Location: Hibbing
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Top 10 Things to do in Hibbing, United States
Hibbing is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 16,361 at the 2010 census. The city was built on the rich iron ore of the Mesabi Iron Range. At the edge of town is the largest open-pit iron mine in the world, the Hull–Rust–Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine. U.S. Highway 169, State Highway 37, State Highway 73, Howard Street, and 1st Avenue are five of the main routes in Hibbing. The Range Regional Airport offers daily commercial flights between Hibbing and Minneapolis, as well as hosting many private pilots and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fire fighting aircraft.
Restaurants in Hibbing
1. Hull Rust Mahoning Mine View
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By grammyq - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Great place to visit if you are interested in mining history in Minnesota, I was amazed with how long they have been mining in this area. They have equipment trucks, tires etc. for you to see up close and get pictures with or in. You can also see the trucks hauling down in the mine pretty cool.
2. Minnesota Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Karen D - Palmetto, Florida
As my husband and I have never travelled in Minnesota, this was a very informative stop. We learned so much about the immigrants, native people, mining, etc., etc. most of the exhibits are in the museum rather than outside. Be sure to watch the 35 minute documentary in the theater, if you have time. It is very helpful.
3. Hull Rust Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
The largest open pit mine in the world.
Reviewed By GV14218 - St Paul, MN
My wife and I are in Hibbing on a business trip. When possible we like to check out local sights and learn about the area. No better place than here. It's free, takes under 30 minutes, and has friendly staff to answer questions. Also check out the former town of North Hibbing, literally moved about 100 years ago to make way for the mining business - it's on the way to the the Hull Rust site. Streets are still there, also sidewalks and some building foundations. Easy walk around. Posted information tells the story.
4. Minnesota Musem of Mining
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Michael R - Hilo, Hawaii
The Minnesota Museum of Mining is an excellent place to learn about the iron mining industry in Minnesota. The Mesabi Range is a large iron deposit that has been instrumental in the economy of Minnesota and the United States. This history is well chronicled in the equipment and displays of this museum. We were lucky enough to see an iron melting and pour while we were visiting the museum. This place is interesting and informative and should be visited to get a good idea of the iron mining of this whole area.
5. Greyhound Bus Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Center devoted to the origin and history of the Greyhound Bus Company.
Reviewed By lsmj001 - Houghton, Michigan
This museum needs money! Lots of Greyhound buses on the property, and you can go inside them. Large exhibit of Greyhound memorabilia. It's all a little shabby, which is too bad. Worth visiting.
6. Hibbing Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By viking226 - Minnesota
A hidden gem a little out of the way place and a treasure of info, lots of history and a huge amount of photos and such
7. Bob Dylan's House
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 37 reviews
This residence, where musician Bob Dylan grew up, is not open to the public.
Reviewed By minneapol - Grey Eagle, Minnesota
We just drove by. It's just a house . He only lived there as a very young boy. The town of Hibbing is a lovely place to explore. Try the Hull/Rust Mine largest open pit mine viewing and it's free. Spectacular views. Many other things to see in this old mining town. The architecture on some of the old buildings is great.
8. Carey Lake Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By JesseWhite - Fitchburg, Wisconsin
My wife and I stopped in and headed on a hike along the trails. The beach and park was well maintained and there was plenty of free parking throughout the park.
9. Mesabi Ridge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Iron mine discovered in the late 1800s.
Reviewed By UF_RX_1999 - Orlando, Florida
My wife and I did a two week tour of several cities in Minnesota, including Grand Marais, Duluth & Hibbing. We were up there to escape the Florida heat and didn't really know what we were going to do, but turned out to have a really great vacation. Please see my other posts regarding lodging, meals, etc. if you are interested in a similar trip.
We spent a half day or so skating on the Mesabi trail east from Hibbing. It was a pretty nice trail...a few sections had pebbles or rough pavement, but in excellent condition considering the winters. A few small hills but nothing crazy if you know what you're doing. The little section we skated on was nice enough but there weren't any vista's or overlooks, etc. If you're in the area and need a place to ride, run or skate, try it out. I think they use it for snowmobiling in the winters.
10. Laurentian Divide
Overall Ratings
3 based on 6 reviews
Located in the northeast section of Minnesota, this hill is nearly 100 miles long.
Reviewed By Justin B - Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
So this is basically the spot where all of the water in MN starts to flow north into Hudson Bay instead of lake superior.
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