stunning fall colors, and enjoy the sites and sounds of downtown Grand Rapids
6. Cozy Lodging Options
In Grand Rapids you will find many cozy lodging options from conveniently located hotels and motels, a quaint B&B, vacation lake rentals, and Minnesota Resorts where you can gather together
7. Live Music Concerts at The Reif Center
With two theater spaces, and over 20 live performances scheduled this fall, every seat is the perfect one to get an up close and personal live concert or theater experience at The Reif Center
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