- TripBuzz found 13 things to do with kids in or near Grand Rapids, Minnesota, including 4 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Breezy Point, Bigfork and Lake Itasca.
- From Children's Discovery Museum to Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW), the Grand Rapids area offers 15 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Movie Theaters, Children's Museums and Historic Buildings.
- Named for the white rapids of the Mississippi River, Grand Rapids is a popular tourist destination in the north. Originally a logging town, visitors can now experience what life was like in an early 20th century logging camp by visiting the cities Forest History Center. Other areas of interest are the cities annual events including the Judy Garland Festival.
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The Children's Discovery Museum is a museum aimed at teaching children through 'fun, education, and hands-on learning experiences'. The museum maintains a variety of exhibits including a river water table, dinosaur exhibit, and an art room.
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402 SE 11th St., Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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Founded in 1991, Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) is a service that teaches women various outdoor skills and activities. A few of these activities include fishing, hunting, and winter survival skills classes, among many other options.
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A roller and inline skating rink, Pla-Mor Roller Rink offers open skating as well as party rentals. The rink also hosts roller derby competitions and leagues, and hosts special events.
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2727 S. Pokegama Ave., PO Box 724, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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The Judy Garland Birthplace is home to Judy Garland in the first four years of her life. It displays memorabilia, educational exhibits, and publications which aim to honor her legacy and to showcase her most famous role as Dorothy in 'the Wizard of Oz.'
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2 North Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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The Itasca County Historical Society is a non-profit organization focused on promoting and preserving the history of the local area. The society operates a historical museum that is home to over 50,000 artifacts and photographs from past times.
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Manns Cinema 8 is a multi-screen theatre that shows first run movies. They offer digital cinema including digital 3D, concessions and the option to purchase tickets online. The theatre is also available for rental.
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With a facility dedicated to the sport of curling, Itasca Curling Club offers open houses and curling classes where visitors can learn the basics of the sport. The club has a pro shop that sells clothing and curling pins.
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Forest History Center recreates a 1900's logging camp. There are walking trails along the wooded path to a replica of a logging camp. Actors dressed in period costumes play the roles of blacksmiths, cooks, and lumberjacks. The center showcases the history of forestry in Minnesota.
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Built in 1895 and serving as an elementary school until 1972, the Old Central School is now included in the National Register of Historic Places. It is now the location of several retail shops and galleries.
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Part of the Itasca State Park, the Mississippi Headwaters is home to Mississippi's first city. It is a forest area with plenty of lakes, and – among others – it has the first walking bridge built above the river.