Lutsen, Minnesota, is a town, a resort, and a mountain all rolled into one. A popular ski destination, Lutsen offers great skiing, an excellent golf course, fantastic hiking through the Lutsen Mountains, and a range of charming businesses along Highway 61, which is also Lutsen’s downtown. Certain attractions may be temporarily closed or require advance reservations. Some restaurants are currently offering pickup only. Hours/availability may have changed.
1.Cascade River State Park
Hugging the rugged, rocky coast of Lake Superior, Cascade River State Park is located at the northeastern tip of Minnesota and has more than its share of nature’s majesty. With the rushing Cascade River, spectacular waterfalls, deep gorges with black volcanic rocks covered in moss, and old cedar, spruce, and birch forests with many different types of wildlife, Cascade River State Park is a magnificent spot for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Numerous smaller trails link with the North Shore State Trail and the Lake Superior Trail, offering spectacular views of Lake Superior. The park has several drive-ins and campsites for those who want to stay longer.
3481 W Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612-9535, Phone: 218-387-3053,
2.Lutsen Mountain Tram, Lutsen, Minnesota
Lutsen Mountain Tram is an aerial gondola that offers fantastic views of the Sawtooth Mountains and the scenic, rugged coast of Lake Superior. This popular North Shore attraction takes visitors on a breathtaking ride to the top of Moose Mountain, 1,000 feet above Lake Superior. You will stop at the Summit Chalet at Lutsen Mountains, a lovely mountaintop chalet where you can relax, have lunch, and enjoy the views of the lake. It is no surprise that the chalet, with its spectacular views and great amenities, is a popular site for weddings. From the chalet, you can take one of many trails through the Lutsen Mountains, enjoy the view, and hope to spot the wildlife that makes this mountain its home.
467 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN 55612, Phone: 800-360-7666
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3.Lutsen Mountains
The magnificent Sawtooth Mountains tower more than 1,000 feet above the coast of Lake Superior. Lutsen Mountains, with its diverse topography that is unique for the Midwest, is a perfect location for the Lutsen Mountain Resort, the largest ski resort in mid-America. It has it all: High mountains, an average of 10 feet of snowfall a year, and the breathtaking beauty of Lake Superior’s North Shore. Lutsen offers more than 95 runs on four mountains with interconnecting peaks, with a 825-foot vertical rise. There is a new eight-passenger gondola and a new six-passenger high-speed chair lift. With great accommodation all year round, slope-side and mountain top dining, and live music every night, Lutsen Mountains is a great destination for family vacations, weddings, or a couple’s retreat both in the winter and in the summer.
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4.Cascade River, Lutsen, Minnesota
Running for about 17 miles through Cook County in northeastern Minnesota, the Cascade River spills into Lake Superior between Lutsen and Grand Marais. At its lower end, it rushes through Cascade River State Park along a narrow, shady canyon, dropping down majestically in a series of waterfalls and cascades. There is a network of trails in the park; some of the most scenic ones follow the river’s mossy banks. The trails, surrounded by dense forests of white pine, birch, and spruce, are very popular with hikers during the warmer months and with cross-country skiers in the winter. Those who like spending the night under the stars can find a spot in one of several campsites throughout the park.
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5.Superior National Golf Course
Carved from 400 acres of the Superior National Forest, the Superior National Golf Course offers 27 holes in the beautiful Poplar River valley with breathtaking views of nearby Lake Superior and the majestic Sawtooth Mountains and surrounded by lush forests. No wonder this newly renovated golf course was called “the Cadillac of Minnesota golf courses” by Explore Minnesota. Superior National is an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. During the latest renovation, the river and canyon courses were refined by renowned architect Jeffrey Brauer with five sets of tees, white sand bunkers, and an environmentally friendly irrigation system. The Superior National is equally attractive and challenging to experienced golfers and to those just discovering the game.
5731 West Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612, Phone: 218-663-7195
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6.Oberg Mountain Loop, Lutsen, MN
A spur trail off of the Superior Hiking Trail, the Oberg Mountain Loop Trail is a 2.6-mile very popular and well-used loop trail with a trailhead near Tofte, Minnesota. This moderately challenging trail runs primarily through large, mature forests. Nine overlooks offer wonderful views of Lake Superior, Moose Mountain, and Oberg Lake, with the North Shore Sawtooth backcountry in the background. The trail starts with a few mild switchbacks that lead on an easy loop to the top of the 1,000-foot Oberg Mountain, with steep cliffs at the top. With rock ledges and cliffs along the way, keep an eye on the kids. Dogs on a leash are also allowed on this trail.
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7.Lockport Marketplace and Deli, Lutsen, Minnesota
A North Shore landmark since 1928, Lockport Marketplace and Grill is a family-owned one-stop shop where you can fill your car with gas, have wonderful French toast for breakfast with the best coffee in town, load the car with groceries and supplies, and relax on the back porch while watching deer grazing peacefully. This charming little place off Highway 61 used to be just a gas station, but each consecutive owner added a bit of authentic northern Minnesota atmosphere to make it a must-stop place on your way to the Lutsen Mountains. Don’t forget to try their delicious flaky pies and home-made pastries and fill your cup with their excellent hot coffee.
