Four Reasons to Spend Your MN Summer Vacation in Grand Rapids, MN 

We have been operating Wildwood Resort near Grand Rapids, MN since 1999. In our nearly 30 years here we have developed a strong opinion on why vacationers should spend their Minnesota summer vacation in the Grand Rapids, MN area. Are we biased? YES! But that doesn’t make us wrong. 

Woods and Water – Nature at Your Doorstep! 

Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes, but did you know that Itasca County has more than 1,000 of those lakes within its borders? Look at an arial map of the Grand Rapids, MN lakes area and it seems like you see nothing but water and trees! Our county also has nearly 296,000 forested acres managed by the county and five major, named forests that are within or border the county including:

• Chippewa National Forest
• Big Fork State Forest
• Blackduck State Forest
• Bowstring State Forest
• George Washington State Forest
• Marcell Experimental Forest

Natural and Historical Points of Interest 

Many of the visitors who stay with us spend their summer vacation days playing on Bass Lake. But there are many more who make the time to take in the natural beauty and historically significant points of interest nearby.

Grand Rapids, MN is home to: 

• Itasca County Historical Society Museum
• Judy Garland/Children’s Discovery Museum
• Forest History Center. 

Itasca County is home to:

• Chippewa Natinal Forest’s “Lost 40”
• Hill Annex Mine
• Cut Foot Sioux Ranger Station
• Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center. 

Venture just a little farther from Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and you will find the Mississippi Headwaters, Soudan Mine, the International Wolf Center or the Vince Schute Wildlife Center. 

Dining, Shopping and Entertainment in Grand Rapids, MN 

The thing I love most about owning a resort in this area is that within minutes, guests can find dining, shopping and entertainment in town OR they can find themselves amidst the woods and water of Itasca County.

Wildwood Resort is located just 10 minutes out of Grand Rapids, Minnesota where visitors can shop at national retailers or in locally owned shops. 

Visitors can dine out at some of the same restaurants they find in their hometowns, or they can experience unique dining experiences in locally owned and operated diners and breweries. 

The Reif Center offers visitors world class performances and concerts while local venues showcase live music with regional talent. VisitGrandRapids is an excellent resource for more information about all there is to see and do in Grand Rapids, MN.

Stay and Play – Relax and Reconnect 

Wildwood Resort near Grand Rapids, MN is a year round destination for those seeking a Minnesota family vacation in the heart of the northwoods. With our focus on comfort, amenities and customer service, our guests can focus on rest, relaxation and relationships! Book your Minnesota summer vacation in Grand Rapids by calling 218-328-5858 or checking our online availability.