Parking was effortless, the ice cream was absolutely phenomenal, and the service embodied…read moreeverything you hope for from a small-town ice cream shop--warm, authentic, and remarkably cheerful, especially considering they were serving smiles on a national holiday at no extra charge (major bonus points). Sitting outside with our crew, enjoying cones and good conversation, ended up being one of the unexpected highlights of our Fourth of July weekend. 1000% recommend making the stop--you'll thank yourself later.

Love this place. And the reno!!! It's basically the unofficial headquarters of our family vacations…read moreup north. We rolled in for hot chocolates with pumps of toasted marshmallow syrup dangerously good. My brother, dad, sister‑in‑law, and best friend all ran their own caffeine experiments with coffees and teas, and every single one of them walked away impressed. They've got shelves of games and reading material that make you want to stay awhile... and we did. And then there was the ice cream situation. We went up six times in ten days. Six. They close at seven, so every night turned into a post‑dinner sprint "GO, GO, GO!" which honestly helped us get the dishes done faster. Nothing motivates a family like the threat of missing ice cream. I can't say enough about the staff; from a nut allergy to ordering one scoop of ice cream they let you pick two flavors so you can try something you've never tried before. If you haven't been here before, create a new Up North tradition tell them KT sent you ;)

Great staff and selection! Always make a stop for brats and butter, easy to find something to love.read more

Have been coming here for years, whether it's for deer processing or to grab some snack sticks and…read morecheese. Emily Meats never disappoints. The quality is always top-notch, the staff is friendly, and the homemade brats, jerky, snack sticks, and smoked meats are some of the best around. Great old-fashioned service, small-town charm, and products that keep you coming back. Highly recommend!

I was visiting a friend at her cabin and this coffee shop was only a short drive away so headed out…read moreon a Tuesday morning to get my hot latte. It's a large coffee shop with lots of tables and a back playroom for kids. Loved the word search in giant letters on the wall. Creative. Service was quick. Latte was delicious. It was nice to see local crafts in the store for sale as well as organic coffee beans. Nice stop.

Always friendly, great food and consistent. Fast service, good portions, zero c complaints for…read morethis long time business.

This is much more than a railroad museum. It has displays on the history of the Crosby area…read moreincluding mining, tools, household and business gadgets and clothing of bygone eras. The small park next to the museum is nicely done with lots of plants, flowers and trees. Thanks to the wonderful docents who keep this museum open for everyone's enjoyment!

Downton Abbey era museum right in Crosby! Great historical significance, curious objects and…read moreartifacts from antique dresses, to household objects, to railway paraphernalia and mining history. Lovely staff took the time to walk us through highlights. Donations needed! They can't afford central heat in the museum so please stop by and give what you can!

Looking for a local gift shop with variety and ice cream treats look no further! Choices abound of…read moreKemps ice cream. Get it in a traditional cone, sugar cone, a cup or malt or shake. And to top it off nice and friendly staff. Tables outside to enjoy your treats. A great part of our own family tradition.

Being up north and ice cream is just the perfect combo! Owls-N-Things is a standard stop, sometime…read moreduring a cabin weekend! Everyone can get a flavor they like no matter how normal or weird the flavor might be. They have all the basics to fun kid flavors and even some a little strange flavors that some will love. The staff is always very helpful and generous with their scoops. It's a mandatory stop and I look forward to it every weekend we go up to the cabin. Not only do they have great ice cream! They also have cute trinkets of the area/lakes that make great gifts and cabin decorations along with sweatshirts and other clothes that help make anyone's closet complete.

This place is pretty cool and the price is free (donations are accepted though and appreciated)…read more The people running this set up have multiple rooms with the most impressive being the main room when you first walk in. An elaborate set of the northwoods and local ore industry with HO scale trains running throughout (they have all sorts of different scale trains). Not sure what to do on that rainy day or when you need to give the body a break from the sun? Here is that option. The people are knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect for the budding train enthusiast or just to learn something of the area in a cool environment.

We love this place! We live in CA and visit every time we come to MN. My kids talk about it all…read moreyear.

Great locally owned full service Grocery Bakery and butcher shop with fresh meats. Store has been…read moreremodeled and is now Family Foods. Clean store, carry out service when needed, just ask at checkout. If ur throwing a party or need to place a large order please call and ask for Todd during early morning hours. Ph is 3206924323

I don't normally review grocery stores because its a grocery store lol but supervalu all in all is…read morea decent grocery store. It's pretty reliable to fall back on too when you need groceries or last minute items, but that being said it won't have everything if you like select brands you most likely will have to go to brainerd for that. The deli area we always like to order togo made salads or something from the hot bar if we want to make an easy dinner for that night. The workers behind the counter will either greet you and be nice and that tends to be rare. They never seem to be happy or in the mood to even smile. Sometimes they might just ignore you till you practically have to wave them down but its a 50/50 shot who you'll get same with the cashiers, you might get a pre-teen boy who doesn't even know how to speak one word like your total, its a little bizarre. If your a cashier maybe at least know how to ask if you'd like a receipt. thankyou