1273 Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612, Phone: 218-663-7548
8.Cascade Lodge Restaurant, Lutsen, Minnesota
Located on the North Shore of majestic Lake Superior in Lutsen, Minnesota, Cascade Lodge and Restaurant is a historic property with a main lodge built in 1930 and log cabins snuggled amongst birches and pines. The rustic but very charming restaurant has a massive rock fireplace and cozy decor with wagon wheel chandeliers and mounted animal trophies. The food is prepared with local fish, meat, and produce and the menu consists of everyone’s favorites such as crispy fried coconut-crusted walleye fingers, steak bites with Cajun sauce, or juicy half-pound juicy beef burgers. The view of the lake from the dining room is breathtaking.
3719 W Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612-9534, Phone: 218-387-2911
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9.Fika Coffee, Lutsen, Minnesota
Fika Coffee is a coffee roaster and coffee shop located in the Clearview Building in downtown Lutsen, Minnesota. They roast small batches of coffee beans from sustainable growers in Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and Burundi, with the goal of offering to their customers the best coffee from around the globe. In their small, charming, and unpretentious coffee shop, which doubles as a roasting place, they not only brew excellent coffee and make a mean latte but also introduce the concept of fica, Swedish for coffee break, which is a quiet moment of relaxation in a hectic day and a time to chat with good friends with a hot cup of coffee. They sell their roasted coffee through a range of wholesalers. In their Lutsen shop, together with a coffee, you can get scones and muffins from the Elfyin Bakery and ice cream from LoveCreamery from Two
5327 W Highway 61, Clearview Building, Lutsen, MN 55612-9513, Phone: 218-663-9055
10.Lutsen Scandinavian Resort Dining
Lutsen Resort’s Lakeside Dining Room is located in the historic Lutsen Lodge on the very edge of majestic Lake Superior, easily recognizable for its stately Scandinavian architecture. The large dining room has rustic decor yet also features elegant table settings with white tablecloths and fine cutlery. The restaurant offers a fine dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere and superb food, a blend of North Shore specials, Scandinavian dishes, and modern gourmet fare, with in-house baked breads and desserts. The restaurant has a respectable wine list with more than 125 labels. The breakfast buffet is very popular, as are their special holiday menus.
Hwy. 61, Lutsen, MN 55612, Phone: 800-258-8736
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11.Moguls Grille and Tap Room, Lutsen, Minnesota
Located in the Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota, Moguls Grille and Tap Room is a perfect spot for a business lunch, a cool brew with friends, or a dinner with family. It cannot be more scenic – this slope-side ski-in-ski-out restaurant and tap room has fantastic views of the mountain, an eclectic atmosphere, and great food. The decor is more Scandinavian than Mogul, with a massive stone fireplace and large communal dining tables. The menu is standard American cuisine with everyone’s favorites and has a few nice local surprises: You have to try their wild meatloaf – a blend of ground chuck, elk, bison, wild rice, herbs, and spices wrapped in bacon and smoked. Moguls has a nice outdoor patio with magnificent views for those pleasant warm days.
Caribou Highlands Lodge, 371 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN 55612, Phone: 218-663-3020
12.Papa Charlie's Tavern & Stage, Lutsen, Minnesota
Papa Charlie’s Tavern & Stage is the place to be at Lutsen Mountains if you are looking for fun. This casual sports bar at Eagle Ridge Resort offers great food, cool drinks, games, a pool table, a large number of flat-screen TVs for those ongoing games, and regular live music. The views of the Sawtooth Mountains, Lake Superior, and the Poplar River Valley are breathtaking, especially from the large deck. The menu is contemporary American with a number of Northwoods-inspired specials. Try shareable duck wings with spicy plum sauce, kimchi, sesame seeds, and Gorgonzola dip. There is large stage for live music, which is played during the ski season by local musicians.
467 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN 55612, Phone: 218-663-7800
13.North Shore Winery, Lutsen, Minnesota
Located just off Highway 61 on the banks of majestic Lake Superior, the North Shore Winery and the Sawtooth Mountain Cider House can be reached by following the same road going to the Lutsen Ski Hill. The winery produces white and red wines using grapes grown in California and hard cider using apples grown in Minnesota. It is open to visitors, who can enjoy their wines and hard ciders inside, around the large picnic table or, on a warm dry day, outside by the firepit. Besides wines and cider, visitors can take with them some of the locally made crafts and artworks available at the winery.
