Welcome to Portage Place

John & Yen
John & Yen
Welcome to Portage Place

Sightseeing

Favorite nearby destinations to check out.
Skyline Scenic Overlook
A fun day with our without kids :)
44 locals recommend
Spirit Mountain
9500 Spirit Mountain Pl
44 locals recommend
A fun day with our without kids :)
24 locals recommend
Forest History Center
2609 Co Rd 76
24 locals recommend
A fun day
22 locals recommend
Lake Superior Zoo & Zoological Society
7210 Fremont St
22 locals recommend
A fun day
Savanna Portage State Park is located 17 miles northeast of McGregor just off the Great River Road Scenic Byway in Minnesota’s Aitkin County.
8 locals recommend
Savanna Portage State Park
55626 Lake Pl
8 locals recommend
Savanna Portage State Park is located 17 miles northeast of McGregor just off the Great River Road Scenic Byway in Minnesota’s Aitkin County.
6 locals recommend
Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center
8793 Owl Ave
6 locals recommend
55 locals recommend
Jay Cooke State Park
780 East Highway 210
55 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Judy Garland Museum
2727 S Pokegama Ave
19 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Forest History Center
2609 Co Rd 76
24 locals recommend

Local Eats

Subway
308 West 9th Avenue
Local restaurant and bar
Savanna Portage, INC.
Local restaurant and bar
Best burgers in town.
Burger House
116 U.S. 2
Best burgers in town.
Restaurant, bar & liquor store conveniently located across from Portage Place. Breakfast is served all day. Their specials are highly rated.
Mainline Station
122 W 7th Ave
Restaurant, bar & liquor store conveniently located across from Portage Place. Breakfast is served all day. Their specials are highly rated.

Local Markets

Minit Mart
308 W 9th Ave
Walking distance for some essentials...
Dollar General
502 US-2
Walking distance for some essentials...
Just blocks away if you need grocery items.
The Grocery Store
810 Elm Street
Just blocks away if you need grocery items.

Restaurants Driving Distance

A short drive for a special treat.
Caribou Coffee
70 Arrowhead Ln
Need a cold treat?
Dairy Queen
259 MN-65
Need a cold treat?
Check it out! This is a cafe' that offers a quick stop for coffee, espresso, ice cream treat or quick bite to eat. Conveniently located off the Munger State Bike Trail and Hwy 210 the "Gateway to Jay Cooke Park". Ride your bike or stop in for quick coffee on your way to work!
8 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe'
206 3rd St
8 locals recommend
Check it out! This is a cafe' that offers a quick stop for coffee, espresso, ice cream treat or quick bite to eat. Conveniently located off the Munger State Bike Trail and Hwy 210 the "Gateway to Jay Cooke Park". Ride your bike or stop in for quick coffee on your way to work!
12 locals recommend
Pickled Loon
20184 US-169
12 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Book before you go

Catfish Days

THE 2021 FLOODWOOD CATFISH DAYS JULY 9TH, 10TH, & 11TH.
Traveling with kids

Floodwood river walk and school forest

The Floodwood River Walk is a paved scenic walking trail that runs along the Floodwood River and into the Floodwood School Forest. Those who visit the trail will enjoy beautiful scenery!
Don't miss

Floodwood Fall Color Festival Car Show; September 18, 2021

The 24th annual annual Floodwood Fall Color Festival Car Show is held downtown. There will be tractor pulls, craft shows, bake sales, contests, swap meet, and so much more.
Don't miss

Southwest St. Louis County Fair-Floodwood, MN. August 21-23

Come join good old-fashioned fun.
Don't miss

Sax Zim Bog Birding Festival- come see rare birds.

Sax Zim Bog Birding Festival takes place second/third weekend in Festival.