Lutsen Activities

For families with children under 14 years old, we offer a fun family experience inland at Caribou Lake. Kids must be at least 8 years old.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

This is a great opportunity to become more familiar with fly fishing equipment and techniques. Kids must be at least 10 years old.

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. 

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. 

Presented by members of our local National Forest Service in the summertime, join us every Tuesday and Wednesday night from 7:30pm – 9pm for insightful and fun discussions about nature. 

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

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. 

Northern Minnesota has beautiful landscapes and in our small communities, we have hard-working wonderful people. We'll make stops by Fika Coffee, Wild Country Maple Syrup and 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. 

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 am - 5 pm and open until 9 pm on weekends.

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.

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. Join our experienced guides on a tour or take the skis and have an adventure. 

During the winter, the shuttles run to Lutsen Mountains Ski Area and back.

The shuttle hours are

• Monday - Thursday 9-11:30am, 3-4:30 pm
• Friday - Sunday & Holidays 8:30-4:30pm

Please sign up 24 hours in advance, so we are better able to accommodate you. 

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

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.

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.