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Iron Range Historical Museum & Jail
The IronRange Historical Society is primarily a research and publication facility, with displays as space permits.

Category: Gilbert Museum in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: The Socity is known for its huge collection of over 20,000 photographs in 80 albums, the Gilbert Heralds from 1923 to 1978, and the Eveleth News and Eveleth Clarions from 1902 to 1978.

J & L Bison Ranch
Seeing is Believing!

Category: Willmar Zoo in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: Everyone has an idea or vision of what a buffalo should look like, but view the buffalo, safely retrieved from the brink of extinction, in their natural habitat. Unique Gift Shop and also buffalo meat for sale.

LB Antiques

Category: Jordan Excursion in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: LB Antiques and Collectibles. We buy antiques!

Longyear Drill Site
A quarter mile nature trail leads visitors to the actual 1890 first diamond drill site of Edmund J. Longyear.

Category: Hoyt Lakes Nature in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: Longyear's steam engine drove its diamond-bitted drill to a depth of 1,293 feet. Eventually Longyear directed the exploration of over 7,000 test pit and diamond drill holes across the Mesabi Range. Equipment on site includes a Sullivan Model ""H"" Drill, which held the diamond bits that rotated to drill and core the earth, a Cameron #3 Steam Water Pump, which was used to cool the diamond bits, a Churn Buck used to drive down the drill castings, and a Vertical Steam Boiler which delivered power to the drill.

Milwaukee Road Heritage Center
Historical Milwaukee Road Turntable

Category: Montevideo Historic Site in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: MRHC is preserving the Milwaukee Road history in Montevideo through it's extensive displays of railroad equipment and it's working railroad yard with turntable. The only working Milwaukee Road Turntable in existance!

Minnesota Discovery Center
Explore museum exhibits and interpretive sites that share the spirit of the Iron Range, telling the stories of geology, mining, immigration, life-skills, traditions and more.

Category: Chisholm Museum in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: Immerse yourself in the unique history of local communities and the iron mining industry, then uncover the story of your ancestors at the Iron Range Research Center library and archives. Climb aboard the 1920's Mesabi Railway trolley and see spectacular views of the Glen-Godfrey mine. Explore the ethnic garden near the location house and visit Hill's Finnish Boarding House.

Minnesota Museum Of Mining
The Minnesota Museum of Mining gives visitors an opportunity to actually climb aboard equipment used to mine the Mesabi Range's rich iron ore.

Category: Chisholm Museum in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: Climb aboard mining trucks, see a 1907 steam locomotive, or tour replicas of an underground mine and mining town. Trucks displayed at the museum range from a 1930's white dump truck with a 2-ton capacity to a 127-ton WABCO Electrohaul. Climb aboard a 1910 Atlantic Steam Shovel, which was considered to be one of the fastest steam shovels ever made. Only six of these shovels were built and they were the prototype of the shovels used to dig tthe Pananma Canal and remove the soil overburden on the Mesabi Range.

Mountain Iron Steam Train & Overlook
See a class S-4 Baldwin switcher 1910 steam locomotive weighing 82 tons, which was last used in the Mountain Iron Open Pit in 1955. From the park gazebo view the Mountain Iron Mine that has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark.

Category: Mountain Iron Historic Site in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: Mountain Iron Steam Train & Overlook in Mountain Iron, MN

Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Education center committed to outdoor & environmental experi

Category: Spicer Nature in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center is a nonprofit education center, committed to providing outstanding environmental education and outdoor experiences to people of all ages. We will promote an individual and shared commitment to the responsible use, management, and preservation of our natural resources.

Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Explore the depths of Minnesota's first underground mine on a guided tour, as a caged elevator lowers you a half mile underground to the 27th level and into the heart of the mine.

Category: Soudan Tour in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: A train brings visitors to the last and deepest area mined, unchanged from when the mine closed in 1962. Visitors will learn about mining life, the mining process, and the significance of the mine to history during the tour.

Springbrook Nature Center
A beautiful 127 acre park with an interpretive center.

