Chisholm Access Point
East Lake Street & 1st Avenue SE
Chisholm, MN 55719
Parking is available right at the Mesabi Trail entry point kiosk. The Trail heads south on 1st Ave SE from the kiosk.
Chisholm, MN
Along the Trail, seven miles east of Hibbing, is the city of Chisholm. It is home to one of the region’s major tourist attractions, the Minnesota Discovery Center. Longyear Lake is also located within city limits and has a walking trail, fishing piers and a boat launch. Other attractions include the Minnesota Museum of Mining, a WPA Project called the Rock Wall and Museum, Bruce Mine Headframe, and the Iron Ore Miner Memorial.
Highlights
Events held in Chisholm include the annual Polar Bear Days in February, the Chilly Open Golf Tournament in March, “Moonlight” Graham Days in August, and the Field of Screams Haunted Tours in October.
Access Point(s)
East Lake Street & 1st Avenue SE
Chisholm, MN 55719
Parking is available right at the Mesabi Trail entry point kiosk. The Trail heads south on 1st Ave SE from the kiosk.
Chisholm Access Point
Minnesota Museum of Mining
701 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
Explore 13 acres of kid friendly, hands on exhibits – iron ore train, huge mine trucks, drill rigs, steam shovels, fire trucks and buses dating to early 1900s. Exhibit on Iron Range Life 1920s to 1950s – steam train diorama – WPA-era castle and amphitheater – ore and rock samples – underground mine replica. Open daily – May 27 to September 18 in 2022.
Minnesota Discovery Center – The Museum of the Iron Range
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
Telling the story of the Iron Range – the Land, the Mines, the People and the Work. Ride the trolley. Play mini-golf. Visit the museum & exhibits all rooted in the Iron Range history. Visit our website to learn more.
Valentini’s Supper Club
31 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
Serving up the Iron Range’s best authentic Italian cuisine since 1934 – just minutes from the Mesabi Trail and Redhead Mountain Bike Trails! Be sure to visit our location in Hermantown too!
Iron Range Tourism Bureau
111 Station 44 Road
Eveleth, MN 55734
Attractions / EntertainmentLodging | AuroraBiwabikChisholmEmbarrassEvelethGilbertHibbingHoyt LakesMountain IronVirginia
The Iron Range Tourism Bureau serves multiple communities along the Mesabi Trail, including Hibbing, Chisholm, Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert, Biwabik, Aurora, Hoyt Lakes and Embarrass. Follow us on social media, and visit our website to find out about area events, attractions, lodging and trails.
Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce
223 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
Redhead Mountain Bike Park
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
Carved from the walls of an abandoned 400-foot deep water-filled mine pit. Redhead offers nearly 25 miles of hand crafted, purpose built mountain bike trails already on the ground, and more on the way! Difficulty ranges from beginner (easy) to expert level with a wide array of terrain features and options. Redhead Beach offers canoe, kayak and SUP Board rentals
Redhead is located at the Minnesota Discovery Center, the Museum of the Iron Range. MDC is the largest museum and cultural center north of the Twin Cities, besides the museum enjoy their research center, 660-acre historic park, trolley rides, miniature golf, and dining at the Rustic Pig.
The Mesabi Trail is accessible directly from the Discovery Center.
Chisholm Iron Trail Campground
115 6th Avenue Southwest
Chisholm, MN 55719
Open year round, owned & operated by the City of Chisholm. Offering 51 full hookup (50/30 amp) sites with electricity, water, sewer & wi-fi. Tent sites available. Pets allowed. Clean restrooms, showers, dump station, EV charging station, laundry. Located within walking distance to downtown Chisholm, Chisholm Splash Pad, Redhead Mountain Bike Park, next to Museum of Mining.
Chisholm Inn and Suites
501 Iron Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
Enjoy the areas friendliest hotel right across from the Mesabi Trail, Minnesota Discovery Center and the Redhead mountain bike park. Indoor heated pool, sauna & whirlpool, complimentary breakfast buffet, whirlpool suites and bicycle rentals right at the hotel.
Side Lake – Cozy Northwoods Cabin
Between rides, relax in the woods with a cabin of your own. Comfy 2 bed/2 bath cabin with wifi, full kitchen, whirlpool tub, firepit and charcoal grill. Private setting, sleeps up to six. Perfect for families. Near the center of the trail - great headquarters for exploring year 'round. Just 18 miles from Chisholm.
