Don’t hibernate this winter…recreate! There’s so much to see and do on the Iron Range it’ll keep you busy all season long. Minnesota’s #1 ski resort (according to SKI Magazine) Giants Ridge, offers something for everyone! Whether you prefer Cross-Country or Alpine Skiing, or Snowboarding, Giants Ridge is the place to be with 35 downhill runs, more than 60 km of cross country ski trails and one of Minnesota’s hottest terrain parks.
Access to more than 2,000 miles of snowmobile trails! On the Iron Range you’ll find trails that will take you almost anywhere. With more than 2,000 miles of the most scenic and best groomed trails in the state, the Iron Range is a snowmobilers paradise. Riders will go for hours in any direction with plenty of places to pull off the trails for a bite to eat and gas up.
At any time during the season, visitors will enjoy the sights and sounds of many ethnic and seasonal festivals and events. Chase away that cabin fever at Chisholm’s Polar Bear Days festival or compete for the winning fish in the many ice fishing contests throughout the area. There are plenty of winter festivals to keep you busy this winter season.
Whether it’s the roar of the snowmobile, shushin’ of skis or frolicking at festivals, the Iron Range has it all! All of this and more make the Iron Range a great way to getaway!
As the mining industry exploded at the turn of the century, people seeking economic prosperity and freedom immigrated to communities across the Iron Range - like Chisholm.
Ironworld, a museum located at the west end of Chisholm, preserves this period of history by telling the stories of immigrants that settled the Iron Range.
Here, you will be greeted by the “Iron Man” statue, an 85-foot memorial that serves as a reminder of the iron ore that has shaped the country.
As you travel further into Chisholm, the Minnesota Museum of Mining showcases mining equipment used during the foundation of the Mesabi Iron Range, providing a glimpse into the area’s rich mining history.
At the east edge of the city lays the Bridge of Peace, which proudly flies the flags of the United States and countries world-round.
Favorite events like Fire Days, Polar Bear Days, Field of Screams and the Saint Louis County Fair highlight Chisholm’s festival calendar.
Visit tour.ironrange.org for more information on lodging, dining, events and more in Chisholm.
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From Bob Dylan’s hometown of Hibbing on the west end of the Iron Range to the eastern Iron Range communities like Biwabik (home of Giants Ridge) and Hoyt Lakes, the Iron Range offers spectacular attractions, unique events and so much more! There’s truly something here for everyone.
Check out each of the Iron Range Community podcasts right here at tour.ironrange.org. For more information on each of the Iron Range communities including: Hibbing, Chisholm, Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert, Biwabik, The Town of White, Aurora and Hoyt Lakes, visit tour.ironrange.org.