In 1902, five businessmen embarked on a mining venture and laid the foundation for a successful global corporation. Exhibits include: Attorney John Dwan's recreated office; a history of the company including photos, artifacts and documents; a lab; and hands-on interactive programs and technology applications. The original office building has been restored and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Aquatic adventures await you in our huge indoor waterpark! At the Big Splash Minnesota Indoor Waterpark, you'll find 38,000 square feet of fun featuring three 4-story-tall waterslides.
Grown-ups and kids alike can float down our Lazy River on an inner tube or relax in our tropical whirlpool spa. And the whole family will love the children's play fort with water blasters and geysers, a basketball shootout, lily pad waterwalk, and more.
Just watch out for "Calypso Cabana", the 500-gallon splash bucket!
While Roseau is well-known for its hockey and snowmobiles, Roseau is so much more. This unique city, just minutes from the Canadian Border, sits just 20 minutes from world class fishing on renowned Lake of the Woods. Situated at a transition point of two unique landscapes, the pine forest to the east and the ancient Lake Agassiz plains of the west, Roseau is like no other place in the state.
Ice climbing is one of the fastest growing extreme sports in Minnesota, with climbers from around the world scaling hot spots like Duluth, Sandstone and Winona every winter. Learn more about ice climbing in Minnesota, including our most popular festivals and where to go and rent gear.
For outdoor enthusiasts — of which there are many in Minnesota — the urge to camp during the coldest part of the year is just as strong as it is in the spring,
Summer on the North Shore is a magical time of year—the sun is at its zenith, boats dot the Grand Marais harbor, and the warm, sunny days beckon us outdoors.
North House Folk School's annual Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the best of summer on Lake Superior. Join us in Grand Marais June 19 - 21, 2026 for a joy-filled weekend that weaves together craft, community, and the beauty of long days by the big lake. Discover, dance, paddle, create, and welcome the brightest season at this festival!
In the heart of the holiday season, an event takes place that draws crowds from near and far. Steaming cups of hot cocoa, the sounds of hooves clippity-clapping along the streets, and candles flickering in the breeze, creates a magically and can’t miss one-night festival.
The weather will be cool, but the jazz will be HOT at the Winter Jazz Fest on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Crooners Supper Club. The 2025 Winter Jazz Fest line-up features some of the top names in local music, including the Peter Kogan Quintet, Jennifer Grimm, and Red Planet with Kavyesh Kavirajl. Guests may purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. Plus, we will be announcing the 2025 Twin Cities Jazz Festival Jazz88 Main Stage lineup.
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Age Divisions
There will also be events where parents and guardians can participate with their children.
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The following are some of our activities.
