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Virginia is a city in Minnesota.

[edit] Understand

Virginia, "The Queen City of the North," is in St. Louis County on Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range. Recently, Virginia gained notoriety as the city in which the movie "North Country" was filmed.

[edit] Get in

Take I-35 North from Duluth and Minneapolis.

Take US 53 South from International Falls, or North from Duluth.

Take US 169 North from Hibbing.

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[edit][add listing] See

The Loon In the summer, Virginia sets a large fiberglass loon (Minnesota's state bird) afloat on Silver Lake, in the middle of town.

Mineview in the Sky A scenic overlook that features a huge mining truck, a visitor's center and gift shop, and a playground. The Mineview offers a view on the entire city.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Land of the Loon. A festival held in Olcott Park the third week of June, the Land of the Loon features a parade, ethnic foods and dancing, and an arts and crafts fair.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

• La Cocina & Cantina, 407 Chestnut St, ☎ +1 218-749-8226. A great, reasonably-priced Mexican restaurant.  edit

• Natural Harvest Food Cooperative, 505 3rd St N, ☎ +1 218-741-4663, [1]. M-F 8AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 10AM-3PM. This popular co-op sells organic, locally-grown and health food.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Flaimer's Bar, 127 Chestnut St., ☎ +1 218-749-6802.  edit

• Rainy Lake Saloon & Deli, 207 Chestnut St, ☎ +1 218-741-7665.  edit

• Sawmill Saloon, 5478 Mountain Iron Dr, ☎ +1 218-741-8681, [2].  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Coates Plaza Hotel, 502 Chestnut St, ☎ +1 218-749-1000 (fax: +1 218-749-6934), [3]. $60-80.  edit

[edit] Get out

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