Green Gate Guest Houses

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Green Gate Guest Houses

Food scene

Homemade sandwiches, treats and coffee drinks, plus a fun vibe. Perfect stop along the St.James spur of Mesabi Trail, so bike there from our property in the warmer months!
The Hive Coffee And Bakeshop
103 N Main St
Homemade sandwiches, treats and coffee drinks, plus a fun vibe. Perfect stop along the St.James spur of Mesabi Trail, so bike there from our property in the warmer months!
Favorite of locals and visitors alike. Try their popular Hotsy Potsy pizza if you can handle a little heat!
8 locals recommend
Vi's Pizza & TNT Bar
301 Main St
8 locals recommend
Favorite of locals and visitors alike. Try their popular Hotsy Potsy pizza if you can handle a little heat!
Because it’s an authentic Jamaican experience in northern Minnesota, that’s why!
6 locals recommend
The Whistling Bird
101 Broadway
6 locals recommend
Because it’s an authentic Jamaican experience in northern Minnesota, that’s why!
Local brewery with unique variations of traditional fare. Their Eveleth location is much closer, but go to the Hibbing location if you’re visiting the MN Discovery Center
9 locals recommend
BoomTown Brewery & Woodfire Grill
531 E Howard St
9 locals recommend
Local brewery with unique variations of traditional fare. Their Eveleth location is much closer, but go to the Hibbing location if you’re visiting the MN Discovery Center
Support local and eat healthy- groceries and deli, along the Mesabi trail if you’re riding!
6 locals recommend
Natural Harvest Food Co-op
732 4th St N
6 locals recommend
Support local and eat healthy- groceries and deli, along the Mesabi trail if you’re riding!
You haven’t lived like an Iron Ranger unless you’ve eaten a pasty. Take a few home, too!
Carlson Sausage and Pasty Kitchen
111 MN-135
You haven’t lived like an Iron Ranger unless you’ve eaten a pasty. Take a few home, too!
Spectacular view of a 600-foot deep lake from the patio- plan to dine here when the weather cooperates!
Wacootah Grille
5904 Giants Ridge Rd
Spectacular view of a 600-foot deep lake from the patio- plan to dine here when the weather cooperates!
One of the oldest continuous businesses on the Range serving traditionally made sausages and ethnic foods.
Koshars Sausage Kitchen
101 S Broadway
One of the oldest continuous businesses on the Range serving traditionally made sausages and ethnic foods.
If a day trip to Ely is in the cards, eat here!
23 locals recommend
Insula Restaurant
145 E Sheridan St
23 locals recommend
If a day trip to Ely is in the cards, eat here!
Our area’s newest dining option, already receiving great reviews!
Neighbor's BBQ
Our area’s newest dining option, already receiving great reviews!

Sightseeing

Picturesque mining museum and one of a kind underground mine tour- there’s a reason why this is one of the most popular attractions in Minnesota!
Soudan Mine Historical Marker
McKinley Park Road
Picturesque mining museum and one of a kind underground mine tour- there’s a reason why this is one of the most popular attractions in Minnesota!
If you’re interested in wolves, this is your place!
37 locals recommend
International Wolf Center
1396 MN-169
37 locals recommend
If you’re interested in wolves, this is your place!
Interesting bear tour for all ages
26 locals recommend
North American Bear Center
1926 Minnesota 169
26 locals recommend
Interesting bear tour for all ages
Beautiful park, museum, gardens
Olcott Park
Olcott Park
Beautiful park, museum, gardens
Incredible view of an active iron mining operation
7 locals recommend
Hull–Rust–Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine
Penobscot Road
7 locals recommend
Incredible view of an active iron mining operation
Finnish history tour in Embarrass MN- the coldest spot in the country!
6 locals recommend
Nelimark Homestead Museum
4839 Salo Rd
6 locals recommend
Finnish history tour in Embarrass MN- the coldest spot in the country!
Right in the center of town, Honk is our mascot! Take a selfie with Honk and enjoy the park, pavilion, playground and gardens.
Honk the Moose Statue
Main Street
Right in the center of town, Honk is our mascot! Take a selfie with Honk and enjoy the park, pavilion, playground and gardens.

Recreation

Active travel options in the great outdoors!
Ski, bike, hike, golf, paddle and eat- this place is the reason we chose to live here!
17 locals recommend
Giants Ridge Recreation Area
6329 Wynne Creek Dr
17 locals recommend
Ski, bike, hike, golf, paddle and eat- this place is the reason we chose to live here!
135 mile paved trail that passes right by our properties. Bike/hike/run/blade!
14 locals recommend
Mesabi Trail
111 Station 44 Rd
14 locals recommend
135 mile paved trail that passes right by our properties. Bike/hike/run/blade!
Fantastic singletrack mountain biking and hiking trails with spectacular views!
7 locals recommend
RedHead Mountain, Mountain Bike Trailhead
1005 Discovery Dr
7 locals recommend
Fantastic singletrack mountain biking and hiking trails with spectacular views!
This is the place if you enjoy serious offroad driving challenges!
Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
7196 Pettit Rd
This is the place if you enjoy serious offroad driving challenges!
Sandy beach/park with restrooms on Embarrass Lake. Fishing pier. Canoe/kayak rentals. Only a mile from our property.
Vermilion Trail Campground
321 Main St
Sandy beach/park with restrooms on Embarrass Lake. Fishing pier. Canoe/kayak rentals. Only a mile from our property.
Where the locals swim!
Lake Ore-be-gone
Where the locals swim!

Relaxation

Branch location in The Lodge at Giants Ridge offers massage and other treatments.
Laurentian Divide Salon & Spa
408 Chestnut St
Branch location in The Lodge at Giants Ridge offers massage and other treatments.