For access to the Mesabi Trail™ from Highway 169, exit onto 4th Ave SE to Lake Street, veering left. Parking is on Lake Street and 1st Ave. SE.
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
For access to the Mesabi Trail™ from Highway 169, exit onto 4th Ave SE to Lake Street, veering left. Parking is on Lake Street and 1st Ave. SE.
Chisholm Access Point
Minnesota Museum of Mining
701 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-5543
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 28th to September 12th.
Minnesota Discovery Center – The Museum of the Iron Range
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
800-372-6437
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.
Black Bear Bakery
17 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-4772
The Good Stuff's in Here! FRESH bakery at great prices. Baked daily; donuts, pastries, pies, & muffins. Full lunch menu w/soup, sandwiches & fresh bread. Don't miss our delicious pasties. Open Mon. thru Thurs. - 5:30 am to 3 pm; Fri. - 5:30 am to 2 pm; Sat. - 7 to 11 am.
Valentini’s Supper Club
31 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-2607
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
800-777-8497
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
800-422-0806
Redhead Mountain Bike Park
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-7959
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
218-421-7158
Open year round, owned & operated by the City of Chisholm. Offering 27 full hookups with electricity, water, sewer & cable; 50 total sites. 50/30/20 amp electric, air conditioners & heaters allowed. Tent camping is offered. Pets allowed. Clean restrooms, hot showers, dump station, laundry and picnic tables. Located within walking distance to downtown Chisholm.
Chisholm Inn and Suites
501 Iron Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
877-255-3156
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, Ely and Virginia
218-780-2292
Discover Great Music on Minnesota’s Historic Iron Range / July 1-26, 2021
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. Special adapted opera for KIDS – Rossini’s Cinderella.
Redhead Mountain Bike Park
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-7959
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.
Valentini’s Supper Club
31 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-2607
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
800-777-8497
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
800-422-0806
Minnesota Discovery Center – The Museum of the Iron Range
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
800-372-6437
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.
Northern Lights Music Festival
Performances in Aurora, Buhl, Chisholm, Ely and Virginia
218-780-2292
Discover Great Music on Minnesota’s Historic Iron Range / July 1-26, 2021
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. Special adapted opera for KIDS – Rossini’s Cinderella.
Minnesota Museum of Mining
701 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-5543
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 28th to September 12th.
Chisholm Iron Trail Campground
115 6th Avenue Southwest
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-421-7158
Open year round, owned & operated by the City of Chisholm. Offering 27 full hookups with electricity, water, sewer & cable; 50 total sites. 50/30/20 amp electric, air conditioners & heaters allowed. Tent camping is offered. Pets allowed. Clean restrooms, hot showers, dump station, laundry and picnic tables. Located within walking distance to downtown Chisholm.
Black Bear Bakery
17 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-4772
The Good Stuff's in Here! FRESH bakery at great prices. Baked daily; donuts, pastries, pies, & muffins. Full lunch menu w/soup, sandwiches & fresh bread. Don't miss our delicious pasties. Open Mon. thru Thurs. - 5:30 am to 3 pm; Fri. - 5:30 am to 2 pm; Sat. - 7 to 11 am.
Chisholm Inn and Suites
501 Iron Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
877-255-3156
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.
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