For access to the Mesabi Trail™ from Highway 169, exit west onto Howard Street. Follow Howard Street to 3rd Ave East. Turn right and continue .5 mile. Trail access at Greyhound Bus Museum parking lot on the left.
Hibbing, MN
Along the Trail, 25 miles west of Virginia is the city of Hibbing. Hibbing is the largest city on the Iron Range, with a population of nearly 20,000. The major industry is iron ore mining. Near the Mesabi Trail access point is the Hull Rust Mine viewpoint overlooking a three-mile long, man-made mine pit. The Greyhound Bus Museum located in the historic downtown area celebrates the Greyhound Bus Line, which originated in Hibbing. Carey Lake, three miles from town, is the nearest lake and can be reached by car or bike path. Public beaches and a boat launch are available. In 1993, Hibbing celebrated its centennial and erected a fountain on the grounds of the city hall to commemorate the event. Singer Bob Dylan and basketball star Kevin McHale grew up in Hibbing. Tours of the beautiful and historic Hibbing High School take place during the summer months.
Highlights
Events take place every month of the year in Hibbing. June’s activities feature the Shifters Car Show in North Hibbing, and the Gallery Hop Art Show which is set up in stores and businesses along Howard Street in downtown Hibbing.
July offers the city-wide Mines & Pines Jubilee celebration. Some of the events include a carnival, art festival, flea market, a mile race, parade, sidewalk sales, street dance, mini-plane aerial demonstrations, and fireworks.
Access Point
For access to the Mesabi Trail™ from Highway 169, exit west onto Howard Street. Follow Howard Street to 3rd Ave East. Turn right and continue .5 mile. Trail access at Greyhound Bus Museum parking lot on the left.
Hibbing Access Point
Hull Rust Mahoning Mine View
611 McKinley Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-262-4166
View an active iron ore mine during Hibbing Taconite's mining operations. This site offers a 360-degree view of Hibbing Taconite and surrounding area. Free admission. Open daily May 21st to Sept 30th, 9 am to 5 pm. Souvenirs available onsite and at the Tourist Center located at 1202 Howard Street, Hibbing.
Greyhound Bus Museum
1201 Greyhound Boulevard
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-263-5814
The Greyhound Story...From Hibbing to Everywhere. Hibbing is recognized as the birthplace of the bus industry in the U.S. Visit this world class museum and relive the story told with artifacts, 18 buses, audio visual presentations and exhibits. Now OPEN for the season.
The Red Ore Shoppe – Hibbing Tourist Center
1202 East Howard Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-262-4166
Tourism information and souvenirs from the area – open year round. Don’t miss our gift shoppe with items such as handmade soap, lotions, honey & syrups. Be sure to stop by for local ethnic food favorites like sarmas, potica, and pasties (don’t know what those are? come find out).
Hibbing Historical Society Museum
400 East 23rd Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-263-8522
The Museum tells the story of Hibbing, "The Town That Moved", through photographs & exhibits, including scale models of the city in 1893 & 1913. Defining the transition from underground to open pit mining, the museum features a "Decades" display of artifacts beginning with the 1870s, as well as logging & mining artifacts. Open Tues through Fri, 10 am to 2 pm or open anytime by appointment.
Bikes on Howard & Bike Rental
407 East Howard Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-262-0899
Located in downtown Hibbing just a few blocks from the Mesabi Trail, offering a full service repair shop with a full line of accessories. Choose from a variety of new bikes or rent a bicycle by the day or week.
JJ’s Coffee & Cream (Ice Cream Too!)
212 East Howard Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-966-5522
Just minutes from the Mesabi Trail - across from US Bank on Howard Street. Breakfast Items - Deli Sandwiches - Full Espresso Bar - Ice Cream Cones, Sunday's, Malts & Floats. Open Monday to Saturday. Check out our Face Book page for hours, menu and schedule for live music.
Mr Ed’s Farm
10796 Foss Road
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-966-1354
Located about 11 miles SE of the Mesabi Trail Hibbing access point. Visit a real horse powered farm and established agri-tourism destination with various types of livestock. Admission $5 per person. Contact to Visit: Go to the website or email mredsfarmllc@gmail.com.
Hibbing Farmers Market
1309 East 40th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
Tuesday 2pm – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 1pm; June 18 to October (weather permitting). “We have fresh fruits, vegetables & canned goods, mouth watering farm fresh meats & eggs, a wide variety of fresh baked goods and maple syrup”
Helstrom Farms
10955 South Town Line Road
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-969-6064
Located about 15 miles south of the Hibbing Mesabi Trail access point. Stop by for a quick tour of a 6th generation farm raising organic grass-fed beef and pastured chickens. Contact for a Visit: Call 218-969-6064 at least one day in advance to schedule a visit. Kids are welcome; not pets please. Overnight accommodations in house a possibility.
