Crookston Attractions
Crookston's "Ice Buster Daze"
February, 2011
Ice Fishing Tournament in Central Park and Radar Runs on the Red Lake River. Activities for the entire family.
Crookston's Farmer's Market
Tuesday and Friday, 4:00 -7:00 pm, mid-June through mid-September at the Polk County Museum Grounds.
All products are homegrown or homemade from the Crookston area!
Midsummer Scandinavian Festival
June, 2011
Learn about the Scandinavian culture or celebrate if you are. Activities for the entire family.
Ox Cart Days Festival August 19 - 22, 2010
The third weekend of August, Crookston celebrates its heritage with the Ox Cart Days Festival held in the city's Central Park. The four-day celebration includes something for everyone, from bed races to pageants and parades.
Historic Highway 75 "King of Trails" Marketplace
September 11, 2010
The "Historic King of Trails", US Highway 75 (KT) crosses the entire United States, beginning in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and ending at the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, Texas. Learn more about this historic highway, by visiting the Highway 75 official website
Crookston's Annual "Winter Wonderland" December 3, 2010
Experience the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas during downtown Crookston's "Winter Wonderland" during the last "Festive Friday!"
Mount St. Benedict Cross Country Skiing
The Sisters of Mount St. Benedict have graciously opened their property to cross country skiers who are interested in enjoying and preserving the natural beauty of the woods. The ski trails are appropriate for all levels, from novice to expert.
Crookston City Parks
Visit one of our 19 parks, with amenities from quiet and playground areas to softball, tennis and basketball courts.
Downtown Walking Tour
Crookston features a large historic district in the downtown area, so don't forget to take the downtown walking tour! A majority of the storefronts have been renovated and new streets, sidewalks, and lights are in place. To learn more, stop by the Chamber/CVB for a copy of the self-guided walking tour of the historic downtown or check out the "Around Town" section of out gallery.
Grand Theatre
Take in a movie at the historic Grand Theatre, the oldest continually operating movie theatre in the United States. To view showtimes go www.crookstontheatre.com
Fishing on the Red Lake River
Go fishing on the Red Lake River. You can find everything from catfish, crappies, walleyes, to flatheads, northern pike, bass, red tail suckers, carp, and perch.
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Polk County Museum
Highway 2 East
218-281-1038
The Polk County Museum, one of the finest museums anywhere, is located on Highway 2 east in Crookston.
Museum displays include the following:
* School house from the 1890s
* Two-room prairie house built in 1881
* Summer kitchen
* Recreated blacksmith shop
* Regional fire equipment museum - New in 2000
* A pioneer kitchen, living room, and bedroom
* Country store
* Dental and medical clinics
* A communication center (featuring typewriters, a telephone switchboard, and other early forms of
communication)
The museum is open daily from May to September.
University of Minnesota, Crookston
On the northern edge of the community, you’ll find the campus called, "the college of the future today" by the Wall Street Journal. The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a four-year coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota system. UMC is the original "laptop university," issuing notebook computers to all full-time students since 1993.
According to past University of Minnesota president, Mark Yudof, he wishes all the University’s campuses looked as beautiful as Crookston! There are many beautiful flowerbeds on campus; you can’t miss them. The campus is also home to the Northwest Research and Outreach Center, the Extension Service, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) state offices, and the Valley Technology Park.
Area Attractions
A 640-acre natural area with over 10 miles of scenic recreational trails through the sand hills originally formed by glacial Lake Agassiz. On Highway #32 at Fertile.
218-266-2100
The Headwaters of the Mississippi River. Walk across the beginning of the mighty Mississippi and enjoy hiking or cycling on miles of trails in a pristine natural environment. Near Park Rapids.
218-253-2684
Located between Crookston and Red Lake Falls, MN. Historical park, historical interpretations in summer and fall. Boat landing, water, fishing, playground and outdoor restrooms.
218-687-2223
This 2,150 acre refuge offers a wide variety of wildlife-dependent recreational and educational opportunities. Over 9 miles of trails through six different habitat types provide an extensive opportunity to enjoy wildlife in a natural setting. Located 3 miles west of Erskine (MN) on U.S. Highway 2, then south 2.5 miles.
800-881-0712
Gambling, lounge and restaurant. On Highway 59 near Thief River Falls, MN.
800-435-STAR
Entertainment, 24-hour gaming and restaurants at Mahnomen.
218-637-6600
A traditional bed-and-breakfast inn on Maple Lake (near Mentor, MN). 16 unique guest rooms, 19th century style dining room and Recollections Gift Shop. Located 22 mile east of Crookston.
Voyageur's View Campground & Tubing
218-253-2031 or 218-253-4329
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day for tubing and camping. Electrical and water hook-ups, showers and flush toilets. Tubing with shuttle service, 2-3 hours of tubing with islands and rapids, canoeing, boat rental, fishing, miniature golf, volleyball, horseshoes, playground, game room, souvenir lodge and groceries in Red Lake Falls, MN.
Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in the Fertile Sand Hills
Itasca State Park
Seven Clans Casino