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Chisholm

Entry Point


For access to the Mesabi TrailSM from Highway 169, exit onto 4th Ave SE (downtown exit). Trail access is on the right about 150 feet from Highway 169. (see map)

About Chisholm


Along the Trail, seven miles east of Hibbing, is the city of Chisholm. It is home to one of the region's major tourist attractions called Ironworld. Longyear Lake is also located within city limits and has swimming beaches and a boat launch. Other attractions include the Museum of Mining, a WPA Project called the Rock Wall and Museum, Classic Car Museum, Bruce Mine Headframe, and the Iron Ore Miner Memorial.

The town has a library, post office and city hall.

Highlights


Some of the annual events in Chisholm coincide with events held at Ironworld, such as the Blues Street Dance in early June and the Polka Street Dance in later June (and city-wide garage sale). The beginning of September is the Annual Fire Day Fest.

Services


Many restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores are located in Chisholm.

Call 911 for emergencies. There are several medical clinics in town and a hospital located in Hibbing, seven miles west.

For more information on recreation and attractions, click here.

SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY OF CHISHOLM (Click on a category to view locations.)

Attractions
Entertainment
Lodging
Shopping and Merchandise
Wheel Pass Vendors

On the Trail

Spring & Summer

Attraction and View Point Biking Campgrounds Fishing Hiking Inline Skating Jogging and Running Public Boat Access

Fall & Winter

Cross-Country Skiing Ice Fishing Ice Skating

"Wheel Spoken Here" Trail side stories, reports and information.

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