Hampton Inn Hibbing
4225 9th Avenue West
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-262-0000
At Hampton’s new location, guests will experience comfortable accommodations, outstanding amenities and exceptional value. Enjoy nearby shopping, dining and entertainment, all of which make Hampton Inn Hibbing, MN the perfect getaway. Free WiFi, hot breakfast, indoor pool and access to our spacious fitness center.
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.
Hibbing BoomTown Brewery & Woodfire
531 East Howard Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-440-1710
Enjoy our Range brewed beer, inspired eats, eclectic wines and handcrafted cocktails. The name BoomTown pays homage to our rich mining heritage, and the hard working men & women who carved out the small towns dotted along Minnesota's Iron Range.
Northern Lights Music Festival
Performances in Aurora, Buhl, Chisholm, Hibbing, Ely and Virginia
218-780-2292
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.
Northern Lights Music Festival
Performances in Aurora, Buhl, Chisholm, Hibbing, Ely and Virginia
218-780-2292
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.
Mr Ed’s Farm
10796 Foss Road
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-966-1354
Located about 11 miles SE of the Mesabi Trail Hibbing access point. Visit a real horse powered farm and established agri-tourism destination with various types of livestock. Admission $5 per person. Contact to Visit: Go to the website or email mredsfarmllc@gmail.com.
Hampton Inn Hibbing
4225 9th Avenue West
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-262-0000
At Hampton’s new location, guests will experience comfortable accommodations, outstanding amenities and exceptional value. Enjoy nearby shopping, dining and entertainment, all of which make Hampton Inn Hibbing, MN the perfect getaway. Free WiFi, hot breakfast, indoor pool and access to our spacious fitness center.
The Red Ore Shoppe – Hibbing Tourist Center
1202 East Howard Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-262-4166
Tourism information and souvenirs from the area – open year round. Don’t miss our gift shoppe with items such as handmade soap, lotions, honey & syrups. Be sure to stop by for local ethnic food favorites like sarmas, potica, and pasties (don’t know what those are? come find out).
Hibbing Farmers Market
1309 East 40th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
Tuesday 2pm – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 1pm; June 18 to October (weather permitting). “We have fresh fruits, vegetables & canned goods, mouth watering farm fresh meats & eggs, a wide variety of fresh baked goods and maple syrup”
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.
Helstrom Farms
10955 South Town Line Road
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-969-6064
Located about 15 miles south of the Hibbing Mesabi Trail access point. Stop by for a quick tour of a 6th generation farm raising organic grass-fed beef and pastured chickens. Contact for a Visit: Call 218-969-6064 at least one day in advance to schedule a visit. Kids are welcome; not pets please. Overnight accommodations in house a possibility.
Hull Rust Mahoning Mine View
611 McKinley Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-262-4166
View an active iron ore mine during Hibbing Taconite's mining operations. This site offers a 360-degree view of Hibbing Taconite and surrounding area. Free admission. Open daily May 21st to Sept 30th, 9 am to 5 pm. Souvenirs available onsite and at the Tourist Center located at 1202 Howard Street, Hibbing.
Hibbing BoomTown Brewery & Woodfire
531 East Howard Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-440-1710
Enjoy our Range brewed beer, inspired eats, eclectic wines and handcrafted cocktails. The name BoomTown pays homage to our rich mining heritage, and the hard working men & women who carved out the small towns dotted along Minnesota's Iron Range.
Greyhound Bus Museum
1201 Greyhound Boulevard
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-263-5814
The Greyhound Story...From Hibbing to Everywhere. Hibbing is recognized as the birthplace of the bus industry in the U.S. Visit this world class museum and relive the story told with artifacts, 18 buses, audio visual presentations and exhibits. Now OPEN for the season.
Hibbing Historical Society Museum
400 East 23rd Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-263-8522
The Museum tells the story of Hibbing, "The Town That Moved", through photographs & exhibits, including scale models of the city in 1893 & 1913. Defining the transition from underground to open pit mining, the museum features a "Decades" display of artifacts beginning with the 1870s, as well as logging & mining artifacts. Open Tues through Fri, 10 am to 2 pm or open anytime by appointment.
JJ’s Coffee & Cream (Ice Cream Too!)
212 East Howard Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-966-5522
Just minutes from the Mesabi Trail - across from US Bank on Howard Street. Breakfast Items - Deli Sandwiches - Full Espresso Bar - Ice Cream Cones, Sunday's, Malts & Floats. Open Monday to Saturday. Check out our Face Book page for hours, menu and schedule for live music.
Bikes on Howard & Bike Rental
407 East Howard Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-262-0899
Located in downtown Hibbing just a few blocks from the Mesabi Trail, offering a full service repair shop with a full line of accessories. Choose from a variety of new bikes or rent a bicycle by the day or week.
The Mesabi Trail™ has been funded in part by the LCCMR and the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
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