Attractions by Category
Golf Courses
Note: Explore Minnesota has a great golf section in its
web site which includes course data and maps. http://golf.exploreminnesota.com/
Ada
Heart of the Valley Golf Course
218-784-4746
Contact: Mike Burke
On County
Hwy. 35
* Open
spring through fall
http://www.hovgolf.com/
9 holes
with a par 37. Grass greens, public course, club and cart
rental
available. Course offers men's league night, ladies' morning league and
ladies' night league.
Climax
Climax Bentwood Golf Course
218-857-3545
Contact: Kate and Gary Ebel
35903
380th St. SW
1/2 mi N
of Climax on US Hwy 75
Public 9
hole course, grass greens
Crookston
Minakwa Golf Club
218-281-1773
Contact: Jan or Lee Leach
901
Fisher Ave
* April -
October
Private
Course, 9 holes, par 36, grass greens. Open to out-of-town
persons
for green fees.
Crookston
North Fore Tee Driving Range
218-281-1774
Contact: Jan or Lee Leach
Fisher
Ave., across from Golf Course
* April
- October
Practice
range.
East Grand Forks
Valley Golf Club
218-773-1207
2407
River Road NW
http://www.valleygolfegf.com/
Public
course, 18 holes, grass greens, cart and club rental, pro-shop,
clubhouse
Erskine
Oak Lake Golf Course
218-687-4635
23146
347th St. SE
Public
course, 9 holes, grass greens, cart and club rental. Club
house and
pro shop. League nights Wed. women, and Thurs. men.
Fertile
Sand Hill River Golf Club
218-945-3535
Contact: Jeff Gullickson
44203
St., Hwy 32 SW
http://sandhillrivergolf.com/
Public
course, 9 holes, grass greens, pro-shop. Cart and club rentals.
Fosston
Fosston Golf Course
218-435-6535
Contact: G. Mireault
112
Kaiser Ave. N
1 mile
west of Fosston
*
Apr-Sept
* 8 am -
8 pm
* $9-$15
depending on # of holes
Public
course, 9 holes, Par 36, grass greens, cart and club rental,
pro-shop,
and clubhouse.
Greenbush
Oakview Golf Course
218-782-2380 or 218-782-
Contact: Bernie Nelson
765 Oak
Lane
Hwy 11
West
9 hole
public course, grass greens, and watered fairways. Club
house,
pro shop, rentals, and snacks. Closed for league play Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings.
Hallock
Two Rivers Golf Course
218-843-2155
902 7th
St. SE
9 hole
grass green course. New clubhouse facilities, close to
swimming
pool, cart and clubs available for rent.
Karlstad
Karlstad Golf Course
218-436-4653
Contact: Gary Cook
Box 35
1 mi E on
Hwy 11
*
April-October
*
Daylight
http://www.karlstadgolfclub.com/
Public
course, 9 holes, grass greens.
Lancaster
Riverside Golf Course
218-762-4653
3260 US
Highway 59 N
3/4 miles
N of town
Public
course, 9 holes, grass greens, watered fairways, 6 holes
along
river, water hazards on 2 holes, driving range, 12 rental electric carts
& rental clubs available
Red Lake Falls
Oak Knolls Golf Club
218-253-4423
Highway
32 S
http://www.redlakefallsgolf.com/
9 hole
course located along the river. Features a variety of
challenges including teeing off over a cliff, water hazards, streams,
wooded
areas, a number of hills and sand traps. Cart and club
Roseau
Oak Crest Golf Course
218-463-3016
5th St.
SE
www.oakcrestgolfcourse.com
Public
course, 18 hole par 71 grass greens, club and cart rental, pro-
shop,
club house and driving range. Located along the Roseau River.
Two
multi-purpose trails are groomed around the golf course.
Stephen
Riverside Golf Course
218-478-2735
5th St. &
Golf Terrace Rd.
Public
course, 9 holes, grass greens, Par 34, cart & club rental, pro
shop and
clubhouse. Campground and swimming pool close by.
Located
near the Tamarac River.
