Lutsen Activities

Enjoy our ice rink overlooking Lake Superior! We have complimentary skate rentals for guests. The ice rink will be open every day during the winter from 9:00am - 6:00 pm Monday through Sunday. Due to current COVID restrictions reservations for the rink are required and can be made 24 hours in advance. The ice skating rink is not open for public use and is for resort guests only.

Our staff will outfit you with a pair of snowshoes and then we'll take a shuttle to a nearby trail where we'll enjoy a relaxed hike through the winter woods, or rent the snowshoes and go on a self-guided adventure! Typically offered in the winter months.

Two trail systems within minutes of Lutsen Resort have over 150 kilometers of groomed and tracked cross-country trails winding through a spectacular variety of terrain and overlooks. Join our experienced guides on a tour or take the skis and have an adventure. $10 Minnesota Day Ski Pass Required on trails for guests 16 and older, available at the Lutsen Resort Front Desk

Various evenings throughout the week, live music can be enjoyed in the Poplar River Pub, the Lodge Lobby or on the beach.

Available every evening, just ask at the front desk and we’ll get it started and you can keep it going as long as you like. We’ve also got the makings for S’mores available for the young and young at heart.  

Lutsen Resort Ski Shuttle will run during the following times:
 

Thursday-Saturday, please meet at main lodge
• 9AM – ONLY TO THE MOUNTAIN
• 11AM – ONLY TO THE MOUNTAIN
• 3PM – PICK UP FROM MOUNTAIN
• 4PM – PICK UP FROM MOUNTAIN   

Sunday-Wednesday
Limited availability, upon request. Please contact Front Desk Agents to schedule.

Call us at 218.663.6695 or stop by the Activities Desk in the Main Lodge.

Bring calmness to your mind and energy to your body with an hour of stretch on the shore of Lake Superior. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one. All levels welcome. Typically offered June through September.

Our resort is surrounded by northern Minnesota's beautiful woods, pristine lakes, and many miles of hiking trails. Join our professional staff for a guided hike along the Superior Hiking Trail or at one of seven nearby State Parks on the North Shore. Typically offered May through Mid-November. 

For families with children under 14 years old, we offer a fun family experience inland at Caribou Lake. Kids must be at least 10 years old. Typically offered June through Mid-October.

Enjoy a fireside chat about topics varying from constellations to animal behavior! Dates offered vary.

This is a great opportunity to become more familiar with fly fishing equipment and techniques. Kids must be at least 14 years old. Typically offered June through Mid-October.

The North Shore offers over a dozen rivers and waterfalls that rage in full glory during the waterfall season, usually mid-April to late May. Many are just minutes from the resort. Typically offered April through November. 

Experience sea kayaking on Lake Superior! Our guides offer a three hour guided tour throughout the summer and early fall. Must be 14 years or older to kayak on Lake Superior. 

Typically offered from June to Mid-October.

Lutsen Resort has two swimming pool complexes, including hot tubs and saunas at both. Guests staying around the Lodge have access to the Lodge Pool (hours are 8:30am-11pm), which offers towels and changing rooms. Sea Villa guests can enjoy the pool at that site (hours are 9am-10pm), which includes a splash pad, towels and a changing room.

Please note; Due to current orders from the Governor's office our pool, hot tub & sauna facilities will be closed for use until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience, we look forward to being able to offer these services again soon!

Three hours of nature-based outdoor fun for the kids. We'll play games, investigate the natural world, create crafts, and eat a healthy snack. Available for kids ages 4-12. Typically offered June through September.

Try our 9-hole "pitch and putt" golf course. Beginning golfers love the "no pressure" situation. Clubs are available at the Activities Desk in the Lodge. No tee times required. Typically offered June through Mid-October.

Located just down from the guest building in the middle of the Villas and right next to Lake Superior, this park area is a glorious spot to spend time as a family. Picnic tables and benches overlook the shore just a short walk from your unit.

Northern Minnesota has beautiful landscapes and in our small communities, we have hard-working wonderful people. We'll make a stop by Wild Country Maple Syrup or Caribou Cream to see just what they're up to this time of year, meet the owners and hope to sample fruits of their labor. Typically offered Mid-September through Mid-October.