Biwabik

Its name is derived from the Ojibwe word for Iron: Biwabiko-nabik-wan. On the Mesabi Iron Range, Biwabik serves as the entry point to the East Range. Biwabik, a Bavarian-style town, welcomes visitors to Giants Ridge Resort with two award-winning golf courses and an acclaimed ski area, as well as trails, lakes, lodging, and dining. With the Mesabi Trail connecting the community to Giants Ridge and the Vermilion Trail Campground on Embarrass Lake, this picturesque city is a year-round destination. Visit on the Fourth of July for the popular California Parade, in September for Honktoberfest, an Oktoberfest honoring Honk the Moose, and on the first Saturday in December for Weihnachtsfest, which includes fireworks, delightful music and food, and lights.

In addition, the town serves as a major trailhead for the paved Mesabi Trail. Throughout the summer, these stunning outdoor attractions draw a steady stream of visitors to Biwabik. Winter is also a popular season for visitors. Biwabik is only a 10-minute drive from Giants Ridge ski resort, one of Minnesota's best. And for cross-country skiing, the area around Biwabik has enough trails to create new tracks every day of the long season. Biwabik also has a certain allure that keeps visitors returning year after year. The downtown area exudes a distinct Bavarian flavor. Throughout the year, the town hosts several annual events, including one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the region.