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Where industry meets wilderness

Thief River Falls operates as a distinctive northern Minnesota hub where global manufacturing coexists with pristine wilderness. The city earned its nickname as the "Snowmobile Capital of the World" through Arctic Cat's founding here, and today houses both the Textron Off Road factory and Digi-Key Electronics' massive 2.2 million-square-foot distribution center—one of the 10 largest warehouses in the country. The historic 1913 Soo Line Railroad Depot, now serving as City Hall, anchors downtown, while the confluence of the Red Lake and Thief Rivers creates a scenic backdrop for the city's River Walk trail system.

Business and cultural experiences

Corporate travelers visiting Digi-Key or Arctic Cat will find well-equipped hotels along Highway 59, with Seven Clans Casino offering upscale all-suite accommodations. The Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village provides cultural context through 19 authentic buildings recreating northern Minnesota settlement life, while Arctic Cat factory tours reveal the engineering behind legendary snowmobiles. Rivers and Rails Brewing Company and The 517 Diner serve downtown's restored railroad-era district.

Gateway to northern wilderness

The compact geography makes navigation straightforward by car, essential for reaching nearby Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge—a 61,500-acre sanctuary recognized nationally for birdwatching. Daily flights connect through Minneapolis-St. Paul, with rental cars available at the regional airport. Whether you're here for industrial site visits or exploring the transition between prairie and northern forest, Thief River Falls delivers an authentic northern Minnesota experience far from typical tourist circuits.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thief River Falls

Can I book hotels in Thief River Falls on Delta Stays using miles?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Thief River Falls using your Delta miles, or a combination of miles and cash. Simply log in to your SkyMiles® account, where you will also discover Member-only offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits if I use Delta Stays to book my hotel stay in Thief River Falls?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. You will also enjoy access to special Member offers at select properties, and have the flexibility to pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. Simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash to ensure you earn your miles. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

What is the policy to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies differ depending on the property you choose. We recommend reviewing the specific cancellation policy displayed under each hotel's details before completing your reservation. Some rates are fully refundable while others are non-refundable. Please note that if you make changes to or cancel your booking, this may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card be used for booking?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you enjoy the advantage of earning additional miles alongside numerous valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply. For an overview of the advantages associated with your card membership, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where you can review complete benefit details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Delta Stays occasionally offers valued promotions allowing SkyMiles Members to accumulate Medallion® Qualification Dollars when booking accommodations through their platform. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

In order to book a hotel on Delta Stays, do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member?

Delta Stays provides hotel booking services to all customers. However, registering as a SkyMiles Member enhances your experience by allowing you to earn miles and access Member pricing and promotions. SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per $1 spent on Delta Cars and Stays purchases (excluding taxes and additional fees). Enrollment in the SkyMiles program comes at no cost. Register today by going to the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, Delta Stays extends beyond conventional hotel offerings to include a wide selection of vacation rentals for your travel accommodations. You can explore a variety of homes, condos, and distinctive accommodations powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Thief River Falls?

To experience Thief River Falls during great weather, consider a visit in July when the temperature is warmest and the skies are clear with minimal rainfall. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during October or December when temperatures are cooler with fewer visitors and significantly lower pricing.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar