The 10 Best Things to Do in Tower, United States

April 12, 2018 Weston Hennigan

Tower in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for State Parks. Discover best things to do in Tower with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Soudan Underground Mine State Park

1379 Stuntz Bay Rd., Soudan, MN 55782 +1 218-300-7000
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5 based on 174 reviews

Soudan Underground Mine State Park

Minnesota's first iron ore mine-the Soudan Mine-opened in 1882. Operations went underground by 1892 since the ore body continued deep into the ground. The mine's value was in the special kind of ore it produced. The ore's high oxygen content was used to make high-quality steel in open-hearth furnaces. When technology changed, the ore from the mine was no longer needed. Low-cost ores of the Mesabi Range took over, and Soudan Mine closed in 1962. Today, you can travel 1/2 mile underground and ride a train car back to last area that the miners worked.

Reviewed By rockyjoe - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Soudan Underground State Park was established on the Soudan Mine property after it was closed down by US Steel. The mine was closed in 1965 and was donated to the State of Minnesota. This is Minnesota’s oldest, deepest and richest iron mine. The Park is located just north of the small town of Soudan, Minnesota and is on the southern banks of Lake Vermillion. Soudan is located about 90 miles north of Duluth and about 225 miles north of downtown Minneapolis. Guided hard hat tours are offered in a mine shaft ½ mile underground. The tour groups are small so you will need to make an on-line reservation to make sure you get on a tour (as you are not allowed to go underground without a guide). Tours are offered every day from Memorial Day through September 30 and on weekends in October (no tours are offered in the winter.)

I visited this State Park with my wife on a Sunday morning in mid-October and we went on the Underground Mine Tour (this is the main attraction in the Park). The tour starts with an interesting elevator ride where the tour guide has to communicate to the manual elevator operator who sits in a building next to the Visitor Center. Information is communicated to the operator using some type of Morse code and he uses this information to stop the elevator on the correct level of the mine. The guide gives a little history on the mine and lets us know why it went bankrupt even though there is still iron ore in this site. After that you hop on an old iron ore mining train and tour a single floor of the mine. This tour appears to be perfectly safe and I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. After the tour we walked around and looked at one of the small aboveground open pit mines that were used when the mine first opened (but they switched to underground mining after numerous miners were injured by falling rocks).

Overall I really enjoyed visiting this State Park and think it is one of the best Parks in the entire State of Minnesota. I recommend that you make a reservation and tour this Park and go on the mine tour.

2. Fortune Bay Resort Casino

1430 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, MN 55790-8111 +1 218-753-2611
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3.5 based on 34 reviews

Fortune Bay Resort Casino

Reviewed By juleslenrun - Andover, Minnesota

Luxurious, every possible thing imaginable. Food at the buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner was wonderful. Casino and all of the grounds including the waterfront was clean neat tidy and beautiful. I would highly recommend wether it's for a day or a week. Many things to do and grounds to explore

3. Heritage Homestead Tours

State Highway 135, Saint Louis County Highway 21, Embarrass Information Center, Embarrass, MN
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5 based on 2 reviews

Heritage Homestead Tours

Reviewed By Wayne P - Madison WI

This fascinating tour of rural Finnish structures starts by meeting a local guide at a small Visitor Center located at the intersection of County Highway 21 and State Highway 135, Embarrass MN. (Reserve your tour in advance, seasonally only at 1 pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday by calling the Embarrass Town Clerk's Office Monday through Thursday at 218-984-2084.)
We, a party of four seniors, were most fortunate that our guide was Mr. Michael Sola, a longtime resident of the area, and one of proud Finnish heritage. He was most knowledgeable and a very entertaining story teller.
Mr. Sola and his truck led us (as we followed behind in our car) to several locations, including a historic church, built in 1906, and four homesteads, built from the 1890s to around 1915. To one extent or another, these log homesteads are being restored and some can actually be entered. Several buildings are hauntingly beautiful. For those interested in log structures, the homes, barns, and other out-buildings display a mini-history themselves of notch-cornered construction techniques.
The Seitaniemi homestead, which Mr. Salo termed the "piece de resistance" of the tour, is a 90-foot-long building consisting of a home, hay barn, and animal barn, all conjoined and under a single three-peaked roof. It is thought to be the only still-standing structure of its kind in the country. Be sure to bring your camera!
At each homestead, Mr. Salo is happy to show you the rustic sauna that was a must-have at each farm. Were there saunas at every Finnish homestead in the area, we asked? "If there was a sauna at a farm, a Finn lived there; if a farm didn't have a sauna, a Finn didn't live there," explained Mr. Salo definitively.
This thoroughly enjoyable tour, in our view, rivals any other attraction in the area, including those in nearby Ely, Tower, and Soudan. (This region is rich in not only recreational offerings, but also, perhaps surprisingly, in cultural and historical sites as well.) The forested drive to Embarrass from any of the more commonly visited towns in the area is quite pretty. The tour is of remarkable good value both in terms of what you learn but also in terms of cost--$6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and free for children under 12. Quite a bargain to relish hidden treasures such as these historic homesteads.

