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St. James Hotel in Red Wing - 1 hour from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ruttger's Bay Bay Lake Resort, Deerwood
Northern Rail Traincar Inn - 3 hours from Minneapolis, MN
Grand Ely Lodge - 4 hours from MSP
The Water Street Inn - 35 minutes
Cedar Valley Resort - 2 hours 20 minutes
Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark - 2 hours 15 minutes
Siskiwit Bay Lodge Bed & Breakfast - 3 hours 30 minutes
Hawks View Cottages and Lodges - 2 hours from MSP
Wisconsin Dells - Baker’s Sunset Bay Resort - 3 hours 30 minutes
Alexander Mansion Bed and Breakfast - 2 hours
Grand View Lodge, Gull Lake
The Lodge on Lake Detroit
Good Ol' Days Family Resort, Nisswa
Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake
Leech Lake Resort and B&B
Half Moon Trail Resort, Park Rapids
Chase on the Lake, Walker
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake
Voyageurs National Park
Get away for a weekend of rest and relaxation surrounded by scenic lake views, plush accommodations and massages at the spa. Our list includes great places to visit, from romantic getaways in MN for couples to large resorts for families, with both luxury and affordable options. Most properties are open year-round and offer a choice of summer and winter activities. We've included driving times from Minneapolis to help you decide where to go.
Driving Distances from Minneapolis
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota To | Driving Time |
| Red Wing, MN | 1 hours 10 minutes |
| Northfield | 45 min |
| Two Harbors, MN, USA | 2 hours 45 min |
| Shagawa Lake | 5 hours 45 min |
| Stillwater, Minnesota | 33 min |
| Whalan, MN | 2 hours and 20 minutes |
| Duluth | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Cornucopia, Wisconsin | 3 hours 25 min |
| Fountain City, Wisconsin | 2 hours |
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