Virginia, Minnesota
About Virginia
On the Trail, the city of Virginia is located 60 miles north of Duluth and 100 miles south of the Canadian border. Two major highways, Hwy 53 running north and south, and Hwy 169 running east and west serve this community. Virginia has natural scenic beauty and many mining attractions and festivals. Virginia Lake and Silver Lake offer recreational fishing and an opportunity to see the world’s largest floating loon. The lakes are located in the center of town, with the Mesabi Trail running along the north and west side.
Highlights
Chestnut street between 1st and 6th Avenue is on the National Register of Historic Places as the Virginia Commercial Historic District. A few other buildings on the National Register include Kaleva Hall and the B’nai Abraham Museum and Cultural Center. The Virginia Heritage Museum is located alongside Olcott Park, a beautiful park on Virginia’s north side. The Laurentian Divide recreation area, just north of if town, signifies the continental divide where water is split into the Lake Superior and Hudson Bay watersheds and offers a picnic area and hiking trails. Summer festivals, such as the annual Land of the Loon Festival in June, celebrate the unique ethnic mix in the area. For golfing enthusiasts, a newly renovated 18-hole golf course is available.
1428 North 9th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Parking is available right at the Mesabi Trail entry point kiosk and yellow archway.
800 North 9th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
Located alongside beautiful Olcott Park, the museum complex consists of the former park superintendent's residence, a Finnish-style log house, and 1930s tourist cabin. Permanent exhibits depict logging & lumbering industries, Virginia's fires of 1893 & 1900, and Olcott Park's Master Gardener Gunnar Peterson. The VAHS archives are available for research purposes.
510 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
Shop downtown Virginia and visit the Historic Lyric Center for the Arts! Our art gallery features work by local and regional artists. A new exhibit each month plus lots of artwork for sale. Open Thurs - Sat, 11 am - 3 p.m. Check our website for music and theater events all year long.
720 9th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
Natural Harvest Food Co-op
732 4th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
The area’s only natural foods co-op is located just steps from the Mesabi Trail. All produce is organic and comes from local farmers when available. Offering premium groceries, bulk foods, all-natural body care, supplements, and a great selection of local products. In-house deli offers lunch specials, grab & go foods, fruit smoothies, and a full service coffee bar.
1500 13th Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
The Village Inn is a family restaurant, serving breakfast all day, along with delicious salads, burgers, and dinners. Famous for our fresh made pies. Open everyday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Pebble Spa Co. – Virginia
1422 South 12th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
The Pebble Spa Company is currently made up of 2 cozy spas in the heart of northern Minnesota. Experience the best of the spa world but with the excellent service of the small town! Offering massages, facial treatments, foot & hand treatments, spa parties, couples treatments, holistic healing and phenomenal clothing and gift boutiques. Visit our spas in both Virginia and Ely!
Virginia Market Square
111 South 9th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
Thursday 2:30pm – 6pm; First week in June through the end of October. “Locally grown produce, eggs, meat, bread, pickles & jams, herbal body care, soap, baked goods.”
AmericInn Lodge and Suites
5480 Mountain Iron Drive
Virginia, MN 55792
Relax, Renew and Recharge in our inviting lobby and Bear Den Pub. Enjoy our complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary WIFI, warm pool, spa and sauna. 1 & 2 room family, spa & fireplace suites. Enjoy your visit to the area’s Award Winning Lodging Property located on Hwy 53 next to the Sawmill Restaurant. Make sure to visit the Anytime Fitness Center adjoining our building.
Comfort Inn and Suites
8570 Rock Ridge Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Call 218-741-7411 Conveniently located 1 mile west of highways 53 & 169. Amenities include – fridge & microwave in every room, 42″ flat screen TV’s, indoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center, wireless internet and complimentary hot breakfast bar. Newly renovated, strict sanitizing & delivery program.
Quality Inn & Suites
502 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
Experience small town charm & hospitality in this historic hotel, right in downtown Virginia – just three blocks from the Mesabi Trail. Completely and newly remodeled – offering 75 rooms, full continental breakfast, pool, hot tub and sauna. Walking distance from downtown restaurants.
Iron Range Tourism Bureau
111 Station 44 Road
Eveleth, MN 55734
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.
903 17th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
Just blocks away from the Mesabi Trail - exceptionally clean, comfortable and reasonably priced rooms. Dining options five blocks to 1/4 mile away. Private sauna upon request. Continental breakfast. Fast, fun, and friendly service.