Thief River Falls
Thief River Golf Club
218-681-2955
13697
188th St NE
1 Mile
North on Hwy. 32
* May
thru September
http://www.thiefrivergolfclub.com/
18 holes
with a par of 72. Complete club house facilities, with pro
shop and
on-site pro. Driving range and cart rental. Upstairs
available
for rental for wedding dances and Christmas parties, has kitchen & bar
facilities.
Warren
Warren Riverside Golf Course
218-745-4028
990 E.
Johnson Ave
Public
course, 9 holes, club house. Cart rental and driving range.
Near
campgrounds.
Warroad
Warroad Estates Golf Course
218-386-2025
37293 Elm
Dr.
1 mi N of
Hwy 11 on Hwy 313 W side of Warroad
http://www.warroadestates.com/
18 hole
par 72, grass greens, club and cart rental, pro-shop,
restaurant, wooded location and many water hazards.
Swimming Pools
Ada
Dekko Community Center
218-784-7665
Contact: Deb Alexander
107 4th
Ave E
* Open
year round
http://dekko.ci.ada.mn.us/
The
center has an indoor junior olympic-sized swimming pool,
wading
pool, whirlpool, sauna, two racquet ball courts, elevated
walking
track, exercise/weight room, locker rooms, public library and
multi-purpose/community meeting rooms.
Crookston
Crookston Community Pool
218-281-1180
Contact: Ken Stromberg
320
E.5th St
* All
Year
http://www.crookstonpool.com/
Olympic
size indoor pool and diving tank with sun deck. Winter
hours--Open swimming: M & TH 6:30-7:30 p.m., W & Fri 6:30-
8:00
p.m., Sat & Sun 1:00-3:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Summer
hours--M
through Sun. 1:00-3:00 p.m., M through Fri. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Closed
Tuesdays.
East Grand Forks
East Grand Forks City Pool
218-773-9231
919 5th
Ave NW
Located
in Sherlock Park.
Fosston
Fosston City Pool
218-435-1448
Contact: Pat Hanlon
215 E 1st
St
On Hwy 2
at High School
* Open
year round
* M, T,
Th, F
Indoor
Pool
Greenbush
Greenbush Community Pool
218-782-5211
On. Park
Ave.
* June -
August
* Sat.
1:00-6:00, Sun-Fri 1:00-5:00 & 6:00-8:00.
* Adult/
Student daily and season passes
Outdoor
swimming pool with lessons and public swimming.
Schedule
subject to change.
Hallock
Hallock City Pool
218-843-2737
Contact: Hank Noel
800 7th
St. SE
* June -
Aug.
* 1:00 -
9:00 p.m.
Located
in the City Park.
Red Lake Falls
Red Lake Falls Swimming Pool
218-253-2194
812
Chicago Ave. SW
* June -
August
Junior
Olympic Pool. Lessons, open swim, pool party rental.
Roseau
Roseau Community School Pool
218-463-2489
509 NE
3rd St.
Lessons
and public swimming. Open daily, times subject to change.
Stephen
Stephen Swimming Pool
218-478-3626
600
Lincoln Ave.
Outdoor
Pool - Open Swimming 1-5 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Kiddie pool,
lessons,
private lessons, water aerobics, pool parties, and snacks.
Campground and golf course close by.
Thief River Falls
Franklin Pool
218-681-4510
300
Spruce Ave. S
Franklin
Middle School
* Open
year round
Indoor
pool. Open to public and visitors, specified hours.
Warren
Warren City Pool
218-745-5343
E.
Pleasant & 8th St.
NE corner
of town
* M-F 2-5
pm and 7-9 pm, S & Su 1-5 & 7-9 pm
Located
in the City Park, near campgrounds, tennis court, baseball
field,
horseshoe area, volleyball area, golf course and fairgrounds.
Warroad
Middle School Indoor Pool
218-386-2371
510 Cedar
Ave.
In Middle
School
Sauna,
whirlpool, Olympic size lanes. Open to public and visitors at
specified
hours.
