Food Scene
Very unique, with great healthy food. Our favorite drink is the Vanilla Breve over ice!
17 locals recommend
Brewed Awakenings
24 NE 4th StVery unique, with great healthy food. Our favorite drink is the Vanilla Breve over ice!
Great place to eat on Lake Pokegama, sometimes they have concerts etc. too!
11 locals recommend
Pickled Loon
20184 US-169Great place to eat on Lake Pokegama, sometimes they have concerts etc. too!
Nopo Coffee Co.
320 SE 21st StGreat coffee with a unique selection...they also serve Duluth Coffee Co. Coffee!
It's about a 15 min drive up HWY 38 but they have good food along with an outdoor patio! They serve the best long islands in town!
7 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Grill
34579 MN-38It's about a 15 min drive up HWY 38 but they have good food along with an outdoor patio! They serve the best long islands in town!
A 20 min drive to Deer River, but this has always been our family favorite so I had to mention it! Great pizza (our favs are the peanut butter and bacon one and the crunchy chicken one!), good food, beer, and bowling if you choose!
Blueberry Bowl
44919 Golf Course RdA 20 min drive to Deer River, but this has always been our family favorite so I had to mention it! Great pizza (our favs are the peanut butter and bacon one and the crunchy chicken one!), good food, beer, and bowling if you choose!
Bixby's in the YMCA
400 River RdLooking for healthy food? Try here! They also have good coffee!
Fuji
208 NE 3rd AveGood Sushi!
Local Bar & Grill. Good burgers and wings, also a great Sunday breakfast buffet.
Toivo's Restaurant and Sports Bar
1212 NW 4th StLocal Bar & Grill. Good burgers and wings, also a great Sunday breakfast buffet.
Sit down restaurant with a lot of good options. They also have a steak house downstairs.
14 locals recommend
Forest Lake Restaurant & Lounge
1201 NW 4th StSit down restaurant with a lot of good options. They also have a steak house downstairs.
A bit fancier and more spendy and located in a local hotel, but they have a custom menu always changing with what the chef decides. They also have a great breakfast buffet on Sundays and a bar.
17th Street Grill
144 SE 17th StA bit fancier and more spendy and located in a local hotel, but they have a custom menu always changing with what the chef decides. They also have a great breakfast buffet on Sundays and a bar.
Brand new brewery in town with great food as well and live music!
17 locals recommend
Rapids Brewing Company
214 N Pokegama AveBrand new brewery in town with great food as well and live music!
The Boulder Tap House - Grand Rapids
1001 S Pokegama AveUnwined Up North
31 N Pokegama AveThe Dutch Room & Mad Dog's Pizza (Delivery Available)
702 NW 4th StArts & Culture
Great shows at great prices! We get some big names for the size of our town and also a wide variety!
14 locals recommend
Reif Performing Arts Center
720 NW Conifer DrGreat shows at great prices! We get some big names for the size of our town and also a wide variety!
Enjoy some local art! Lots of things going on so check them out!
11 locals recommend
MacRostie Art Center
405 NW 1st AveEnjoy some local art! Lots of things going on so check them out!
Children's Discovery Museum
2727 US-169Fun for kids!
Itasca County Historical Society
201 N Pokegama AveJudy Garland Museum
2727 S Pokegama AveDrinks & Nightlife
Fun Restaurant/Night Club on Pokegama Lake! Boasts a beach with volleyball and big deck with a great view! Drinks, music, games, food, and Karaoke!
14 locals recommend
Zorbaz
32946 Crystal Springs RdFun Restaurant/Night Club on Pokegama Lake! Boasts a beach with volleyball and big deck with a great view! Drinks, music, games, food, and Karaoke!
Locally owned and great beer! Family friendly with live music on most weekends! Games available and you can also order food in or bring it!
13 locals recommend
Klockow Brewing
36 SE 10th StLocally owned and great beer! Family friendly with live music on most weekends! Games available and you can also order food in or bring it!
Great beer and food! Usually a band playing live music at night too!
17 locals recommend
Rapids Brewing Company
214 N Pokegama AveGreat beer and food! Usually a band playing live music at night too!
Shopping
Our favorite place to stop for all things local and MN made! Located right downtown!
6 locals recommend
Lake and Company
10 NW 3rd StOur favorite place to stop for all things local and MN made! Located right downtown!
Old Central School
10 NW 5th StLots of local shops and stores inside plus you can see how schools used to be!
Benders Gifts
409 NW 1st AvePluemer's Fine Furniture
316 N Pokegama AveAntiques, collectibles, and much more!
Annabella's Antique Mall
407 2nd StreetThe Antique Company
2505 Midway LnLake Lover Vintage
235 N Pokegama AveMississippi Diamond Jewelers
6 NW 3rd StGreat local jewelry.
Thousand Lakes Sporting Goods
331 NW 4th StEverything you need for your outdoor adventure!
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to go for local logging history, hiking trails, and much more!
23 locals recommend
Forest History Center
2609 Co Rd 76Great place to go for local logging history, hiking trails, and much more!
Great Spa right in town! Newly built and well done! Go get pampered, they have lots to offer!
Center Spa
320 SE 21st StGreat Spa right in town! Newly built and well done! Go get pampered, they have lots to offer!
Itasca County Family YMCA
400 River RdGyms, courts, exercise equipment, weights, pools etc.
Paddle Hoppers
17 Co Rd 63Rent paddle boards and kayaks etc here!
Nice bike, rollerblading, or walking trail with some cool scenery.
8 locals recommend
Mesabi Bike Trailhead
Mesabi TrailNice bike, rollerblading, or walking trail with some cool scenery.
Itasca Trail Sports
1285 South Pokegama AvenueBike rentals etc.
God's Country Outfitters
29755 MN-38Gas, gear, and bait!
Grand Rapids Marine
Boat rentals...
Very cool swimming place as well as home of the brand new Tioga Recreation area with AWESOME mountain biking trails!!
More info: https://tiogarecreation.com/?fbclid=IwAR2PnwAHKHq5VpkH2bddPS4FJZ3vU4Ddo7FXsvaD18YXvDv0usAzuU1MMR4
9 locals recommend
Tioga Pit
Very cool swimming place as well as home of the brand new Tioga Recreation area with AWESOME mountain biking trails!!
More info: https://tiogarecreation.com/?fbclid=IwAR2PnwAHKHq5VpkH2bddPS4FJZ3vU4Ddo7FXsvaD18YXvDv0usAzuU1MMR4
Best bike shop in town! Ran by a pro! They also have rentals as well! Check them out!
Ardent Bicycles
301 NW 4th StBest bike shop in town! Ran by a pro! They also have rentals as well! Check them out!
Tioga Beach
24308 Tioga Beach RdParks & Nature
Suomi Hills Hiking Trail
Suomi Hills Hiking Trail40 acres of trees that were missed by loggers.
17 locals recommend
Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
40 acres of trees that were missed by loggers.
Very unique place to go swim or get some rays! It's an old mine pit that filled with crystal clear blue water. Don't forget your scuba or snorkeling gear!
9 locals recommend
Tioga Pit
Very unique place to go swim or get some rays! It's an old mine pit that filled with crystal clear blue water. Don't forget your scuba or snorkeling gear!
Taconite Trail
Taconite TrailKnown as the Tioga Rec Area...best mountain biking in MN!
11 locals recommend
Tioga Mountain Bike trailhead #1
Known as the Tioga Rec Area...best mountain biking in MN!
Sightseeing
Joyce Estate