A brick building with green trim has a sign reading “Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau.” Flags fly in the background, and a digital marquee displays “Rainy Lake, Minnesota.” Flowers decorate the windowsills. | Rainy Lake, MN

Rainy Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau

A brick building with green trim has a sign reading “Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau.” Flags fly in the background, and a digital marquee displays “Rainy Lake, Minnesota.” Flowers decorate the windowsills. | Rainy Lake, MN

Start your Rainy Lake adventure here. 📍

Visit the International Falls, Ranier & Rainy Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau/ Chamber building, located next to the iconic Welcome to Minnesota sign.

The visitor center was once a historic train depot and still features original benches from its railroad days. Today, the site offers public parking, a geocache, restrooms, and visitor resources including maps, travel guides, local tips, and Rainy Lake goodies.

The CVB is the official tourism organization for the Rainy Lake area, promoting travel and recreation in International Falls, Ranier, Rainy Lake and Rainy River and operates RainyLake.org.

A large roadside sign in the shape of Minnesota reads "Minnesota Welcomes You" in red and black letters. Green plants and a stone base are in front, with a small wooden shelter nearby, inviting travelers to explore Rainy Lake and beyond. | Rainy Lake, MN
Take a picture in front
of the Minnesota sign
Two people stand smiling and posing by a wall of brochures and maps in a Minnesota visitor center. The man is pointing at the woman, who flashes a peace sign with both hands. A large map of Rainy Lake is displayed above the brochure rack. | Rainy Lake, MN
Find the Geocache
A wooden shelter with a metal frame covers informational display boards featuring black-and-white historical photos and text about Rainy Lake. The structure stands on a concrete base, with grass and a stone wall in the Minnesota background. | Rainy Lake, MN
Learn local history
Four smiling women stand indoors at a welcoming Minnesota visitor center, three in front holding "Rainy Lake" tote bags and one in the back with a brochure. Bright windows and display items complete the friendly scene. | Rainy Lake, MN
Visitors with Rainy Lake goodies
A brick building with green trim has a sign reading “Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau.” Flags fly in the background, and a digital marquee displays “Rainy Lake, Minnesota.” Flowers decorate the windowsills. | Rainy Lake, MN
Grab maps & information here!

301 2nd Ave, International Falls, MN 56649

218-283-9401

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