Warroad
Warroad Community Pool
218-386-1454 or 218-386-
4th Av NE
& MacKenzie
* June -
August
Located
in the Warroad Point Park. Outdoor sand beach-style pool.
Bowling
Ada
ARC Bowling Lanes
218-784-3901
16 East
4th Ave.
League
bowling from September - April.
Crookston
Corral Lanes
218-281-2426
Contact: Roger & Pat Juve
1700
University Ave.
*
August-May
East Grand Forks
Liberty Lanes
218-773-3477
1500 5th
Ave. NE
By Pamida,
just off Hwy 2.
Hallock
Sun Dog Lanes & Liquor
218-843-2227
Contact: Mike Osada
Hwy 75 N.
* 2:00 -
10:00 p.m.
Open year
round.
Roseau
Spare Time Bowl and Arcade
218-463-1956
121 Main
Ave. South
Thief River Falls
Family Bowl Inc.
218-681-1270
906 Hwy
32 South.
Twin Valley
Kegler Lanes
218-584-5588
Contact: Deb Helm
109 Main
Ave. W.
* Open
Year Round
League
bowling from September - April.
Movie Theatres
Ada
Orpheum Theatre
218-784-7565
305 W.
Main St.
Old-time
theatre showing movies Friday - Sunday.
Crookston
Grand Theatre
218-281-1820
124 East
2nd St.
http://www.moorefamilytheatres.com/
Oldest
continuously operating movie theatre in the U.S. Two screens.
East Grand Forks
River Cinema 12
218-399-9000
211
Demers Ave.
Located
in the Riverwalk Centre
http://www.moorefamilytheatres.com/
Fosston
Fosston Theatre
218-435-1700
105 1st
St. W
http://www.moorefamilytheatres.com/
Evening
movies and daily matinees.
Roseau
Roso Theatre
218-463-2601
310 Main
Ave. N
* Fri -
Mon at 7pm; also 4pm Sat and Sun
Thief River Falls
The Movies
218-681-9945
15469
Hwy. 59 SE
Warren
Sky-Vu Drive In
218-745-4161 or 218-745-
34880
State Hwy 1 NW
* May-Oct
weather permitting
www.skyvumovies.com
Weekends
in the summer months after dark. Check
www.warrenminnesota.com for
movie listings. Only a few left in Minnesota.
Tours
Crookston
Crookston Daily Times
218-281-2730
Contact: Randall Hultgren
124 S.
Broadway
http://crookstontimes.com/
Tours of
the newspaper printing process are available upon request.
Crookston
New Flyer of America
218-281-5752
214 5th
Ave SW
http://www.newflyer.com
Tours of
bus manufacturing plant are available by appointment
East Grand Forks
Heritage Village
218-773-3952
219 20th
Street NE
Next to
Technical College
http://www.egfheritage.com/
This
historic village serves as an instrument preserving the history
of the
Northern Red River Valley. During Heritage Days, the third
week of
every August, steam engine threshing machines, museum
displays,
demonstrations and much more await your visit. Weekend tours are
available. Call for tour arrangements.
East Grand Forks
Northern Lights Model Railroad
Assoc. & Museum
218-773-6668
1623
River Road NW
* 10 am -
4 pm on Saturdays
http://www.caseyholtjunction.org/
A
collection of Lionel HO scale model trains is housed in a building
that
resembles a train depot. Watch members operate a staged
workday
from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays or arrange for a tour.
Fertile
Bergeson Nursery and Gardens
218-945-6988
Contact: Eric Bergeson
4177
County Hwy 1
SE of
Fertile, in Norman County
http://www.bergesongardens.com
Self
guided tours of large gardens planted yearly with a variety of
annuals
and perennials which thrive in our climate. Annually changing displays.
Goodridge
Good-Vue Ayr Farms
218-378-4380
Contact: Lynn & Norman Hanson
21625
330th Ave NE
June -
Mid September
* 10 am -
4 pm
Dairy and
small grain operation. Call for an appointment.
Greenbush
Central Boiler
218-782-2575
Contact: Janie Brandon
20502
160th Street
http://www.centralboiler.com
Central
Boiler, established in 1984, is the premier manufacturer of
quality
outdoor wood furnaces in North America.
