By far the best-known lake in the Duluth area is Lake Superior. After all, much of the city's livelihood depends on the lake. And while there are some resorts on Lake Superior, visitors to the Duluth area who only look in that direction will miss out on the resorts that are located on lakes other than Superior. While those lakes are certainly smaller than Superior, they may offer even more in the way of water-based recreation, since they are warmer and less susceptible to the wind.
Fish Lake has its name for a reason: The fishing there is good for a variety of fish species, including walleyes and crappies. The view from Hi-Banks Resort isn't bad either, as it is one of the few developments on the more than 3,000-acre lake. There are four cabins at Hi-Banks. One is a one-bedroom Jacuzzi suite, which also features a fireplace. There also are two cabins that have three bedrooms apiece, and one two-bedroom cabin. All of the cabins are located right on the lake, and each affords guests their own dock from which they can fish or watch the sun as it comes up or goes down. There is no on-site restaurant at the resort, but there are plenty of dining options in nearby Hermantown and Duluth.
Hi-Banks Resort
5392 Fish Lake Dam Road
Duluth, MN 55803
888-924-3355
hibanksresort.com
There is nothing but lakeshore between the Lake Breeze Motel Resort and Lake Superior. Located right along the shore of the lake, the resort is built on 11 acres and gives guests the opportunity to play mini golf, throw horseshoes, have a picnic or walk along one of the property's wooded trails. The accommodations at Lake Breeze include three motel rooms, which sleep two to four people and are primarily for those who just need a place to rest their head at night. The resort also features 14 suites that sleep between four and eight people. Some suites have kitchens and other amenities, including a whirlpool. Guests who prefer more privacy can find it in one of the resort's three cabins, which are good for larger groups or families.
Lake Breeze Motel Resort
9000 Congdon Boulevard
Duluth, MN 55804
218-525-6808
lakebreeze.com
It may be in Wisconsin, but Barkers Island Inn is not far from Duluth. Located on the southern edge of Lake Superior, Barkers Island Inn features 112 guest rooms, each of which has queen or double beds. The Inn also features "Captain's Suites," which include king-size beds and whirlpools. The Inn's on-site restaurant is called the Galley Restaurant, and it serves such fresh Lake Superior fish as lake trout and whitefish. Guests can use the Inn's indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool as they seek to unwind after a long day or nestle in front of the television and watch one of 50 cable channels. The Barkers Island Marina is adjacent to the Inn. Many inn guests enjoy walking around the 420-slip marina or watching as sailboats and other watercraft come and go.
Barkers Island Inn
300 Marina Drive
Superior, WI 54880
715-392-7152
barkersislandinn.com
