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Grand Rapids, MN Hotel near Chippewa National Forest

The Country Inn & Suites hotel is conveniently located less than a mile from the Grand Rapids - Itasca County Airport and just minutes from the some of the most captivating Minnesota attractions. When you stay with us, you'll experience true small-town hospitality and the breathtaking natural surroundings of northern Minnesota. Our hotel is near Chippewa National Forest, many popular Minnesota golf courses, museums and places of nature parks. Enjoy a round or two at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, take the kids to the Children's Discovery Museum, explore the famed Judy Garland museum and much more. With direct access to the Taconite Snowmobile Trail and an ideal location in northern Minnesota, our hotel is the perfect place to stay on your next vacation or business trip.

Enjoy the following attractions near our Grand Rapids, MN Airport hotel:

  • Blandin Paper Mill (2.4 miles)
    Founded in 1901, this historic mill is still functional. Take a tour and learn about the paper making process, from cutting down the tree to the finished product.
    (218) 327-6682
  • Children's Discovery Museum (4 miles)
    This interactive museum focuses on the arts, sciences and humanities in a fun and educational way that both adults and children are sure to enjoy.
    (218) 326-1900
  • Chippewa National Forest (16 miles)
    This incredibly beautiful forest features campgrounds and many hiking and snowmobile trails. Enjoy hunting, fishing, berry picking and bird watching year-round.
    (218) 335-8600
  • Eagle Ridge Golf Course (6 miles)
    This 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course is cut out of Minnesota's north woods overlooking scenic Trout Lake.
    (218) 245-2217
  • Forest History Center (4 miles)
    Explore interactive exhibits about the natural and cultural history of the forest and a recreated, turn-of-the-century logging camp.
    (218) 327-4482 
  • Historic Central School (3 miles)
    With impressive Richardsonian-Romanesque architecture, this school now houses a local museum, coffee shop, and specialty stores featuring stained glass, quilts, fancy imported yarns and more.
    (218) 326-6431
  • Judy Garland Museum (.8 miles)
    Judy Garland fans will love walking through her restored childhood home, which boasts many exhibits that showcase personal items of the beloved actress.
    (218) 327-9276
  • Pokegama Golf Course (4 miles)
    Relax on this well-manicured course, set on the shores of the beautiful Lake Pokegama. The 18-hole golf course is suitable for golfers of all ability levels.
    (218) 326-3444 
  • Sugarbrooke Golf Course (10 miles)
    As this impressive golf course winds its way through the Minnesota forest, you'll find yourself both challenged and relaxed.
    (800) 450-4555
  • Wendigo Lodge, Golf & Conference Center (3.2 miles)
    Wendigo is surrounded by northern Minnesota beauty and can challenge even advanced golfers.
    (218) 327-2211

About Grand Rapids

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" may just land you in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the birthplace of famed entertainer Judy Garland. Placing 49th on Prentice Hall's "100 Best Small Towns in America," Grand Rapids offers quaintness with just the right amount of modern flourishes. Like other areas in Minnesota, some of the main attractions include outdoor activities, and Grand Rapids doesn't disappoint with 1000 miles of snowmobile trails and more than 1000 lakes in the surrounding area. To experience some of the area's rich logging history, take a tour of the 100-year-old Blandin Paper Mill. The mill still operates and even helped spawn the Forest History Center, an authentic reconstruction of a 1900 logging camp. Other attractions include Chippewa National Forest and the Judy Garland Museum. The city's best dining can be found at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge or at The Cedars at Sawmill Inn. From Pokegama Lake to the Mississippi River, Grand Rapids delivers a lot of charm and entertainment.

Did you know?

It seems that Grand Rapids was more blessed than other areas when it comes to the great outdoors. Over 1000 lakes dot the area, the city's river list includes the incomparable Mississippi, and to top it off, Chippewa National Forest plays host to the largest breeding population of bald eagles in the continental US.

Nearby Attractions

Grand Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Reif Performing Arts Center Minnesota Discovery Center Grand Slam Golf

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