Ironhorse Railroad Park

Started in 1963 with the purchase of Traprock locomotive #4 the Ironhorse Central Railroad Museum is celebrating its 50th year. We are located in Chisago City, MN and have been in this location since 1966. Richard and Robert Thompson and Doug Alexander started back in the 1950's collecting railroad memorabilia, taking photos and going on MRA fan trips. They purchased engine #4 in 1963 and had it stored until 1966 when it was moved to the present location. Track construction was started that year and in 1984 the circle was completed and a final spike ceremony was held celebrating the event.

Chisholm Iron Trail Campground

The Chisholm Iron Trail Campground is owned & operated by the City of Chisholm. Located right in Chisholm, below the water tower, on the service road of Hwy 73.
50 full hookup (30 or 50 amp) sites and 5 tent sites. Clean restrooms, firewood, hot showers, dump station, laundry facilities, picnic tables, and WiFi is available to all sites.
Chisholm Iron Trail Campground is open YEAR-ROUND, allowing all camping types and most sizes.

Iron Range Tourism

Visit northeastern Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range, and you'll know why Mesabi is Magic.

Named for a native American word for the constellation Orion, Mesabi is the place where great riches exist: deep forests, clear waters, veins of minerals and much more.

This winter, travel from town to town, to Canada and back, on thousands of miles of snowmobile trails, all with spurs to 12 welcoming Iron Range towns. Find a variety of lodging, plus plenty of places to drink and dine.

Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area

Minnesota's premier off-highway vehicle recreation area spans 1,200 acres and has 36 miles of scenic trails. The area has iron-ore pits, stockpiles and tailings basins that create a hilly environment and a wide variety of altitude changes. Scenic overlooks offer views that stretch for miles, and riders will find spectacular off-road riding for all skill levels.

Iron Range Historical Society

80 albums containing 20,000 photographs, old newspapers and directories of Iron Range residents from 1899 can be found here. Other artifacts are onsite including books, photo display and machines. Publication of 4 newsletters annually and 1 book each year. Memberships at $10 annually.

Iron Range Eatery

Community family experience. Have a seat and a meal and chat up a neighbor.

Iron Horse Prairie SNA

Iron Horse Prairie is a triangular shaped site between two diverging abandon railroad spurs. For many years, the "iron horses" of the railroad served to protect this 35-acre site from cultivation or other disturbance, leaving what is now the finest and largest contiguous example of mesic tallgrass prairie remaining in this southern corner of the state. Species diversity is very high on this site and includes the rare plant species Sullivant's milkweed, Indian plantain, wild quinine, and valerian.

Iron Horse Bar & Grill

With generous portions and mouth watering burgers that are done to perfection, homemade pizzas, steaks, and an amazing Philly, you cannot go wrong at the Iron Horse. It's a small town bar that's full of character. Come in for a drink and listen to some music, sing Karaoke, or put on your best poker face for a friendly game of Texas Hold'em.

Iron Fire Bar & Grille

At the water's edge, overlooking beautiful Leech Lake, the dining room offers a casual atmosphere and a wide menu to include: Roasted Duck, Chicken, Charbroiled steaks, Frog Legs, Walleye Filet, variety of Grilled Burgers, Wraps, Salads, BBQ Ribs and the Chef's own signature creations along with your favorite cocktails. Stop in by Car, Boat or Snowmobile.

Irma's Kitchen

Irma's Kitchen Restaurant is open Monday-Saturday, from mid-June through Labor Day and weekends in the fall and features lunch and dinner prepared to order using only the freshest ingredients produced by local family farms.The emphasis is on fresh to table in this lovely rustic style log dining space with great food and a cozy ambiance. The entrees featured at Irma's Kitchen include social plates, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Irma's Kitchen also offers a Children's Menu and full cocktail service.