404 North 6th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Located between two beautiful lakes in Virginia, where a warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere awaits you. Free Wireless internet. Refrig & microwaves in all rooms. Conveniently located by restaurants, and the Mesabi Trail is right our our back door.
414 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
Irma’s Finland House
625 9th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
Irma’s Finland House is a Nordic lifestyle shop established in 1967. We specialize in unique imports that celebrate Nordic design and focus on keeping our heritage alive here in the Nordic North of Virginia, Minnesota.
Sugar Shack
235 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
Located in Historic Downtown Virginia – visit our made from scratch bakery and espresso bar. Start your day with a cappuccino and fresh bakery…a traditional breakfast or bkfst sandwich, a wood fired pizza for lunch or dinner, and top off your cycling day with Bridgeman’s ice cream for dessert!
F & D Meats
1108 8th Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
Legendary local butcher shop, featuring locally sourced providers and producers. Full-service meat counter, grocery, produce and dairy. Health, wellness and home goods. Hats, hoodies, T-Shirts…It’s all here! See you soon!
Essentia Health – Virginia
901 9th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
Emergency room & Urgent care
The Pebble Spa Company is currently made up of 2 cozy spas in the heart of northern Minnesota. Experience the best of the spa world but with the excellent service of the small town! Offering massages, facial treatments, foot & hand treatments, spa parties, couples treatments, holistic healing and phenomenal clothing and gift boutiques. Visit our spas in both Virginia and Ely!
1422 South 12th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-5610
Located in Historic Downtown Virginia – visit our made from scratch bakery and espresso bar. Start your day with a cappuccino and fresh bakery…a traditional breakfast or bkfst sandwich, a wood fired pizza for lunch or dinner, and top off your cycling day with Bridgeman’s ice cream for dessert!
235 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
218-749-3242
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.
111 Station 44 Road
Eveleth, MN 55734
218-749-8161
Experience small town charm & hospitality in this historic hotel, right in downtown Virginia – just three blocks from the Mesabi Trail. Completely and newly remodeled – offering 75 rooms, full continental breakfast, pool, hot tub and sauna. Walking distance from downtown restaurants.
502 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
218-749-1000
Parking is available right at the Mesabi Trail entry point kiosk and yellow archway.
1428 North 9th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
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.
Performances in Aurora, Buhl, Chisholm, Hibbing, Ely and Virginia
218-780-2292
The area’s only natural foods co-op is located just steps from the Mesabi Trail. All produce is organic and comes from local farmers when available. Offering premium groceries, bulk foods, all-natural body care, supplements, and a great selection of local products. In-house deli offers lunch specials, grab & go foods, fruit smoothies, and a full service coffee bar.
732 4th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-4663
Thursday 2:30pm – 6pm; First week in June through the end of October. “Locally grown produce, eggs, meat, bread, pickles & jams, herbal body care, soap, baked goods.”
111 South 9th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
Call 218-741-7411 Conveniently located 1 mile west of highways 53 & 169. Amenities include – fridge & microwave in every room, 42″ flat screen TV’s, indoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center, wireless internet and complimentary hot breakfast bar. Newly renovated, strict sanitizing & delivery program.
8570 Rock Ridge Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
866-987-7411 or 218-741-7411
Irma’s Finland House is a Nordic lifestyle shop established in 1967. We specialize in unique imports that celebrate Nordic design and focus on keeping our heritage alive here in the Nordic North of Virginia, Minnesota.
625 9th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-0204
Emergency room & Urgent care
901 9th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-3340
Relax, Renew and Recharge in our inviting lobby and Bear Den Pub. Enjoy our complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary WIFI, warm pool, spa and sauna. 1 & 2 room family, spa & fireplace suites. Enjoy your visit to the area’s Award Winning Lodging Property located on Hwy 53 next to the Sawmill Restaurant. Make sure to visit the Anytime Fitness Center adjoining our building.
5480 Mountain Iron Drive
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-7839 or 800-634-3444
Legendary local butcher shop, featuring locally sourced providers and producers. Full-service meat counter, grocery, produce and dairy. Health, wellness and home goods. Hats, hoodies, T-Shirts…It’s all here! See you soon!
1108 8th Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
218-749-1330
800 North 9th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-1136
414 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-1557
