Minnesota Family Vacations
Make Lifetime Memories at Lutsen
At Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior, Minnesota family vacations have been “Unforgettable Since 1885.” Our resort on the North Shore of Lake Superior offers an exhilarating wilderness playground for kids and kids at heart. It’s easy to spend a full week here! At the resort, your family will enjoy a wide array of activities, from guided nature hikes, waterfall tours, kayaking on the lake and pitch & putt golf, to evening campfires with s’mores and live music, and much, much more.
Bring a sense of adventure. Discover new things. Play together. Take home memories that will last forever!
Family Lodging
At Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior, we have the accommodations and amenities to fit the needs of Minnesota family vacations of all sizes. Our lodging ranges from cozy rooms in the historic lodge to suites in the Poplar River Condos with jacuzzis and fireplaces.
Fall
Fall on the North Shore is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen
Soak up the vibrant palette of reds, oranges and yellows that grace the Lake Superior shoreline. Retire to an evening at the resort by our crackling fireplace.
Winter
Winter at Lutsen Resort is like vacationing inside a snow globe
With the largest alpine skiing and snowboarding resort in the Midwest, one of the largest cross-country ski trail networks in North America, over 450 miles of snowmobile trails, and countless other activities, the North Shore provides ample reasons to get outside and play for your winter vacation!
Spring
Experience Spring on the North Shore
From spring skiing to exploring the area’s raging rivers and waterfalls, spring is a beautiful time of year.
Summer
There is nothing like summer on Lake Superior
From beach bonfires to sea kayaking, Lake Superior’s rugged shoreline will help you create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Available for Lutsen Resort guests, consider time and distance for guests under 12. Tours are generally 2-2.5 miles, and we’re out for up to 2.5 hours. Tours require a moderate level of fitness. Don’t forget appropriate clothing and footwear for the season's weather and conditions, a camera, and water. Our location is surrounded by Northern Minnesota’s beautiful landscapes; this includes pristine lakes, endless forests, and miles upon miles of hiking trails. Join a Lutsen Resort Guide for a guided hiking tour along a section or spur on the Superior Hiking Trail or at a nearby State Park. Destinations include scenic overlooks, seasonal changing forests, and waterfalls along the North Shore.
Suggested to sign up 1 week in advance, calling Lutsen Resort Activities at 218-663-6695. Our desk opens at 8:30am.
A $10/per person no-show fee will be added to a guests’ reservation. Reservations must be canceled by 24 hours in advance.
Fly-Fishing Introduction Sep 25, 2020 at 8:30am
Requirements/restrictions: Lutsen Resort Guests, 14 and older. Provide reservation confirmation # upon sign-up.
What to bring/wear: Guests 16 and older are required by MN state law to have a Minnesota Fishing license. Day licenses can be purchased at Clearview Store in Lutsen, Holiday Station in Tofte, or Buck’s in Grand Marais.Wear shoes or sandals that may get wet. Clothing layers appropriate to the day’s weather, and sun protection.
We provide: Fly reels, rods, and practice equipment for catch and release fishing. Fish not guaranteed…
Tour description: An opportunity to become familiar with fly fishing equipment and techniques. This is oriented to first-timers, instruction based, and takes place right at the mouth of the Poplar River, in front of Lutsen Resort.
Sign up: Suggested to sign up 1 week in advance, calling Lutsen Resort Activities at 218-663-6695. Our desk opens at 8:30am.
Cancellations: Must be cancelled 24 hours prior to tour start, to accommodate for this increasingly popular activity. **A $10 dollar fee/no-show fee will be charged to a guest reservation for each spot unable to be filled by guests on the waitlist.
Fall Colors Hike Sep 25, 2020 at 9:30am
Available for Lutsen Resort guests, consider time and distance for guests under 12. Tours are generally 2-2.5 miles, and we’re out for up to 2.5 hours. Tours require a moderate level of fitness. Don’t forget appropriate clothing and footwear for the season's weather and conditions, a camera, and water. Our location is surrounded by Northern Minnesota’s beautiful landscapes; this includes pristine lakes, endless forests, and miles upon miles of hiking trails. Join a Lutsen Resort Guide for a guided hiking tour along a section or spur on the Superior Hiking Trail or at a nearby State Park. Destinations include scenic overlooks, seasonal changing forests, and waterfalls along the North Shore.
Suggested to sign up 1 week in advance, calling Lutsen Resort Activities at 218-663-6695. Our desk opens at 8:30am.
A $10/per person no-show fee will be added to a guests’ reservation. Reservations must be canceled by 24 hours in advance.
