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hinckleymn.com Click on the advertisers with green borders to connect to their websites! VISITORS GUIDE 2019 EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA Hinckley | Sandstone | Moose Lake | Pine City YOU HOLD ALL THE CARDS. CAMERA READY 12/21/2018 ENJOY A WINNING GETAWAY! We have everything you need for the perfect stay — incredible dining, full-service bars, relaxing accommodations, 24/7 gaming action, and so much more. There’s never a dull moment at Grand Casino! GRANDCASINOMN.COM WELCOME TO HINCKLEY As we celebrate our 25th year of providing visitors with all the essential “insider” information about Hinckley and East Central Minnesota, I’m reminded of the old adage that, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” While we seem to get less walk-in and phone inquiries than we once CONTENTS did, the volume of queries via the internet has more than made up for those declines. So the way that people are getting their information has certainly changed. But, what hasn’t changed is the type of information and questions that prospective visitors ask about. The most commonly asked question is Welcome to Hinckley still, what are the essential things that should be seen and done while visiting Hinckley? History & Heritage 3 Every visit should include a world-famous caramel roll from Tobies. Cassidy’s, Daggett’s and Chris’ Downtown Hinckley also offer delicious, fresh bakery goods daily. For a relaxing, family-style meal, Tobies, the Whistlestop Cafe, Cassidy’s, and Bear Creek Tavern offer Sandstone 10 a wide variety of menu choices. If you like steak, The Winds Steakhouse is your place. If you prefer a pizza or burger, then stop into Firestorm Café or The Final Score. Moose Lake 12 With more than 2500 slot machines, pull tabs, blackjack and poker, Grand Casino Hinckley is the quintessential destination for gaming aficionados. Pine City 14 Grand Casino Hinckley hosts world-class musicians and entertainment acts throughout the year at its convention center and outdoor amphitheater. Live entertainment acts appear weekly at the Silver Sevens Lounge. Hinckley and Pine City both offer free summer concerts in the park, showcasing Lodging & Accommodations 16 popular local and regional acts. Revisit our area’s rich and colorful heritage at The Hinckley Fire Museum, Snake River Fur Post and Campgrounds & Resorts 17 Pine County Historical Museum. Bring the entire family and get your learn on. The Willard Munger Trail is perfect for a leisurely bike ride or snowmobile tour. St. Croix and Banning Meeting & Convention Space 18 State Parks offer a multitude of camping, hiking, canoeing and kayaking opportunities on the Kettle and St. Croix Rivers. Hinckley Corn and Clover, Pyro Borealis, Sandstone Quarry Days and Moose Lake Agate Days are Restaurants 19 popular summer celebrations for residents and visitors alike. The Hinckley Grand Celebration powwow celebrates native heritage through dance. Outdoor Activities & Recreation 20 Nothing is more relaxing than a long soak in a hot tub at America’s Best Value Inn, Days Inn, The Grand Casino Hotel, Grand Hinckley Inn or Grand Northern Inn. If home away from home is more your State Parks & Forests 21 style, be sure to book a stay at the Grand RV Park. Their chalets provide all the conveniences of home, away from home. There’s even a pool and onsite store to ensure your stay is more fun and convenient. Area Golf Courses 22 Whatever your interest, Hinckley has something fun and exciting for everyone. With so many places to go, things to see and activities to do, you may have to visit more than once to truly discover the Entertainment & Family Fun 23 experience that makes this “Distinctly Hinckley.” For your FREE visitors guide call or visit us online: Shopping in Hinckley 24 800-952-4282 www.hinckleymn.com Historic Sites 25 The Covers Calendar of Events 26 Front Cover: "Autumn Encouter", Original Artwork by Collin Bogle See more of Collin's work @ collinbogle.com Back Cover: Photo courtesy of Tony Vavricka, Hard Water Sports Published by: Hinckley Convention & Visitors Bureau $ Bargains 29 Other photos courtesy of: Aileen Croupe/Hinckley News Grand Casino Hinckley Terri Bullock Pine City Pioneer Emilee Franklin/Pine County Courier Al Rose/Star Gazette Grand National Golf Course Kevin Anderson Lupe Buzo Jennifer Yocum-Stans/Hinckley News Lenora Ludzack Nichole Pitreski COPYRIGHT® 2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. The Publisher has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the material in the Hinckley Area Visitors Guide. However, as unpredictable changes and errors do occur, the publisher can assume no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions. www.hinckleymn.com • Hinckley Convention & Visitors Bureau • 1-800-952-4282 3 HINCKLEY GPS: 46-008469 N 092-558429 W EARLY HINCKLEY: THE FIRE The Ojibwe had lived near