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Rain Day Adventures

From history museums to indoor pools, there are plenty of things to do in Crosby and the Cuyuna region while the mountain bike trails dry out.

Soo Line Depot Museum

The Soo Line Depot was built in 1910 and is now home to the Soo Line Depot Museum (101 1st St. NE, Crosby—behind Super One). It has more history per square foot than the Smithsonian—you may also see a community icon such as Mama Cuyuna in person while visiting the museum. School-aged children and adults alike will enjoy perusing the museum’s artifacts, photos, and documents of life and events on the Cuyuna Iron Range. From logging to mining, Miners Hospital or Crosby-Ironton High School yearbooks—if you want to know more about Cuyuna and Crosby and the men and women who founded it, you’ll learn more here.

And if you love history, this is where you can pick up the three-book series of Cuyuna Country history books and the now-famous Cuyuna’s Gourmet Grub with authentic recipes that define the original spice of real Cuyuna food.

The museum is open from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, Tuesday through Saturday, 10a–4p. Tours are available.


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Paved Trail and Road Rides

While you’re waiting for the singletrack trails to dry out, explore Cuyuna from the road. Check out our paved trail and road cycling routes to catch a glimpse of the Cuyuna countryside that lies beyond the CCRSA. (We give you GPS maps and turn-by-turn directions, too.)


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Arcades – Rafferty’s and
Trailside Tavern + Patio

Grab your quarters and spend an extended lunch playing coin-operated games at Rafferty’s Pizza or Trailside Tavern. (Digital pong at Rafferty’s is one of our favorites).


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Indoor Swimming & Fitness –
Hallett Center of Crosby

Get a workout in or take the kids for a swim at the Hallet Center of Crosby. For a small guest user fee, you’ll receive access to the pool (and waterslide!), fitness center, and walking track. You must reserve your time slot ahead of time at hallettcenter.com.

The Hallett Center is also a great place to take a shower after biking (showers are available on a walk-in basis.)

  • Ages 3 and under – FREE
  • Youth Ages 4–17 – $5 (must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Adult Age 18+ – $10
  • Family of 5 – $30
  • Showers – $3

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Books, Video Games, and More –
 Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library

When it rains, read! The Jessie F. Hallet Memorial Library in Crosby has a wide selection of books for all ages, as well as a computer lab, iPads—even an Xbox—available for use in the library. If you have young children, they’ll enjoy the kids’ play area puzzles, toys, and playhouse.

If you’re planning to stay awhile, you can get a visitor library card for a small fee. With a card, you can check out movies, books, and board games, and access the library’s online offerings.

  • $20 non-resident card (good for one year)
  • $5 short-term card (good for one month)