What's Nearby?
When it's too cold, rains or not everyone in the family wants to be in the saddle every waking moment, have no fear -- there's lots to do in the Crosby area besides riding the trails.
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Food & Libations within walking distance
Burritos California - Crosby's newest restaurant. Absolutely yummy! This is the owner's 3rd authentic Mexican restaurant in the area.
Croft Pub and Grub - We think they have the best burgers in town.
Cuyuna Brewing Company - Our favorite is the Crusher IPA.
Hard Water Lounge - Try their infused liquors or smoked drinks, especially the Smoked Old Fashioned (smoked for 2 minutes).
Iron Range Eatery - My go-to is the Rueben Sandwich, but the Tacos come in a close 2nd.
Mixed Company - A Kava House - A quaint coffee shop with ice cream, pastries and panini sandwiches - our favorites are the Mediterranean and Cuban.
North Country Cafe - Open 6am-3pm. Their veggie omelette rocks! To-die-for desserts and delicious soups.
Rafferty's Original & Woodfired Pizza - They're all awesome, but our favorites are the Feisty Pig and Jamaican Jerk. GF crust available.
Red Raven - Local bike shop for Mountain bike rentals, sales, and service. And some darn good food, coffee, and craft beer too!
Spalding House - The younger local's spot for a night on the town.
Subway - yep, this is the franchise Subway sandwich chain.
Trailside Tavern & Patio- Their Cuban sandwich has piles of smoked pulled pork - piles of it! You won't go hungry.
Victual - lactose-free hard scoop premium ice cream. My go-to is the Salted Caramel. Great selection of charcuterie board foods.
Shopping within walking distance
Ace Hardware - stuff for when life happens.
Antique stores - Crosby and Deerwood are known as the Antique Capitals of MN, so I think you'll run out of steam before hitting them all.
Barstock Liquors - wide selection of beer, wine, liquor and ice.
Family Dollar - only 2 blocks away if you forgot something.
Mixed Company - A Kava House - unique gifts supporting local and small businesses.
Red Threads - Cuyuna logo'd apparel & more.
Super One Foods & Liquor - similar to a Cub Foods with a deli counter (1.1 miles away)
Victual - upscale selection of gifts, housewares, wines, liquors, and charcuterie board fixings.
Other Attractions
Crosby Memorial Park - Walk to the city park, which includes a skateboard park, huge playground, WW II tank, public swimming and boat launch on the shores of Serpent Lake. And do't forget the serpent Kahnah' bek.
Cuyuna Lanes - 7 lanes of bowling with manual scoring. They have lots of leagues, so call ahead to check availability (218-546-5027)
Milford Mine Memorial Park - The site where 41 miners lost their lives on February 5, 1924 in the worst mining disaster in US history.
Soo Line Depot Museum - Filled with artifacts, photos and documents telling the stories of everyday life and historical events on the Cuyuna Iron Range, including the Mile High Man.
Safari North Wildlife Park (Brainard) - A family friendly wildlife park where you can feed a giraffe or ride a camel and see animals from around the world.
Traditions Mini Golf (Deerwood): 18 Hole Premier Mini Golf Course - one of the top five in MN.
Rentals
All Trails E-bikes - fat e-Bike rentals (Crosby)
Cuyuna Outfitters - Kayaks, paddle boards, campers, & more (Crosby).
Cykel - bike rentals, sales & service (Ironton)
Power Paddle MN - paddle boards (delivered)
Red Raven - bike rentals, sales & service (Crosby)