Category: Fridley Nature near Twin Cities, Minnesota

Description of this Twin Cities area Attraction: Springbrook Nature Center offers a variety of year round opportunities to bring you closer to nature. Enjoy three miles of hiking trails through oak and aspen forests, past prairies and through wetlands with floating boardwalks. These trails provide an excellent opporuntity for viewing native plants and animals. Inside our Interpretive Center get a close-up look at live snakes, frogs, fish and more, all of which are native to Minnesota. A variety of hands-on exhibits can also be found here. Let Springbrook Nature Center be your choice for a family adventure, or a quiet interlude, to learn about and enjoy the beauty and diversity of nature.

Turkey Ridge Historical Encampment
A living history encamp

Category: Rochester Arts and Craft in Minnesota

Description of this Rochester Attraction: April 25-26, 2009. History will come alive! Hear the cannons, shoot black powder, throw a tomahawk! Smell the campfires and good old fashioned cookin'. Watch the weaver, chord maker, candle maker, and check in with the surgeon! Music, traders, and good eats too.

United States Hockey Hall Of Fame
The museum is a national shrine of historical significance dedicated to honoring hockey by showcasing all levels of the sport.

Category: Eveleth Museum in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: Entertaining displays and memorabilia give visitors an opportunity to experience the thrilling game action and inspiring achievement of all those involved in the games of hockey.

Veteran's Memorial Park
1st Flag Raising on Iwo Jima

Category: Long Prairie Historic Site in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: The memorial park is located at the corner of Central Avenue and 1st Street in downtown Long Prairie. Army Reservist Kimberly Lawler skillfully depicted several scenes that tower to a height of five stories. At the top of which is a one and a half story steel depiction of the first Flag Raising at Mt. Suribachi. The mural details the battle of Iwo Jima, the battlefield cemetery at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France and also includes a tribute to women in the military. In the shadows of the towering mural, stationed straight and proud, are Himalayan Black Granite Walls with the names of those deceased and living in Todd County. Also at the park are the flags of all branches from the armed services, including one specially designed for women in the military. The park is available for tours and is open April 1 to November 11

Viking Sword Museum
A historical museum in west central Minnesota

Category: Ulen Museum in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: A visit to the Viking Sword Museum of Ulen, Minnesota is like taking a step back in time. You'll see what life was like in the 1800s when you tour a pioneer home. You'll discover what a prairie town looked like when you walk through the general store, church, bank, dress shop, one-room school, and doctor's office. You'll see a sword that was unearthed near Ulen whose origin is traced back to the Vikings of the 1600s. Military uniforms from every war since World War 1 are on display, as well as Minnesota sports memorabilia and an antique doll collection. A tribute to the Norwegian immigrants of this area includes a Hardaanger violin and original wood carvings. There is something for everyone at the Viking Sword Museum.

Virginia Heritage Museum
The museum portrays the history of the city of Virginia. Artifacts and displays reflect the lifestyle of the regions early settlers.

Category: Virginia Museum in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: The museum has 3 major exhibits depicting the logging era, Virginia's two decimating fires and the trolley line that traveled across the Iron Range until the late 1920's.

Water Street Antiques

Category: All Locations Excursion in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: Water Street Antiques and Collectibles

West Concord Historical Society
History museum

Category: West Concord Museum near Rochester, Minnesota

Description of this Rochester area Attraction: We have a museum that is organized as a 501(c-3) and our mission is to keep the history of our area and the State of Mn. We purchased a 1902 school building with a 1936 addition put on with WPA workers. We have nine classrooms with unique displays. The halls also lend themselves to more displays and picture galleries. Our Education committee is equipped to handle school & other field trips. A 1940's two week school will be put on this summer.

Woodland Hill Winery
Winery, food, music, events

Category: Delano Winery in Minnesota

Description of this Minnesota Attraction: Woodland Hill Winery opened in May 2008. We offer a beautiful setting with areas to picnic and enjoy music. We have many events throughout the season. We offer tastings of our many wines for $5.00. We offer glasses and bottles of wine (even on Sundays!) Check the web site for upcoming events. Come alone, or bring a group.

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