Archives: Things to Do

Hometown Hobby

A display of various jigsaw puzzles—including nature, animals, national parks like Minnesota’s Rainy Lake, construction vehicles, and historical themes—arranged in a semicircle on the floor in a store aisle. | Rainy Lake, MN

Hometown Hobby is a fun stop in International Falls offering hobbies, games, models, puzzles, and craft supplies for all ages. A great place to browse, pick up a rainy-day activity, […]

Cottage Hideaway

A decorative sign shaped like a cottage reads "Cottage Hideaway" with business hours: Thu 10-5, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5. Inspired by Rainy Lake, Minnesota, the sign features painted windows, shutters, and greenery on a cream background. | Rainy Lake, MN

Cottage Hideaway is a cozy downtown shop featuring antiques, vintage finds, and unique home décor. A great stop for one-of-a-kind gifts and local treasures while exploring International Falls.

NorthWild Books

A stone building with large windows and a door decorated with plants and Christmas ornaments sits near Rainy Lake, Minnesota. Snow and ice cover the ground, while lights and holiday decorations are visible inside. | Rainy Lake, MN

NorthWild Books is an independent bookstore in downtown International Falls, Minnesota, just a short drive from Voyageurs National Park. They offer a thoughtfully curated selection of books for all ages […]

Rainy Lake Pharmacy

A Minnesota pharmacy with a large "Rainy Lake Pharmacy" sign and three green awnings over round windows. A sidewalk chalkboard advertises "End of Summer Sale 40% OFF." The sky is partly cloudy. | Rainy Lake, MN

Rainy Lake Pharmacy is a trusted pharmacy serving International Falls and the Rainy Lake area. In addition to friendly, personalized pharmacy services and fast prescription fills, they offer a great […]

Rainy Lake Charters

A white motorboat is docked at a wooden pier on calm Rainy Lake in Minnesota, surrounded by rocky shore and trees. The clear sky holds a slight haze, and distant tree-covered islands are visible across the water. | Rainy Lake, MN

Captain Ken brings over 48 years of boating and guide experience, including 27 years navigating Rainy Lake and its islands. As a U.S. Coast Guard–certified captain, he prioritizes passenger safety […]

Lost 40

A small child in a blue hat and gray jacket stands on a dirt path near Rainy Lake, Minnesota, looking up at tall trees in a sunlit forest. Sunlight streams through the branches, illuminating the leaves and forest floor. | Rainy Lake, MN

If you’re headed north on Highway 71 to Rainy Lake, take the detour to the Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area. This rare old-growth pine forest was accidentally spared from […]

Rainy Lake Guiding

Three people dressed in winter clothing stand on a snowy, frozen Rainy Lake in Minnesota, each proudly holding up several fish they caught. The sky is overcast, and the background shows a distant tree line. | Rainy Lake, MN

Rainy Lake Guiding offers expert full-season fishing and outdoor adventure experiences based out of International Falls, Minnesota on Rainy Lake. With decades of combined guiding experience and Coast Guard-licensed captains, […]

RainyDaze Outdoors

A man kneels on snow, smiling and holding a large northern pike fish. He is dressed in winter clothes near an ice fishing shelter and snowmobile, enjoying a perfect day on Minnesota’s Rainy Lake under the clear blue sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

RainyDaze Outdoors offers year-round guided fishing adventures on Rainy Lake and the Rainy River, including open-water and ice-fishing trips. With experienced, USCG-licensed guides and premium equipment, RainyDaze helps anglers of […]

Cantilever Bridge

A rusted metal swing bridge crosses Minnesota’s wide Rainy Lake, surrounded by green trees and houses along the distant shoreline under a clear blue sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

Standing proudly over the Rainy River, the Cantilever Bridge (also known locally as the Ranier Railroad Lift Bridge) is a remarkable piece of early 20th-century engineering and a key part […]

Falls International Airport

A wooden wall outside Falls International Airport in Minnesota displays large white letters reading “Falls International Airport, Einarson Field, Your International Gateway, Elevation 1185 feet,” with an airplane graphic and a bench below—near scenic Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Visiting the Rainy Lake region by air is easy and convenient thanks to Falls International Airport (INL). Located just minutes from downtown International Falls, the airport offers quick access to […]