Greenbush
DRB Fabrication
218-782-5622
Contact: Don Brekke
700
County Rd. 7 N
Metal
stamping, machining, and fabrication of aluminum and carbon steel.
Middle River
Agassiz Wildlife Refuge Tour
218-449-4115
22996
290th St. NE
12 mi N
of Thief River Falls on Hwy 32, then 11 mi E on Marshall County Rd 7
* Open
early spring - October
*
Daylight Hours
www.fws.gov/Midwest/Agassiz/
"Lost Bay
Drive" a four mile long self-guided auto drive, 100 foot
observation tower and a 14 foot observation deck with sightings of a
variety
of animal and plant life. University classes and other groups
may be
given talks and tours if arrangements are made in advance.
Red Lake Falls
Northwest Manufacturing
218-253-4328
600 Polk
Ave. SW
www.woodmaster.com
Manufacturers of wood, corn and pellet stoves. Please call ahead to
schedule
a tour of the facility.
Red Lake Falls
The HOMARK Company
218-253-2777 or 800-382-
100 3rd
St.
http://www.homark.com/
This
employee owned company, manufactures mobile homes and
manufactured housing. Call to arrange a tour of the facility.
Roseau
Christian Hockey Inc.
218-463-2111
1082 3rd
St. NW
www.cbhockey.com
A hockey
stick manufacturing company started in 1964. Tours are
available, please call for an appointment.
Roseau
Polaris Experience Center
218-463-4999
205 5th
Ave. SW
North of
Polaris on Hwy 89
* Open
11 am to 7 pm Mon-Fri., 11 - 5 Sat.
www.polarisindustries.com
Walk back
through time to see vintage snowmobile machines, also
new
models on display. Retail gift shop. Please call for large groups of
people.
Roseau
Polaris Industries
218-463-2312
301 5th
Ave SW
Hwy 89
South
* 2 pm
Monday- Friday
http://www.polarisindustries.com/
Tour of
the Polaris snowmobile factory and Polaris Experience
Center.
Large groups call ahead.
Thief River Falls
Arctic Cat Inc.
218-681-8558
601
Brooks Ave S.
* Open
year round
* M - F
8 am to 5 pm
http://www.arcticcat.com/
Arctic
Cat Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all
terrain
vehicles (ATV's) and snowmobiles under the Arctic Cat
brand
names, as well as related parts, garments and accessories.
Tours
offered at 1:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Please call ahead to
arrange large group tours.
Thief River Falls
Digi-Key Corporation
218-681-6674
701
Brooks Ave. S.
* Open
year round
http://www.digikey.com/
Digi-Key,
one of the leading distributors of electronic components
in the
United States, offers weekday tours on a reservation basis,
between
9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Tours are approximately one hour in length
Warroad
Heatmor Inc.
218-386-2769 or 1-800-
834-7552
105
Industrial Park Court NE
http://www.heatmor.com/
Tour of
the outdoor wood burning stove manufacturer. Call for
Warroad
Marvin Windows & Doors
888-537-7828 or 218-386-
802 State
Ave. N
http://www.marvin.com
Manufacturer of custom made windows and doors. A one hour tour
given on
a walk-in or reservation basis.
Libraries
Ada
Ada Public Library
218-784-4480
107 4th
Ave E.
http://www.larl.org/branch/ada.html
Climax
Climax Public Library
218-857-2455
104 W.
Broadway
http://www.larl.org/branch/climax.html
Crookston
Crookston Public Library
218-281-4522
Contact: Eileen Beutel
110 N Ash
St.
http://www.larl.org/branch/crookston.html
East Grand Forks
Campbell Public Library
218-773-9121
422 4th
St NW
http://www.eastgrandforks.net/library/
Fertile
Fertile Public Library
218-945-6137
Contact: Linda Black
101 South
Mill St.
http://www.larl.org/branch/fertile.html
Fosston
Fosston Public Library
218-435-1320
403 N.
Foss Ave.
http://www.larl.org/branch/fosston.html
Greenbush
Greenbush Public Library
218-782-2218
234 Main
St., PO Box 9
http://www.nwrlib.org/greenbush.htm
Audio,
visual, computers, copier service, meeting room and story
time.
