 Old Central School (National Register of Historic
Places): This was the first school built in this
district (1895) and now houses shops, a
restaurant, and the Itasca County Historical
Society Museum which offers a history of Itasca
County and the importance of timber and mining to
this region. The museum also houses additional
items from Judy Garland’s early life that are not
found in the Judy Garland Museum. Downtown Grand
Rapids.
Contact: Lilah Crowe, 218.326.6431
Approximate time: 1-2 hours |
 Judy Garland Museum and Children’s Discovery
Museum: Visit the house in which Judy Garland
lived in Grand Rapids in the early 1920’s. Moved
and refurbished, sample life in Grand Rapids in
the 1920’s and learn about the early years of
one of America’s most beloved entertainment
legends. The Children’s Discovery Museum hosts a
kids’ community and children’s
activities/exhibits. Talk with Theresa, the
talking tree and see the Faith Wick doll
display.
Contact: John Kelsch: 866.236.5437 Approximate time: 1 hour |
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MacRostie Art Center: An area artist is featured
each month at this center; various handmade
articles are available for purchase (pottery, art,
jewelry). Located downtown across from Old Central
School. No fee.
Contact: Paula Brandel
218.326.2697 Approximate time: 1 hour |
 Myles Reif Performing Arts Center: Featuring
world-renowned entertainers, the Reif Center
offers a new performance almost every week in the
fall, winter, and spring months. Please check
their website at www.reifcenter.org when planning
your visit.
Contact: Shannon, 218.327.5780 Most
performances are 2 hours |
 Forest History Center: On
an early Saturday in
December, the annual Christmas Program is held –
discover Christmas via 1900 in a logging camp.
Contact: Terry Vidal, 218.327.4482 Approximate
time: 1 ½ hours |
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Other activities:
sledding at Nordic Ridge Farm,
formal Colonial Christmas Dinner at the White
Oak Great Hall, White Oak Sled Dog Classic, White Oak Casino, annual Audubon
Christmas
bird count, downhill skiing
events at Mount Itasca,
annual candle- light
skiing at the Cut Foot Sioux Visitors Center,
craft shows/bazaars |
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