For access to the Mesabi Trail™ from Highway 53, exit east onto 9th Street North. Travel .3 mile to the kiosk and parking on the left.
Virginia, MN
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.
Access Point
For access to the Mesabi Trail™ from Highway 53, exit east onto 9th Street North. Travel .3 mile to the kiosk and parking on the left.
Virginia Access Point
Virginia Area Historical Society Heritage Museum
800 North 9th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-1136
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.
The First Stage Gallery – Lyric Center for the Arts
510 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-5577
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.
Mesabi Recreation Bike Shop & Bike Rental
720 9th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-749-6719
Range LP Gas
102 Hoover Road North
Virginia, MN 55792
800-862-8628
Range LP Gas is full service / propane delivery company on the Iron Range. Offering a complete service department to repair or install your propane appliances with 24/7 emergency service! Virginia location offers gasoline and diesel fuel, along with a filling station to fill your propane cylinders.
Natural Harvest Food Co-op
732 4th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-4663
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.
Village Inn
1500 13th Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
218-749-8289
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.
La Cocina & Cantina – Made from Scratch Mexican Cuisine
407 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-8226
The Pebble Spa Co. – Virginia
1422 South 12th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-5610
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
218-741-7839 or 800-634-3444
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
866-987-7411 or 218-741-7411
Call 218-741-7411 and ask for the “Trail Package” – $122 for a room, breakfast and Trail Pass. 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
218-749-1000
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. Some COVID restrictions and closures may be present.
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.
Pine View Inn
903 17th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-8918 or 866-263-0535
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.
Lakeshor Motor Inn
404 North 6th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-3360 or 800-569-8131
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.
Canelake’s Candies – Minnesota’s Oldest Candy Store Since 1905
414 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-1557
Northern Lights Music Festival
Performances in Aurora, Buhl, Chisholm, Ely and Virginia
218-780-2295
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.
Range LP Gas
102 Hoover Road North
Virginia, MN 55792
800-862-8628
Range LP Gas is full service / propane delivery company on the Iron Range. Offering a complete service department to repair or install your propane appliances with 24/7 emergency service! Virginia location offers gasoline and diesel fuel, along with a filling station to fill your propane cylinders.
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.
Natural Harvest Food Co-op
732 4th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-4663
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.
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.”
Comfort Inn and Suites
8570 Rock Ridge Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
866-987-7411 or 218-741-7411
Call 218-741-7411 and ask for the “Trail Package” – $122 for a room, breakfast and Trail Pass. 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
218-749-1000
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. Some COVID restrictions and closures may be present.
The Pebble Spa Co. – Virginia
1422 South 12th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-5610
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!
Northern Lights Music Festival
Performances in Aurora, Buhl, Chisholm, Ely and Virginia
218-780-2295
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.
AmericInn Lodge and Suites
5480 Mountain Iron Drive
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-7839 or 800-634-3444
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.
The First Stage Gallery – Lyric Center for the Arts
510 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-5577
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.
Village Inn
1500 13th Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
218-749-8289
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.
Virginia Area Historical Society Heritage Museum
800 North 9th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-1136
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.
Lakeshor Motor Inn
404 North 6th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-3360 or 800-569-8131
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.
Pine View Inn
903 17th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-8918 or 866-263-0535
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.
Mesabi Recreation Bike Shop & Bike Rental
720 9th Street North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-749-6719
Canelake’s Candies – Minnesota’s Oldest Candy Store Since 1905
414 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-1557
La Cocina & Cantina – Made from Scratch Mexican Cuisine
407 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-8226
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