Several activities throughout the year.
Hallock
Hallock Public Library
218-843-2401
Contact: Peggy Pearson
163 3rd
St. S
http://www.nwrlib.org/hallock.htm
Hendrum
Hendrum Library
218-861-6028
308 Main
St. E
In the
Professional Building
http://www.larl.org/branch/hendrum.html
Karlstad
Karlstad Public Library
218-843-2178
104 1st
South Suite 4
* Wed
from 12:30 - 6:30
http://www.nwrlib.org/karlstad.htm
McIntosh
McIntosh Public Library
218-563-4555
115
Broadway NW
M - 10 a
- 3 p; T&T - 5-8 p; W&F - 12-5 p
http://www.larl.org/branch/mcintosh.html
Red Lake Falls
Red Lake Falls Public Library
218-253-2992
105
Champagne Ave. SW
http://www.nwrlib.org/rlf.htm
Roseau
Roseau Public Library
218-463-2825
121
Center St. E, Suite 100
http://www.nwrlib.org/roseau.htm
Thief River Falls
Northwest Regional Library
218-681-4325
101 E 1st
St.
http://www.nwrlib.org/trf.htm
Warren
Godel Memorial Library
218-745-5465
314 E.
Johnson Ave.
*year
round
http://www.nwrlib.org/godel.htm
Warroad
Warroad Public Library
218-386-1283
202 Main
Ave.
*Year
Round
*10 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
http://www.nwrlib.org/warroad.htm
Audio,
visual, fax, computers, laminating service, meeting room.
Special Attractions
Ada
Norman County Raceway
218-791-7169
Located
at the county fairgrounds
* April -
September
www.ncraceway.com
Thursday
night multiple car class races.
Crookston
Crookston Gun Club
218-281-5143 (Seasonal)
Contact: Wayne Swanson
2 mi. N
of Crookston on Hwy 75 & 1/4 mi. W on Twp Gravel.
or call
218-281-1614. Rifle Range 4 100 yd - benches. 3 Trap
Houses.
Pistol Range, 12 targets 7.5, 25 and 50 yards. Pin Table &
Metallic
Knock-Downs, Sporting Clays Range with 10 Stations. Call
for times
and dates. We also teach Minnesota Gun Safety Training.
Fertile
Agassiz Environmental Learning
Center
218-945-3129
Contact: Kristen Fuglseth
400
Summit Ave. SW
* Jan. -
Dec.
*
Staffed with volunteers from 2-5 p.m.
http://aelcfertile.org/
School
environmental education.
Trail
Maps are available.
Greenbush
Greenbush Race Track
218-469-0576
North end
of Greenbush on Co. Rd 7.
http://www.greenbushracepark.com/
Stock Car
Races. Usually held weekends, Mid-May thru Labor Day.
Greenbush
Wojo's Arena
218-782-3751
Contact: Keith & Dana Wojciechowski
23162
220th St.
http://www.wojoshorsetraining.com/
Outdoor
horse area. Activities include team roping, game days,
horse
training, trail riding and other horse related events.
Halstad
Red River Valley Saddle Club
218-456-2462
Located
at the Ada fairgrounds
* May -
October
www.rrv.net/rrvsc/
Judged
and timed events with a potluck lunch. Six shows occur with
a year
end awards banquet.
Middle River
Winter Attractions
218-222-3608
Contact: Sue Grindeland
250 Hill
Ave.
Outdoor
lighted skating rink with warming house and a winter sliding hill.
Perley
Valley Sportsman's Club
218-861-6302
1429
180th St.
Shooting
range with weekly trap shoots.
Plummer
Two Fools Vineyard & Winery
218-465-4655
LeRoy and Carol Stumpf
12501
240th Ave. SE
June to
October
Saturday
and Sunday, Noon to 6:00 pm
http://www.twofoolsvineyard.com/
Minnesota's northern-most vineyard. Featuring red, white, rose and
specialty wines. Tours, free tasting and a gift shop. "A Hidden
Treasure Worth The Visit."
