Hotel Near MN Golf Courses and Chippewa National Forest
The Country Inn & Suites, Grand Rapids, MN hotel is conveniently located less than a mile from the Grand Rapids - Itasca County Airport and minutes from 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 Grand Rapids hotel is near MN golf courses, museums and places of natural beauty such as the Chippewa National Forest of Minnesota. Golf at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, take the kids to the Children's Discovery Museum, explore the Judy Garland museum and much more. With direct access to the Taconite Snowmobile Trail and a central location, the Country Inn, Grand Rapids hotel is the perfect place to stay on your Minnesota vacation.
Enjoy the following attractions near our hotel in Grand Rapids:
Blandin Paper Mill Founded in 1901, the mill is still functional. On a tour, see the paper making process from cutting down the tree to the finished paper product. 115 SW First St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 327-6682 2.4 miles
Children's Discovery Museum This hands-on, interactive museum focuses on the arts, sciences and humanities in a fun and educational way. 2727 US Hwy 169 South, PO Box 724, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 326-1900 4.0 miles
Chippewa National Forest This incredibly beautiful forest features campgrounds, hiking trails, snowmobile trails and camping sites. Enjoy hunting, fishing, berry-picking, bird watching and special programs year-round. 200 Ash Avenue NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 (218) 335-8600 16.0 miles
Eagle Ridge Golf Course This 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course is cut out of Minnesota's north woods overlooking scenic Trout Lake. 1 Green Way, Coleraine, MN 55722 (218) 245-2217 6.0 miles
Forest History Center Explore interactive exhibits about the natural and cultural history of the forest, trails and a recreated turn-of-the-century logging camp. 2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 327-4482 4.0 miles
Historic Central School With impressive Richardsonian-Romanesque architecture, the school now houses a local museum, coffee shop, and specialty shops featuring stained glass, quilts and quilting supplies, fancy imported yarns and more. N. Pokegama and 4th St, Grand Rapids, Minnesota (218) 326-6431 3.0 miles
Judy Garland Museum Judy Garland fans will love walking through her restored childhood home with an exhibit showcasing personal items of the beloved actress. 2727 US Hwy 169 South, PO Box 724, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 327-9276 0.8 miles
Pokegama Golf Course 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. 3910 Golf Course Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 326-3444 4.0 miles
Sugarbrooke Golf Course As this impressive golf course winds its way through the Minnesota forest, you'll find yourself both challenged and relaxed. Ruttgers' Sugar Lake Lodge, PO Box 847, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (800) 450-4555 9.8 miles
Wendigo Lodge, Golf & Conference Center Wendigo is surrounded by northern Minnesota beauty and can challenge even advanced players. 20108 Golf Crest Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 327-2211 3.2 miles
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.