Hibbing Attractions
Between Chippewa and Superior National Forest lies Hibbing, the centre of the Iron Range mining district. It has three claims to fame: it has the world's largest opencast iron-ore workings, the Hull Rust Mahoning Mine, which is open to the public; its local bus company gave rise to the Greyhound bus system; and it was the birthplace of Bob Dylan. The neighboring town of Chisholm has the Ironworld theme park.
Hibbing (pop. 17,000) was founded in 1893.
Hibbing (pop. 17,000) was founded in 1893.
Greyhound Bus Origin Museum
The Greyhound Bus Origin Museum tell the story of the Greyhound Bus Lines is presented through pictorial displays, hundreds of artifacts and memorabilia, audio-visual presentation plus a VCR show of "The Greyhound Story" from Hibbing to everywhere. The museum houses five historical buses - a 1931 White, 1936 Super Coach, 1948 Silverside, 1956 Scenicruiser, and a 1982 MCI-9.
Hull-Rust Mahoning Mine
The Hull-Rust Mahoning Mine is an open pit iron ore mine near Hibbing. Rotary drills, 33-cubic-yard shovels and 240-ton production trucks can been seen in action. An observation building, mine exhibits, mine shovel bucket, mining truck, and walking trail are available to visitors.
