Pine City

Anderson's Rock Creek Relics and Corn Maze

Since 2010, Mr. Anderson has tilled his land and broken his back so city folk can spend an afternoon getting lost amid acres of America’s favorite crop. Presidents, Senators and Congressmen get in for free.

Noon-6PM daily·Sep-Oct $5, (under 5, free

BB32 Memorial Hockey Tournament

Hilltop Park and Korbel Arena grounds. Late Jan. This annual weekend tournament highlights the talents of many local athletes and brings spectators from far and wide. The hot and fast action nearly melts the ice, despite the frigid January temperatures. On the pond, skill, speed and toughness are tested to their limits and champions are immediately vaulted into iconic status within the community, free to revel in glory for eternity.

Cabina Caffe

Unique 'Up North' feel, serving a wide selection of coffee drinks and smoothies as well as bakery items.

City Beach and Skate Park

Show off your new pair of board shorts or that rockin' henna tramp stamp. If you want to see and be seen, this is where you need to be. Join a beach volleyball match, toss the Friz, or just keep your shades down and get your creep on; this beach is your oyster, shuck it. The horseshoe pits are well-manicured and chances are you'll have them all to yourselves unless it's Monday night. The beach is home to some of the City's most beautiful sunsets.

Free

Dist. 69 Rural School Museum

Learn how school was over 100 years ago in this restored, one-room schoolhouse that was relocated to near downtown Pine City. It is operated as a museum by the Pine County Historical Society.

Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill

Don Julio's

One of six locations of Don Julio's. Excellent fajitas, salsa and other Mexican food!

East Central Minnesota Pride

"Pride in the Park" LGBTQ Pride Fest

First Saturday each June in Robinson Park. This was America's first rural gay pride.

Free

Farmers' Market in the Park

The summer market opens in July and runs through October every Friday and Saturday, 11AM-1PM. Activities for kids, farm-to-table recipes and master gardeners at your service.

Froggy's

Local favorite with deejay keeping a lively dance floor weekends. Try "The Froggy Burger".

Haunted Pokegama Sanatorium

In 1905, 35 acres of rural lakeside land was set aside for a tuberculosis hospital here—half a day’s journey north from St. Paul, where a prominent doctor held office. That doctor was Longstreet Taylor, and he specialized in tuberculosis patients. It was abandoned in 1986 and the building still stands. It has become commonplace to ghost hunters and "My Ghost Story" (Season 5, Episode 13) recounted one such investigation. There are lots of bats. And, this is private property so it is best to contact the owner for permission.

Iconic Voyageur Statue

François

This is the America's largest redwood chainsaw carving. Makes a great photo spot.

Lotus Thai Cuisine

One of the few Thai restaurants in Greater Minnesota, and according to Heavy Table it could be put up against any of them in the Twin Cities.

Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM

Mia's Cafe

Hmong owned. Eat like a local and hear local happenings, all with a laid back atmosphere and free WiFi Internet.

More Than Sprouts

Health foods, organic menu and items, with gluten-free and vegan options.

Pine Center for the Arts

Take a class or browse the gallery. The arts are for everyone.

Pine City Country Club

For over 40 years, the Pine City Country Club, a nine-hole par 36 golf course, has been the primary destination for golf enthusiasts in the area. It offers PGA professional instructions for both amateurs and professionals.

Daily 7AM-10PM

Pine City Public Library

Unlimited free WiFi if you have your own computer. The Internet workstations can only be accessed by East Central Regional Library cardholders.

Pine County Fair

The first weekend in August each year. The "Great Pine County Get Together". Home to Minnesota's largest, and hardest-hitting demolition derby.

Pizza Pub

Pizzeria and family restaurant; considered by some to be a Pine City staple. Best time to go: Friday nights.

Sun-Thu 3-9PM, Fri Sat 3-10PM

Rock Creek Cafe

Great breakfasts all day long and world famous chicken dumpling soup.

Sandrock Cliffs Trail

St. Croix Trail

The Sandrock Cliffs Trail is a 5-mile system of loop trails north of Highway 70 along the St. Croix River. The southern-most trail is a 3-mile loop. Connecting trails provide 2 additional miles to explore and feature picturesque sandstone cliffs. Trail heads are located at the Highway 70 Landing parking area and off of Tennessee Road near the north end of the trail system. The trail is open year-round and is for foot-traffic only. No motorized vehicles or bicycles are permitted.

Sauser's Hardware

Historic Sauser's is a living museum, an old-fashioned hardware with creaky wood floors that offers virtually everything one can think of (e.g., welding supplies, lawn mowers, paints, trimmers, appliances, and unique gifts).

Village Bar

Pine City's first and finest watering hole. Try the "Village Idiot".

Voyageur Park Disc Golf Course

Experience disc golf where a Guinness World Record was set in 2011.

Crex Meadows Wildlife Area

A wide variety of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects also reside here. The rare sedge marsh and brush prairie habitats make the area a utopia for wildlife which, in turn, makes Crex a paradise for bird-watchers, naturalists, botanists, hunters, trappers, and all the other hearty explorers who are interested in the great bounty that nature offers.

Visitors center open Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM, Sat Sun 10AM-4PM, driving tours at any time

Czech Booyah Festival

Longest-running event in Pine City area. The booyah recipe is a secret but it's darned good stuff.

Mid-Aug

East Central Martial Arts

Karate, TKD, Hapkido, Judo, and Aikido. Adult and youth classes.

Ice Fishing Derby

Pokegama Lake (hosted by the Snake River Valley Conservation Club)

Late Jan

Veterans Monuments

Located throughout town. Woodpecker Ridge Park is home to a Gulf War memorial. World War I and II monuments are located outside of the Pine Government Center, downtown. And, look for them at the library, cemeteries, etc.

A&W All-American Food

Berchin's A&W

All-American food and carhop. Ask for the "Dragon Meal".