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 Mississippi
Melodie Showboat
P.O. Box 321
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Toll Free: (866)336-3426
Relive the
excitement of days past when the showboat
came rounding the bend of the Mississippi
River to bring entertainment to the towns on
its shores. Our colorfully costumed
performers entertain you with song, dance and
comedy. Seeing the show from the banks of
the river in our comfortable stadium seating
on a warm July evening makes Mississippi
Melodie a truly unique experience. Your
group will be welcomed by costumed
performers.
Performances are July 10,
11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 of 2008. All
performances are held at 8 p.m. There is one
matinee at 2 p.m. at the air conditioned Reif Center, which is also where the
performance is held in case of rain. Wheel
chair seating is available and the
amphitheatre is reached by paved walkways.
Beverages and snacks are available from the
on-site concession booth. Special
rates apply for groups of 20 or more. Photos
and more information are available at the website. For ticket information, call
218-259-0814, or Toll Free: 866-336-3426.
Cost: $9 for seniors; $8 for groups
of 20 or more; driver and escort comped. |
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 Mount Itasca Ski
Area
200 Mount Itasca Drive
Coleraine, MN 55722
Phone: (218) 245-3487 or (218)256-1053
2006 Marked the
100th anniversary of Mount Itasca.
State of the art snowmaking and grooming
capabilities, and recently updated rental
and proshop featuring new ski and snowboard
rental. The facility offers a unique
combination of ski jumping, alpine skiing,
biathlon, cross country and snowboarding in
one location. Located five miles east of
Grand Rapids in neighboring Coleraine. |
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 Myles Reif Performing Arts Center
720 Conifer Drive
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218) 327-5780
Fax: (218) 327-5798
Would
you like a partner in offering your patrons
a stunning and new travel opportunity? Let
the Reif Center help you look great! The Reif Center
(pronounced "rife") is one of the premiere
performing arts centers in the
Upper Midwest. The schedule is filled with
major performing artists in a variety of
fields. We're talking Grammys, Emmys,
Oscars, Tonys, and more! From the Moscow
Ballet to the musical Gypsy, from
the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra to the
Pink Floyd Experience, the Reif offers
something for everyone.
The Reif offers
a 10% ticket discount for groups of 10 or
more, and a 20% discount for groups of 25 or
more. For smaller groups or
individuals, they have partnered with
lodging properties in Grand Rapids to offer
discounted theater packages.
The Reif staff can provide recommendations
for meals, lodging, or other activities not
to miss while you are visiting.
Tickets for all performances
may be purchased at the Reif Center box
office, Reed Drug in Grand Rapids, online at
www.reifcenter.org, or by calling (218) 327-5780.
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Nordic
Ridge Gardens
19147 County Rd. 434 · Bovey, MN 55706
(218)247-7726
or toll free at
(888) 327-6386
Beginning the last week of September
through mid-October, Nordic Ridge features a
splendid panorama of thousands of bright
orange pumpkins, as well as more than 20
varieties of squash, preserves and fall
decoration, nestled in the coziness of a
delightful farm full of surprises for
young and old. Old-fashioned fun abounds
at the farm in the Pumpkin Barn, at the
Petting Farm, or out in the four-acre
cornfield maze.
In the
summer, Nordic Ridge is known for the
succulent berries it produces on the
largest strawberry farm in the county.
Farm owners, Pat MacDonell and Gene Elkin,
will offer pickers and buyers fruit from
10 acres of berries from late June through
late July. The farm provides picking
containers and berry boxes, playground and
picnic areas, and restrooms. |
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 Old
Central School
Downtown Grand Rapids
Phone: (218) 327-1834
In
1895, the people of Grand Rapids decided a
new school was needed. The result was a
building absolutely unique for northern
Minnesota. Central School towers over
downtown Grand Rapids. Built in the Richardsonian-Romanesque tradition,
Central School exhibits the basic
Romanesque features combined with the
textural richness and innovative interior
common in Richardsonian architecture.
Central
School originally housed all grades, and
was known for its academic rigor; students
were required to learn the Latin classics
- impressive for a tiny northwoods
community! In 1908, a new high school was
built, but Central School remained in use
until the 1970s. In the 1980s, a major
renovation was begun. Today, Central
School houses the Heritage
Museum, on the 2nd
floor, maintained by the Itasca
County Historical Society.
Tour Free
Museum Group Fee: $3
Restaurant: Seating for 30 people, Cost: $6
- $8
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Pheasants Plus Hunting Preserve & Sporting
Clays
14893 Sago #4
Warba, Minnesota
Phone: (218) 492-4450
Pheasants Plus
offers a fun and challenging 50 target
Sporting Clays course and new five stand
course. Friendly atmosphere and handicapped
accessible clubhouse welcome shooters of all
skill levels. Clothing, ammunition, and
supplies available on site. Guided pheasant
hunts are a popular outing and should be
booked in advance to ensure availability.
Dogs available on site, or you are welcomed
to bring your own dog.
Open to the
public, hours vary by season.
Summer Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 4
p.m. to dark, Saturday and Sunday from 10
a.m. to dark. |
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 White Oak Fur Post
33155 State Hwy 6
Deer River MN 56636
(One mile north of U.S. Highway 2 on Highway 6)
Phone: (218) 246-9393 Fax: (218) 246-9393
In the days of Kit Carson and Jeremiah
Johnson, the nation's most free men were the
fur trappers. They chose to make their
living far away from civilization,
preferring the solitude and independence of
the wilderness. Discover the lifestyles of
these people from the country's booming fur
trade era in fully-constructed 1798
Northwest Company Fur Trade Post. See a
clerk and bourgeois' quarters, blacksmith
shop, baking oven, gardens, root cellar,
smokehouse and voyageurs' winter quarters. A
one-mile long nature trail includes plants
labeled in English, French and Ojibwe with directions on how each plant was used in 1798 for medicines, shelter and survival.
Open for group tours by appointment. A summer
Rendezvous is conducted the first full weekend each August. Cost:
$6 per person, $20 per family
Comp Policy: Tour leader &
driver free
Handicapped accessible |
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 White Oak Casino
45830 Hwy 2
Deer River MN 56636
(218) 335-4300 or toll free at (800)
228-6676 for free shuttle service in the
area.
You came for the
outdoor fun, now stay for the indoor
excitement! At
White Oak Casino you'll find over 200 slots
offering a variety of limits, 2 blackjack
tables, a full service bar, a snack bar that
can satisfy the heartiest appetite and White
Oak's gift and smoke shop. Located 14 miles
west of Grand Rapids on Highway 2.
Free shuttle service is available from Grand
Rapids area hotels by calling the toll free
shuttle service number listed above.
Renowned for
its outstanding customer service, White Oak
Casino's friendly, knowledgeable staff is
always on hand to assist you.
White Oak Casino is proudly owned and
operated by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. |
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