ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

International Snowmobile Hall of Fame
1401 McKinney Lake Road • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-245-1725
This hall of fame recognizes those individuals who have dedicated their lives to expanding the horizons and popularity of snowmobile sports and activities. map

Judy Garland Museum (circa 1892)
2727 Pokegama Avenue • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-9276
The historic childhood home of "Wizard of Oz" star Judy Garland has been lovingly restored to its 1925 appearance and now welcomes visitors who wish to learn more about the Hollywood legend who was born in Grand Rapids with the name Frances Ethel Gumm. map

Forest History Center
2609 County Road 76 • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-4482
This turn-of-the-century logging camp offers such attractions as a blacksmith, a saw filer, a clerk, a cook and lumberjacks; one can also climb to the top of the one hundred foot tall fire tower to enjoy the views of the forest in the Grand Rapids area. more... map

Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE • Grand Rapids, MN 49503
616-988-5400
This public library features an extensive collection of books, magazines, reference materials, periodicals and much more. more... map
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street Northeast • Grand Rapids, MN 49503
616-988-5400
The GRPL featuring 8 locations in the Grand Rapids metro area. All library events at the are complimentary and open to the public. The Grand Rapids Public Library connects people to the transforming power of knowledge. more... map

Itasca Heritage Center
10 Fifth Street • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-6431
This museum explores the people, places and resources that make up Itasca County history; the museum exhibits interpret life at the turn-of-the-century, and include exhibits on logging, mining, immigrants, and the Native Americans of this region, as well as featuring a Judy Garland exhibit. map
Judy Garland Children's Museum
19 Fourth Street • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-1900
This museum features original movie artifacts from "The Wizard of Oz", including the Emerald City carriage, which was once owned by Abraham Lincoln. map

Blandin Paper
115 First Street • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-6302
Tour guides escort small groups through this paper mill on a continuous basis, and the tour also features a video that explores the papermaking process. map