the St. Croix River since the mid-1800’s, amidst the natural wealth the land had to offer. Because of the abundance of white pine trees in the Hinckley area, loggers migrated here and built the first saw mill in 1869. That same year, the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad pushed into Hinckley With the coming of the railroad, the lumber industry boomed and for twenty years, Hinckley was a growing, prosperous town. On September 1, 1894, all of that changed. With blowing winds, low humidity and less than two inches of summer rain, the area was a prime target for fire. Drought fires were common along the railroad tracks and logging camps, since loggers would set fire to slash before moving on. Hinckley Fire Museum Saturday, September 1, 1894, began as another oppressively hot day with smaller fires threatening area towns. To add to the problem, a huge layer of cool air PU from a temperature inversion held down the heat, smoke 320-384-7338 Open12/14/2018 May 1 – October 23 and gasses of these fires. Two fires eventually joined 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Sunday together, creating one large fire that penetrated the Closed Mondays (except July & August) inversion, reaching the cool air above. That air came 5 Blocks West of I-35 Downtown Hinckley rushing down into the fires to create a vortex (a tornado of flames), which quickly grew larger, becoming a fierce “Your Hometown Communications Company.” firestorm. The fire first destroyed the towns of Mission Creek and Pokegama (now Brook Park) before reaching Give us a call at (800) 222-9809 Hinckley. When it was over, the firestorm had completely or visitPU us online at www.scibroadband.com destroyed 6 towns. More than 480 square miles lay black 12/14/2018 Triple Play Packages and smoldering. The firestorm was devastating; it lasted four hours and destroyed everything in its path. The death starting at $89.85$84.85 toll exceeded 400. Whistle Stop EXPLORE STORIES OF Café THE FUR TRADE Hinckley PU CAMERA Your Stopover For Hearty Daily Specials READY All Day Breakfast12/14/2018 • Friday Night Beer Batter Fish Fry Monthly Prime Rib Every 1st Saturday • Delectable Dessert Pies 12/14/2018 Home Cooking At Its Best Open Daily: Mon-Sat 7am-7pm and Sun 7am-2pm (closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day) PINE CITY 305 Old Highway 61 South 320-629-6356 Hinckley • (320) 384-6106 MNHS.ORG 4 www.hinckleymn.com • Hinckley Convention & Visitors Bureau • 1-800-952-4282 MN Duluth 35 Twin Cities Today, the Hinckley Fire Museum commemorates the story of the Great Fire of 1894. Housed in the WI restored depot, rebuilt just after the fire, the museum is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Exhibits include the original waiting rooms for men and women, the eating area, known as the Beanery and the Freight Room, where once an hour a 20 minute documentary about the fire is shown. Upstairs in the Depot Agent’s Apartment, life in the 1890’s is recreated in the five-room living space. A replica “relief house” is also onsite for those interested in the post-fire reconstruction era. The museum is open May 1st through October, Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays, except in July and August. Group tours are also available upon request. Hinckley Fire Museum 106 Old Hwy 61 • Hinckley, MN 55037 • 320-384-7338 • hinckleyfiremuseum.com LOCATED AT EXIT 183 IN HINCKLEY! 324 Fire Monument Road • (320) 384-6213 PU FIREHOUSE11/15/2018 LOUNGE open Mon & Tues 3pm-1am, wed-sat 11am-1am daily lunch & social hour Monthly Drink Late night food specials! Specials! specials! (Wed-Fri 11am-2pm & Mon-Thurs 7pm-10pm) ($2.50/16oz. can/tap beer) (11am-2pm & 9pm-11pm) FIREHOUSE LIQUOR open Mon-sat 9am-10pm, sun 11am-6pm SENIOR DAY WINE KARAOKE, BINGO, TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS AND LIVE MUSIC 10% OFF NON-SALE ITEMS! 10% OFF NON-SALE ITEMS! WEEKLY! www.hinckleymn.com • Hinckley Convention & Visitors Bureau • 1-800-952-4282 5 HINCKLEY GPS: 46-008469 N 092-558429 W Schedule of Events Located halfway between Duluth and the Twin Cities, Hinckley is a March 29 community of great historic importance Cabin Fever Comedy Show to east central Minnesota, as well as a popular destination for vacationers of April 13 Easter Celebrations every interest. Grand Casino Hinckley (GCH) offers June (TBD) live entertainment, fine dining and a Bowling Tournament diverse selection of gaming options, June 1-August 31 including: slot machines, black jack and Southern Gospel Music Concerts, poker. Throughout 2019, GCH will First Presbyterian Church of Hinckley continue to upgrade its facilities to ensure guests have the very best gaming June 2-August 25 experience. Visit www.grandcasinomn.com for information on the latest Summer Gospel Nights Concert Series, additions to its facilities and dining establishments.
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