202 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN 55612, Phone: 218-481-9280
14 Things to Do in Lutsen, Minnesota
- Cascade River State Park, Photo: Courtesy of sgtlorentzen - Fotolia.com
- Lutsen Mountain Tram, Lutsen, Minnesota, Photo: Courtesy of Ruslan Kudrin - Fotolia.com
- Lutsen Mountains, Photo: Courtesy of Sharon Day - Fotolia.com
- Cascade River, Lutsen, Minnesota, Photo: Courtesy of reb - Fotolia.com
- Superior National Golf Course, Photo: Courtesy of Decellio - Fotolia.com
- Oberg Mountain Loop, Lutsen, MN, Photo: Courtesy of reb - Fotolia.com
- Lockport Marketplace and Deli, Lutsen, Minnesota, Photo: Lockport Marketplace and Deli
- Cascade Lodge Restaurant, Lutsen, Minnesota, Photo: Cascade Lodge Restaurant
- Fika Coffee, Lutsen, Minnesota, Photo: Fika Coffee
- Lutsen Scandinavian Resort Dining, Photo: Lutsen Scandinavian Resort Dining
- Moguls Grille and Tap Room, Lutsen, Minnesota, Photo: Moguls Grille and Tap Room
- Papa Charlie's Tavern & Stage, Lutsen, Minnesota, Photo: Courtesy of sonyachny - Fotolia.com
- North Shore Winery, Lutsen, Minnesota, Photo: North Shore Winery
- Cover Photo: Courtesy of reb - Fotolia.com
More Ideas: Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains
At this hotel and resort, visitors experience an outdoor, mountainous adventure coupled with amenities, outdoor activities, sporting, and the comfort of a high-end cabin lodge and modern hotel. The Eagle Ridge Resort is tucked into the Lutsen Mountains in Lutsen, MN, which is filled with great shopping and other tourism opportunities within the town and surrounding area.
This resort offers five types of rooms that have eleven styles to them, to which any party and family can find their perfect accommodations for their visit. Visitors enjoy amenities in every room like free Wi-Fi, room service, maid service, a flat-screen HDTV with cable or satellite service, a microwave, mini fridge, a hair dryer in the bathroom, an air conditioner / heater the visitor has full control over, and a coffee pot.
whirlpool Studio Trailside – These units are studio sized, accommodates two people, with a king-size bed and a double person whirlpool. The furniture in the room is made of timber and beautiful wood. The room has an HDTV and a gas fireplace to cozy up to. These units are placed in the buildings named ‘E’ and ‘F’, which have direct access to and from the ski slopes on the resort. Every one of these units also has a nice patio large enough for a family or smaller party for those folks to breathe in that fresh, mountain air.
Fireplace Studio Trailside – These units are designed to accommodate a maximum of four people. The rooms have a giant fireplace that invites visitors to curl up next to it and read a book. Lodgers can expect the studio to have a couch that doubles as a futon, an HDTV, and a table with two chairs in front of the large window overlooking the forested mountains. Every unit is located directly on the trailside ski slopes for easy in or out access. These units are placed on the bottom level of buildings ‘E’ and ‘F’.
Mountain View King – This larger studio unit is designed to accommodate two people. The units have a king size bed, a fireplace, a steam shower, HDTV, and a comfortable table and chairs next to the large window that overlooks Moose Mountain. These studio units are placed in the resort’s ‘A’ building. Visitors may also enjoy their summer nights on the patio attached to these units. This type of room can also be requested in a ‘double’ style to accommodate up to four persons.
Condos – These units accommodate up to four persons. Each condo has a queen size bed in a private bedroom, a sectional sofa, or a futon, depending on which room a visitor gets, a fireplace, and a full kitchen. Every condo is placed in the ‘D’ and ‘E’ buildings of the resort which have easy access to the Catwalk ski slopes. Visitors also fully enjoy the patio deck attached to each condo that overlooks Moose Mountain. Condo style rooms are available in:
· one bedroom / 1 baths (in four unique styles with various amenities)
· two bedrooms / 1 baths
· two bedrooms / 1.5 baths
· three bedrooms / 2 baths
Regardless of what room you pick, you will have the choice to partake in the many activities the resort offers, plus their permanent amenities.
The Eagle Resort is known for its outdoor adventures. Although they change, you can count on there being a wonderful experience at any time of the year during your visit.
Summer activities are available every year, and usually start in June a run until the end of August to the beginning of September. These summer activities include hiking, fishing, campfires, and safe exploration of the mountain. Visitors also have the option to go on canoe tours during the summer months down the Poplar River next to the resort. The canoes hold 10 people, so the entire family can enjoy the adventure.
Hiking is an immensely popular activity at the resort, and they accommodate it by offering a shuttle service to drop people off and pick them up from the Oberg Trailhead on the Superior Hiking Trail where hikers can walk up to 7.3 miles. Although, the shuttle is not needed because the trailhead is right next to the resort.
Every year, during the summer months, the US Forest Service provides special programs for visitors so that they might learn and explore the nature of the mountainous region in which the resort lies.
Permanent amenities include:
· A heated outdoor pool with a whirlpool attached
· A fitness center with several machines
· A dry sauna
· A magnificent lobby area featuring unique furniture, art, and carvings
Things to do Nearby
The town of Lutsen is brimming with all kinds of activities for the entire family to enjoy. Several restaurants and food delivery services are all close to the resort. Visitors can also find other sporting activities nearby, like hunting, fishing, more ski slopes, and other outdoor activities. There is a couple of museums, government buildings, and shops to which families can visit and learn more about the area, the history, and the nature in the mountains.
445 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen, MN 55612, Phone: 218-406-1350 or 800-360-7666
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