4. The Tower-Soudan Historical Society Historical Center

404 Pine St, Tower, MN 55790-2203 +1 218-753-5021
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

The Tower-Soudan Historical Society Historical Center

Reviewed By TryppAdams - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This little park on the side of the road as you drive into Tower offers some old trains for the enthusiasts, a small museum in an old Depot and a playground. It looks like a great place to let the kids out of the car and blow off some steam.

5. The Wilderness at Fortune Bay

1450 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, MN 55790-8111 +1 218-753-8917
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5 based on 5 reviews

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay Resort Casino is part of Northern Minnesota's premiere vacation destination at Fortune Bay Resort Casino. Atop high granite ridges just hours north of the Twin Cities, The Wilderness offers spectacular panoramic views from the shores of the magnificent Lake Vermilion. Wrapped around picturesque Minnesota woodlands, which include majestic white and red pines, thick evergreens and dramatic rock outcroppings, the challenging course is as visually stimulating as it is enjoyable to play, making it a true golfer's dream. Designed by renowned architect Jeffery D. Brauer, The Wilderness measures approximately 7,207 yards from the back tees and is a long hitter's dream, while also catering to golfers of all skill levels by offering four additional sets of tees. In addition, all carts at The Wilderness come equipped with a GPS system designed to maintain a sufficient pace of play and enhance the experience of those playing the course for the first time.

Reviewed By RonJac - Minneapolis, MN

My wife and I played on a Sunday in mid September. We arrived and were greeted by a couple nice folks at the bag drop who took out bags and loaded them on a cart. We were directed to the pro shop to pay. Very nice restaurant and pro shop with a great selection of merchandise. We were checked in quickly and friendly and directed to the driving range.

The driving range is in great shape and give an opportunity to warm up with unlimited range balls. The practice putting green and large and the greens run fast. We were able to get out 20 minutes early due to a no show and were paired up with a very nice father and son.

The course was in great shape with the fairways, sand traps and greens all in good shape. The recently aerated fairways which is to be expected in the fall. The beverage cart came around 3 times each 9.

AT the turn they had a grill serving hot dogs, bratwurst and hamburgers. We had hot dogs and they were large and very good... including a bag of chips and a can of soda for $8 seemed pretty reasonable.

The Wilderness is a high-end resort course at the Fortune Bay Casino and it is not inexpensive. They do provide top notch service and the course is in great shape.

6. Pier 77 Mini-Golf

4066 County Road 77, Tower, MN 55790-8124 +1 218-753-6004
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5 based on 5 reviews

Pier 77 Mini-Golf

Reviewed By Keely15 - Burnsville, Minnesota

This is such a fun place for the whole family. It is a great mini golf course that features golf holes that are unique to the area. It is spotlessly clean and very well maintained. They also advertise mosquito free golf, which is true! Not one bite the whole time we were there! They have an ice cream shop with indoor tables. We will definitley be back!

7. Bear Head Lake State Park

9301 Bear Head State Park Rd, Ely, MN 55731-8037 +1 218-235-2520
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Bear Head Lake State Park

The park's namesake 674-acre lake is a prime spot for eyeing wildlife.

Reviewed By Steven S - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Would give the place 5 stars but the place was very busy with campers. This is what to expect though at peak tourist season. Very beautiful park!!

8. Bois Forte Heritage Center and Cultural Museum

1500 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, MN 55790-7800 +1 218-753-6017
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4 based on 5 reviews

Bois Forte Heritage Center and Cultural Museum

Reviewed By Marcy W - Sandpoint, Idaho

The displays included many examples of Ojibwe beadwork and culture. It also so two walls of photos of members of the Bois Forte Band who have served in the military.

9. Good Ol' Days

314 Main St, Tower, MN 55790-5106 +1 218-753-6097
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Good Ol' Days

Reviewed By bgawboy1 - Tower, Minnesota

We stopped for dinner last night and ordered the hand breaded pollack. Our plates were delivered to us piled high with two enormous filets, fries, garlic toast and coleslaw, lemon and tartar sauce. The batter was light and crispy, the fish flaky and delicious. When I asked for more tartar sauce it was delivered promptly. The waiter checked back several times to make sure we had what we needed and the cook stopped once to make sure our meal was to our liking. All this for $10.50 apiece! I highly recommend Good Ol' Days!


10. White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures

10121 Deep Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
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5 based on 131 reviews

White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures

Personalized dog sledding adventures in the scenic north woods of Minnesota. Learn to drive your own dog team. Custom day trips, yurt stays, lodge vacations, camping and fishing trips by dog team. Active vacations for ages 8 to 88, with friendly sled dogs and professional staff. All skills taught. One or two people/sled. Adventure guaranteed. Explore the Boundary Waters wilderness, pristine frozen lakes and enchanted boreal forests. See website for details and dogsledding packages.

Reviewed By Kobbie A

We were rather nervous for our 3-day adventure to begin - but our guide, Heather, and the WONDERFUL dogs made everything (yes, everything!) fantastic. The moment we headed out, our world was suddenly better. The dogs are so well trained (and delightfully sweet), our guide so knowledgeable (and nonjudgmental, ha!), and the views? Well, the scenery is flat-out spectacular. The yurt was a comfortable adventure and the meals delicious! Can you believe we stopped for lunch on a lake? We did - Heather built a fire and roasted delicious sausages! Overall we HIGHLY recommend White Wilderness - even if it's just to understand what, "Enjoy the silence!" really means.

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