Molly’s guidebook
History
Judy Garland Museum
2727 S Pokegama AveJudy Garland’s birthplace.
Visitor center; climb the fire tower; tour the logging camp; and get back into nature.
23 locals recommend
Forest History Center
2609 Co Rd 76Visitor center; climb the fire tower; tour the logging camp; and get back into nature.
Fun for the Kids
Fun, educational, and hands-on learning experiences that spark the joy of discovery through the exploration of science, arts, and humanities.
7 locals recommend
Children's Discovery Museum
2727 US-169Fun, educational, and hands-on learning experiences that spark the joy of discovery through the exploration of science, arts, and humanities.
Sandy beach, swimming, boating, dock, fishing, pavilion, pack a lunch, playground, bathrooms, etc.
Tioga Beach
24308 Tioga Beach RdSandy beach, swimming, boating, dock, fishing, pavilion, pack a lunch, playground, bathrooms, etc.
Man made mine pit with turquoise colored water. Pack a lunch and/or something to drink. Lay on the beach, swim, or relax on your floatie!
9 locals recommend
Tioga Pit
Man made mine pit with turquoise colored water. Pack a lunch and/or something to drink. Lay on the beach, swim, or relax on your floatie!
Sightseeing
Great trails for all levels and beautiful scenery!
11 locals recommend
Tioga Mountain Bike trailhead #1
Great trails for all levels and beautiful scenery!
A 10 foot wide asphalt paved scenic trail stretching over 135 miles with numerous entry points. Travel through forests, past streams and creeks, in between rolling hills, and enjoy the wildlife.
8 locals recommend
Mesabi Bike Trailhead
Mesabi TrailA 10 foot wide asphalt paved scenic trail stretching over 135 miles with numerous entry points. Travel through forests, past streams and creeks, in between rolling hills, and enjoy the wildlife.
Restaurants
17th Street Grill
144 SE 17th St
Applebee's Grill + Bar
2840 US-169
Forest Lake Restaurant & Lounge
1201 NW 4th St
The Boulder Tap House - Grand Rapids
1001 S Pokegama Ave
Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Grand Rapids
802 S Pokegama Ave
The Dutch Room & Mad Dog's Pizza (Delivery Available)
702 NW 4th St
Pickled Loon
20184 US-169
Zorbaz
32946 Crystal Springs Rd
New China
214 Northwest 1st AvenueI prefer New China over Grand Buffet.
If you want Chinese food, but your child doesn’t, come here as they offer some other options. I prefer New China over Grand Buffet though.
Grand Buffet
201 Northwest 4th StreetIf you want Chinese food, but your child doesn’t, come here as they offer some other options. I prefer New China over Grand Buffet though.
I’ve never been here, but I hear they have great Japanese food! I just haven’t expanded my horizons by trying new foods yet.
7 locals recommend
Fuji
208 NE 3rd AveI’ve never been here, but I hear they have great Japanese food! I just haven’t expanded my horizons by trying new foods yet.
Brewery
They do not serve food, but you can bring food in or have food delivered.
13 locals recommend
Klockow Brewing
36 SE 10th StThey do not serve food, but you can bring food in or have food delivered.
Rapids Brewing Company
214 N Pokegama Ave
Unwined Up North
31 N Pokegama AveBeer, Wine, and Food!