Grand Rapids (Minnesota) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Grand Rapids (Minnesota)

Generations of American kids probably think Judy Garland grew up in Kansas with Auntie Em and Uncle Henry. Nope! She grew up in Grand Rapids as one of the Gumm kids. Ahhh! So that's why there's a yellow brick road outside the Central School.

Top Attractions in Grand Rapids (Minnesota)

Explore the best things to see and do in Grand Rapids (Minnesota):

• ★Forest History Center
• ★Itasca County Historical Society
• ★Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program
• ★Judy Garland Museum
• ★UPM Blandin Paper Mill Tour

Where to Eat in Grand Rapids (Minnesota)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Forest Lake Restaurant
• 🍴Pasties Plus

Where to Stay in Grand Rapids (Minnesota)

• 🏨AmericInn by Wyndham Grand Rapids
• 🏨Best Western Plus Grand Rapids Mn
• 🏨Timberlake Lodge Hotel

Grand Rapids (Minnesota) Travel Guide Sections

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