Pine City
Around Pine City
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Pine City
Locals say East Central Minnesota · “Lake Country”
Where the pines meet the lakes.
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Welcome to East Central Minnesota, where the lakes are many and the pace is slow. Grab a bite at a small-town café and you'll soon know everyone. We're glad you're here.
Clubs for Pine City
No clubs for Pine City yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Pine City. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Pine City. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- St. Croix State Park Minnesota's largest state park, along the St. Croix River.
- Banning State Park Known for Kettle River rapids and the historic Sandstone quarry.
- Mille Lacs Lake Premier walleye fishing lake shared with Mille Lacs County.
- Hinckley Fire Museum Tells the story of the 1894 Hinckley Fire.
- Aitkin County Courthouse Historic 1911 courthouse in downtown Aitkin.
- Outdoors Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake
- Outdoors Hiking in St. Croix State Park
- With kids Visit the Hinckley Fire Museum
- With kids Swim at a local lake
- Evenings Supper clubs with live music
- Evenings Small-town taverns
- Locals love Lake cabins and resorts
- Locals love Supper clubs
Through the year
- Mora Vasaloppet February Cross-country ski race held in February, drawing racers from across the Midwest.
- Aitkin County Fair August Annual county fair with livestock, carnival rides, and local food.
- Pine County Fair July County fair in Pine City with 4-H exhibits, rides, and entertainment.
- Hinckley Fire Days September Commemorates the 1894 fire with a weekend of events and remembrance.
- Aitkin Riverboat Days July Summer festival along the Mississippi River with parades, music, and food.
Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Best time to be out is late spring through early fall. Best: Late spring through early fall
Getaways
- Brainerd Lakes Area More lakes, resorts, and golfing.
- Duluth & North Shore Lake Superior, canal park, and scenic highways.
- Twin Cities Museums, pro sports, and dining.
- Hayward, WI Fishing, the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, and trails.
Local flavour
Rooting for Minnesota Vikings (NFL), Minnesota Twins (MLB), Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA), Minnesota Wild (NHL), Minnesota Lynx (WNBA), Minnesota United FC (MLS), University of Minnesota Golden Gophers (NCAA), St. Paul Saints (MiLB)
Eat and drink
- Wild Rice Soup A staple in the North Woods, often made with local wild rice.
- Walleye The iconic fish of Minnesota, served fried or grilled at local supper clubs.
- Pasties Meat pies brought by Cornish miners, common in the broader region.
- Hotdish The classic Minnesota casserole, a comfort food at every potluck.
Where people go
- Lake cabins and resorts The quintessential getaway for fishing, boating, and relaxing.
- Supper clubs Traditional dining spots known for old-fashioned cocktails and hearty meals.
- Bait and tackle shops Essential stops for anglers, full of local lore and supplies.
- Snowmobile and ATV trails The region is a hub for winter and summer off-road recreation.
- State parks St. Croix, Banning, and others offer hiking, camping, and scenic vistas.
- Small-town cafes Where locals gather for coffee, pie, and conversation.
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Nearby
Every areaSt. CloudMinnesotaWhere the river meets the rockLittle FallsMinnesotaWhere the Mississippi runs through pine and prairie.BrainerdMinnesotaWhere every day feels like a cabin retreatPolk CountyWisconsinWhere the northwoods meet the river.Twin CitiesMinnesotaWhere the lakes never end and the welcome never stops.HaywardWisconsinLakes, pines, and a slower pace.Rice LakeWisconsinWhere every lake has a story.DuluthMinnesotaWhere the North Shore meets the Iron Range.
Pine, Kanabec and Aitkin counties, MN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.