Northern Lights Music Festival
Performances in Aurora, Buhl, Chisholm, Hibbing, Ely and Virginia
Discover Great Music on Minnesota’s Historic Iron Range / July 2- July 24, 2022
One of Minnesota’s largest music festivals, offering lovers of classical music three weeks of opera, chamber music and orchestra concerts presented by an international roster of guest artists, performing faculty and prize-winning young artists. This season, don’t miss Mozart’s The Magic Flute in full length and children’s productions. Go to website for details.
The Stand – An Old Fashioned Drive-In, Serving Homemade Root Beer
700 6th Street Southwest
Chisholm, MN 55719
Chisholm Access Point
East Lake Street & 1st Avenue SE
Chisholm, MN 55719
Parking is available right at the Mesabi Trail entry point kiosk. The Trail heads south on 1st Ave SE from the kiosk.
Redhead Mountain Bike Park
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
Carved from the walls of an abandoned 400-foot deep water-filled mine pit. Redhead offers nearly 25 miles of hand crafted, purpose built mountain bike trails already on the ground, and more on the way! Difficulty ranges from beginner (easy) to expert level with a wide array of terrain features and options. Redhead Beach offers canoe, kayak and SUP Board rentals
Redhead is located at the Minnesota Discovery Center, the Museum of the Iron Range. MDC is the largest museum and cultural center north of the Twin Cities, besides the museum enjoy their research center, 660-acre historic park, trolley rides, miniature golf, and dining at the Rustic Pig.
The Mesabi Trail is accessible directly from the Discovery Center.
Iron Range Tourism Bureau
111 Station 44 Road
Eveleth, MN 55734
Attractions / EntertainmentLodging | AuroraBiwabikChisholmEmbarrassEvelethGilbertHibbingHoyt LakesMountain IronVirginia
The Iron Range Tourism Bureau serves multiple communities along the Mesabi Trail, including Hibbing, Chisholm, Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert, Biwabik, Aurora, Hoyt Lakes and Embarrass. Follow us on social media, and visit our website to find out about area events, attractions, lodging and trails.
Minnesota Museum of Mining
701 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
Explore 13 acres of kid friendly, hands on exhibits – iron ore train, huge mine trucks, drill rigs, steam shovels, fire trucks and buses dating to early 1900s. Exhibit on Iron Range Life 1920s to 1950s – steam train diorama – WPA-era castle and amphitheater – ore and rock samples – underground mine replica. Open daily – May 27 to September 18 in 2022.
Northern Lights Music Festival
Performances in Aurora, Buhl, Chisholm, Hibbing, Ely and Virginia
Discover Great Music on Minnesota’s Historic Iron Range / July 2- July 24, 2022
One of Minnesota’s largest music festivals, offering lovers of classical music three weeks of opera, chamber music and orchestra concerts presented by an international roster of guest artists, performing faculty and prize-winning young artists. This season, don’t miss Mozart’s The Magic Flute in full length and children’s productions. Go to website for details.
Valentini’s Supper Club
31 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
Serving up the Iron Range’s best authentic Italian cuisine since 1934 – just minutes from the Mesabi Trail and Redhead Mountain Bike Trails! Be sure to visit our location in Hermantown too!
Minnesota Discovery Center – The Museum of the Iron Range
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
Telling the story of the Iron Range – the Land, the Mines, the People and the Work. Ride the trolley. Play mini-golf. Visit the museum & exhibits all rooted in the Iron Range history. Visit our website to learn more.
Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce
223 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
Chisholm Inn and Suites
501 Iron Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
Enjoy the areas friendliest hotel right across from the Mesabi Trail, Minnesota Discovery Center and the Redhead mountain bike park. Indoor heated pool, sauna & whirlpool, complimentary breakfast buffet, whirlpool suites and bicycle rentals right at the hotel.
Side Lake – Cozy Northwoods Cabin
Between rides, relax in the woods with a cabin of your own. Comfy 2 bed/2 bath cabin with wifi, full kitchen, whirlpool tub, firepit and charcoal grill. Private setting, sleeps up to six. Perfect for families. Near the center of the trail - great headquarters for exploring year 'round. Just 18 miles from Chisholm.
Chisholm Iron Trail Campground
115 6th Avenue Southwest
Chisholm, MN 55719
Open year round, owned & operated by the City of Chisholm. Offering 51 full hookup (50/30 amp) sites with electricity, water, sewer & wi-fi. Tent sites available. Pets allowed. Clean restrooms, showers, dump station, EV charging station, laundry. Located within walking distance to downtown Chisholm, Chisholm Splash Pad, Redhead Mountain Bike Park, next to Museum of Mining.
The Stand – An Old Fashioned Drive-In, Serving Homemade Root Beer
700 6th Street Southwest
Chisholm, MN 55719
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