Want to cozy up and explore somewhere special? These getaways in Minnesota offer lakeside charm and scenic small towns perfect for reconnecting.
Best Romantic Weekend Getaways in Minnesota:
1. Grand View Lodge Golf Resort & Spa, Minnesota
Rating: ★★★★★
Overlooking the tranquil waters of Gull Lake, the Grand View Lodge Golf Resort & Spa is a posh, year-round golf resort situated 16 miles from downtown Brainerd in Nisswa that provides golf lovers with an idyllic getaway. Home to two championship golf courses, a full-service spa, and an indoor swimming pool, the resorts cater for both golfers and their families. Additional amenities include eight restaurants, a cozy lounge with plush leather sofas and a large stone fireplace for relaxing; and a sandy beach for swimming and sunbathing. Guest rooms have warm, earth-toned décor and furnishings with sitting areas and balconies overlooking the golf courses, while rustic-chic cabins have multiple bedrooms and fully equipped kitchens, and golf villas have private games rooms and added levels of luxury.
2. Larsmont Cottages, Minnesota
Larsmont Cottages is a gorgeous Two Harbors resort overlooking more than 1,300 spectacular feet of Lake Superior beachfront, set on 40 acres of private wooded landscape. The lovely North Shore resort, which takes its design cues from traditional Scandinavian fishing villages, is conveniently located near top Michigan-area attractions such as Two Harbors Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls State Park. Guests can stay at their choice of luxury rustic-chic cottages, offering high-quality furnishings and amenities such as kitchenettes, whirlpool tubs, and cozy fireplaces. The resort's main lodge is also home to lovely guest rooms and suites, which offer amenities such as satellite televisions, DVD players, and complimentary wireless internet. Resort guests can enjoy outdoor activities such as bocce and croquet or rent loaner mountain bikes for exploration of the area's beautiful wilderness areas. Other resort amenities include an indoor swimming pool, wood-burning sauna, and the signature Ledge Rock Grille and Lounge restaurant.
596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors, MN 55616, Phone: 866- 687-5634
3. Beacon Pointe Resort, Minnesota
Situated just off Interstate 35 in Duluth, Beacon Pointe Resort is a comfortable beach-house-style property overlooking Lake Superior with casual accommodations in a variety of options, delicious home-cooked cuisine, and an array of facilities. A short walk from the 2.7-mile Lake Walk, and the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, the resort features airy, laid-back rooms with private balconies and beautiful lake views, fully equipped kitchenettes with coffeemakers and modern amenities. Upgraded suites, penthouses and two- to four-bedroom condos offers extra space for families and groups of friends with full kitchens and living areas with fireplaces, sofas and deluxe whirlpools. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every morning, and there are loaner bikes for exploring, as well as a swimming pool, sauna, and fitness center.
2100 E Water St, Duluth, MN 55812, Phone: 877-462-3226
4. Bluefin Bay On Lake Superior, Minnesota
Boasting breathtaking views of Lake Superior, Bluefin Bay On Lake Superior is a charming, rustic resort that lies just one mile from the Temperance River State Park and a short drive from the Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort. The resort features plush, well-appointed guest rooms and one- to three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, spacious living areas with fireplaces and fireplaces, and en-suite bathrooms with whirlpools. Guest rooms and apartments have flat-screen televisions with cable channels and complimentary wireless Internet, and facilities at the resort include a restaurant serving regional cuisine, a relaxed bistro and a deli-style café offering lighter meals and freshly brewed coffee. Other amenities include an indoor swimming pool and a heated outdoor pool, a sauna and a luxury spa, and a private beach is equipped with fire pits for alfresco nights beneath the stars.
7192 MN-61, Tofte, MN 55615, Phone: 218-663-7296
5. Chase on the Lake
Nestled on the shores of Leech Lake, in the heart of downtown Walker, Chase on the Lake is a chic resort in a stately building with easy access to the Chippewa National Forest and the Northern Lights Casino. The resort features bright guest rooms with private balconies and beautiful lake views, as well as suites and lakeside condos with living and dining areas, and fully equipped kitchens. Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable channels, microwaves, mini-fridges and coffeemakers, and complimentary wireless Internet. Upmarket facilities include a luxury spa, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, a bowling alley, and an inviting restaurant and bar with outdoor patio seating and regular live music. Seasonal activities range from boating, fishing, hiking, and biking to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
502 Cleveland Blvd W, Walker, MN 56484, Phone: 218-547-7777
6. Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen, Minnesota
Situated just two miles from Lake Superior in Lutsen and a short drive from the beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails at the Cascade River State Park Recreation Site, the Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen is a rustic resort with comfortable accommodation and an array of facilities. The resort features cabin-style rooms with log furniture cozy fireplaces, and glorious mountain views, as well as ski-in/ski-out condos with one to three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, kitchens, and whirlpools. Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable channels, microwaves, mini-fridges, and complimentary wireless Internet, and facilities range from an indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Hot tub and sauna, a tavern providing pub fare and live music, free canoe tours and shuttles to nearby hiking trails.
445 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen, MN 55612, Phone: 218-406-1350
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