Minnesota offers many activities a romantic weekend. The Mall of America in Minneapolis features an indoor amusement park and an aquarium. More than 15 casinos are located in Minnesota as well as 25 vineyards. Downtown Minneapolis and Duluth feature enclosed skywalks. Less populated parts of Minnesota feature state parks and vacation cabins with large decks and fireplaces.
The Nicollet Island Inn is on the banks of the Mississippi River overlooking downtown Minneapolis. The Nicollet Inn has 24 guestrooms with views of the river and the downtown skyline. Each guestroom features Aveda bath products and Egyptian cotton bedding. Dining at the Nicollet Inn includes The Restaurant, which features dishes from all over the world and a wine list with more than 100 selections. Champagne brunch is served daily. After dinner, take a carriage ride through Nicollet Park. Nearby attractions, across the bridge in downtown Minneapolis, include the Guthrie Theatre and Mill City Farmer’s Market. The inn’s Ultimate Romance Package includes dinner for two, champagne and chocolates in your room and breakfast in bed.
Nicollet Island Inn
95 Merriam Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-331-1800
nicolletislandinn.com
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek, a bed and breakfast in Duluth, is in a renovated mansion built in 1910. The Firelight offers packages for romantic weekends. With the Romance Each Day Package, you will find a romance basket in your room when you arrive. The following days, you will find chilled champagne and chocolate covered strawberries in your room. The Romance package includes two one-hour massages. Nearby restaurants–Restaurant 301 and LeBistro–each feature views of Lake Superior. The Firelight has five guestrooms, each with a fireplace and a whirlpool bath for two. Breakfast is delivered to your room each morning, which you can enjoy on your private terrace.
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Bed and Breakfast
2211 East Third Street
Duluth, MN 55812
888-724-0273
firelightinn.com
The River Point Resort, four hours north of Minneapolis, is on the banks of Birch River. River Point Resort offers a romance package that includes your choice of a luxury lakefront villa or chalet. Villas and chalets offer fireplaces, living rooms, master baths with whirlpool tubs for two and sundecks with grills and lake views. Your romance package includes a luxury gift basket with gourmet chocolates, a bottle of wine, a professional photographer to capture your romantic memories and a 1/2-hour massage for two. River Point Resort does not offer television. Nearby attractions include two white sand beaches, unlimited canoe and kayak use and a hiking trail.
River Point Resort
12007 River Point Road
Ely, MN 55731
218-365-6604
riverpointresort.com