Red Lake Falls
Voyageurs View
218-253-4329 or 218-253-
Co Rd 13
N
*
Memorial Day to Labor Day
http://www.voyageursview.com/
Tubing on
the Red Lake River; shuttle service provided. 2 to 3 hour
runs with
rapids, islands, cliffs and forest. See listing in Campground
Section
for more information.
Thief River Falls
Seven Clans Casino & Waterpark
218-681-3249
20595
Center Street East
Located
at Seven Clans Casino, 8 miles south on Highway 59.
* Year
round
* 8 am
-11 pm M-F, 8 am - 2 am Sat & Sun
* $15.00
per person, discount rate after 8 pm
http://www.sevenclanscasino.com/
Waterpark
has 8 waterslides and a lazy river. Do not have to be a
motel
guest to enjoy the waterpark. Snack bar located in waterpark.
More
than 700 slots, 10 blackjack tables, great food, players club and 151
suite motel.
Twin Valley
Ranch Rodeo
218-584-8441
Contact: Donald E. Jensen (Ulen)
Competition held four times throughout the summer at Jenson Cattle
Company. Participate or view six events including team
penning/sorting/branding, pasture rustling and team doctoring in both
chutes
and pastures. Captures the feel of old style ranching.
Twin Valley
Rifle Range Trap and Skeet
218-945-6874
Contact: Wayne Bakke
Twin Valley
Twin Valley Riders Club
218-584-5452
Contact: Matt or Jodi Kvien
http://twinvalleyridersclub.com/
The Twin
Valley Riders Club Arena is set up for horse shows,
roping,
ranch rodeos and team penning/sorting. "Fun Days" horse
events
every third Sunday in May through August. May to
Free
primitive camping near Twin Valley Riders Club Equestrian
Park.
Flush toilets available.
There is
a trail that joins to the Agassiz Recreational Trail, as well as
many
river trails.
Warren
Northwest Minnesota Arts
218-745-6733
Contact: Mara Wittman
115 South
Main
www.nwrdc.org/arts.htm
The Arts
Council web site is filled with information on local arts
organizations including performance theater and visual art galleries.
The
site also includes a directory of information on local artists
who
create original art that is for sale. Some artists studio's are
open to
the public and are great places to visit while on vacation in
our
area. Additional event listings and artists profiles are listed on
www.culturepulse.org and
www.mnartists.org
Warroad
Country Corn Maze
218-469-3390
Contact: Art & Camille Krahn
59404
County Road 12
* August
20 - October 9
www.countrycornmaze.org
Admission
includes as many trips through the maze as you desire,
hayrides,
bale castle, one shot with the giant slingshot, campfires
and more!
Open Fridays & Saturday from 1 - 10 pm. Other
days/times by appointment for groups of 20 or more. 2010 theme is
"Amazing Minnesota!"
Warroad
Seven Clans Casino
218-386-3381 or 800-815-
1012 East
Lake St.
* 24
hours/day
http://www.sevenclanscasino.com/
Blackjack, Keeno, 250 direct payout slotmachines. Open 7 days a
week.
Includes the Lakeview Restaurant.
Warroad
The Shed
218-386-2211
* Hours
vary, please call for availability
Classic
and muscle car collection displayed in a 24,000 square foot
building.
Approximately 70 cars available for your viewing enjoyment.
Warroad
Wm. S. Marvin Training and
Visitor Center
218-386-4333
Junction
of Hwy 11 and Hwy 313
* 8 am -
6 pm weekdays, 1 pm - 4 pm weekends
* free
http://visitor.marvin.com
Experience the history of Marvin Windows and Doors! Located at
the
corner of highways 11 and 313, the Visitor Center is open to the
public
with free admission 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 1:00 p.m.
to 4:00
p.m. weekends. The exhibits include a combination of
artifacts
and interactive presentations to create a memorable experience for
visitors of all ages.
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