Things to Do
Come!
Relax!
Have fun!
Enjoy what Aitkin has to offer. We are only 120 miles from the cities, that's only about $60 in gas!! You'll still have enough to get back home!
Whether you’re on vacation or come to stay a while,
click on activity links at the left and find out what there is to do in Aitkin.
The best fishing season is soon to come! Aitkin has plenty of water! Bring your fishing gear or make your reservations early at some great places to stay. Visit the Ripple River Motel & RV Park if you are looking for a retreat by the river. Contact Jerry or Sheri at 218-927-3734. For a summer cottage, Sunset Bay Resort on Cedar Lake has all the comforts-great for fishing muskie, northern and bass, soft beds, kitchens and a beautiful view of the lake from a relaxing bench. Plan your vacation now! Barb or Jim will be happy to hear from you at 218-927-2691. You can also plan a trip with the kids. Pack up the RV and head to Pete's Retreat Family Campground & RV Park-it's near Mille Lacs! Contact Joan or Dennis at 320-684-2020. Enjoy the season! And Whitewood Resort is heaven on Spirit Lake. Call 218-927-3804 for reservations. We also offer the simplicity of camping with facilities at our Mississippi River campground only a few blocks from town! Call 218-927-2527!
To order an Up North Adventure Country map and vacation guide, contact us at upnorth@aitkin.com.
Visit Jaques Art Center for fun, educational and interesting instruction. Contact 218-927-2363 for more information!
Let's pray for sun! The winter clothes are put away away and it's time to pack a little lighter. Enjoy Aitkin in the summer time, clean streets, quaint shops, and the smell of flowers.
With the grass greening, there's also a skate-board park, picnic tables, and shady trees. A summer breeze and a full moon is a great reason for a campfire!
Come on out to the ball game-the Little League field is open! Aitkin's Riverboat Heritage Days offers street dances and a beer garden,art fairs, and kids games. Moonlight Madness makes a fun community party, and the County Fair and fireworks are all part of Aitkin in the summertime!
The Rialto Theatre takes you to a step back in time with it's one-screen cinema! New releases provide a nice afternoon's entertainment in the event of inclement weather, or a craving for popcorn!
Fundraisers are an important part of every community. There's always a meal, an ice cream social, kids games or an evening of entertainment hosted by an organization trying to raise money for a good cause. These types of events are a good value, and a lot of fun too! Be sure to join in!
Aitkin hosts a beautiful city campground on the banks of the Mississippi. Very nice campsites, a dump station, boat landing, electrical hookups, drinking water, pit toilets, and walking distance to downtown shops makes this a great family camping experience.
Aitkin has a shady, playground equipped city park, perfect for family picnics. Spend the afternoon playing catch, walking along the river, relaxing while the kids burn some energy, and enjoying nature. There's a skate park, so bring along the roller blades or skateboard and get your exercise too!
Nearby communities offer bike trails, ATV trails, and Grand Casino Mille Lacs-Make the drive, you'll have a great time!
If the words in bold describe what you want, come to Aitkin!