The North Branch of Sunrise River gave our city its iconic name, but the outdoorsy people are what makes our growing community feel like home. Best of all, from the quiet neighborhood and connected campus of Ecumen North Branch, you’re only minutes from everything our neck of the woods has to offer.
The Summer Concerts Series in Central Park is made possible by grant funding from the East Central Regional Arts Council’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. See you Tuesday evenings for live music, food trucks, farmers market, and activities for all ages.
Getting in your steps and golf fix is easy with three courses in the area, including the 9-hole, par-35 public North Branch Golf Course and 27-hole Falcon Ridge Golf Course in nearby Stacy, MN.
Treat yourself to 30 varieties of wine, a cracker and cheese tray, and fun events for the whole family. Locally crafted drinks and eats are ready for the tasting.
An all-season trail center and 35-mile trail system await your active feet and curious mind. Amenities include: Two-bedroom guest house (living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, fireplace); Rustic cabins (bunkbeds, table, benches); Drive-in, walk-in and canoe-in campsites for your favorite tent.
The paved 25-mile trail passes areas of hardwood forest, marsh wetlands, and the Sunrise River, and is open to walking, biking, and year-round outdoor recreation. The parallel unpaved portion is open to non-studded snowmobiles and horseback riding.
Find unique gifts for family, friends and yourself in a variety of main street retail shops and studios, including North Branch Makers Market, Simplicity Boutique and Diamond Jill’s to name a few.
