Lake Superior is the largest of the five great lakes of America. This lake on the Minnesota coastline offers tourist attractions and elegant hotel accommodations. Plan a trip with a loved one or the whole family to experience the outdoors at Lake Superior.
The Inn on Lake Superior is situated on the Lake Superior shoreline for a spectacular view and immediate access to the boardwalk. The hotel is within close distance of Canal Park shops and restaurants. Guests enjoy indoor and outdoor heated pools, nightly outdoor campfire and a bed and breakfast bar. There are 175 guestrooms featuring whirlpool suites, European saunas and private lakeside balconies. The Vista Fleet cruise ship docks nearby and offers sightseeing tours and elegant dining. Guests can also shop in the city of Duluth, featuring one of the largest retail centers in the United States. The Inn on Lake Superior is also ideal for wedding receptions and other special occasions. A two-bedroom family suite on the lake is approximately $229.50 a night as of 2010.
The Inn on Lake Superior
350 Canal Park Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
888-668-4352
theinnonlakesuperior.com
Traditional Scandinavian fishing villages were the inspiration of Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior, according to its website. The cottages are hidden in 40 acres of private woods with 1,300 feet of shoreline. The resort offers exquisite interior designs with a stone-glass fireplace and full bathrooms with a whirlpool tub and ceramic shower. Families enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, fishing or skiing. Larsmont Cottages offers a year-round outdoor jacuzzi and wood-fired Finnish sauna. Dine at the full-service restaurant and bar or visit the library for a quiet afternoon. As of 2010, a three-bedroom cottage in the summer costs about $420 to $600 for a weekend stay.
Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior
596 Larsmont Way
Two Harbors, MN 55616
866-687-5634
larsmontcottages.com
Cove Point Lodge is a romantic destination on Lake Superior in Minnesota. This hotel is about 50 miles north of Duluth and is within close range of Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock and Tettegouche state parks and Superior National Forest. Guests of Cove Point Lodge enjoy a great hall area with a lake-facing stone fireplace. Other amenities include a pool, sauna and hot tub. All lodge rooms have a view of Lake Superior and feature a Scandinavian design. Room decor is ideal for relaxation with warm tones and pine and hickory furniture. Guests of the lodge are served a delicious Scandinavian breakfast of herring cheese, hot cereal, bread, tomatoes and coffee. Outdoor activities include campfires, hiking and canoeing. In the peak season, lodge rooms cost $139 to $189, as of 2010.
Cove Point Lodge
4614 Highway 61
Beaver Bay, MN 55601
800-598-3221
covepointlodge.com
