Are you looking for a beautiful place to get away from it all this winter? A beautiful tropical destination complete with white sand beaches isn’t in the cards for many of us. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have an amazing winter vacation without straying too far from home. Minnesota is home to many incredible and beautiful lodges that are perfect for a winter getaway. Check out 10 of the best winter cabins in Minnesota that will keep you cozy when the weather turns cold.

  1. Arrowwood Resort - Alexandria

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center at Alexandria/Facebook Guests at Arrowwood have a few options when it comes to booking their stay. You can spend your time in a cozy room in the main resort building, or you can rent a townhome or cottage. Depending on the level of privacy you desire, you’ll be able to find just what you’re looking for. And when you’re not in your room, you can enjoy the quiet beauty of winter up north - or have some fun at the indoor waterpark. You can check out the Arrowwood Resort Facebook page for more information,

  1. Bluefin Bay - Tofte

Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts/Facebook Like the Arrowwood Resort, Bluefin Bay guests have their choice of cozy and comfortable lodging options when they book a stay at this beautiful resort. From lakeside townhomes to luxury log homes, guests will not be disappointed in their stay. Even better, Bluefin Bay is found along the shores of Lake Superior. If you love visiting the North Shore in the summer, why not extend your love into the colder months? The Bluefin Bay Facebook page has more information. 7192 MN-61, Tofte, MN 55615, USA

  1. Gunflint Lodge - Grand Marais

Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters/Facebook If you’re looking to really get away from it all with your Minnesota winter vacation, look no further than Gunflint Lodge. This spot is located in Grand Marais, right near the famed Gunflint Trail. When this tree-lined trail is blanketed in snow, you’ll find nothing but peace and quiet - and northwoods beauty - during your stay. And when the temperature dips, make your way inside for a comfortable night’s sleep. The Gunflint Lodge Facebook page has all the most up-to-date information. 144 S Gunflint Lake Rd, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA

  1. Lost Lake Lodge - Nisswa

Lost Lake Lodge/Facebook The Nisswa area is well known for the many lakeside resorts and lodges that make their homes in the area. Lost Lake Lodge is one of the best, with beautiful water views that offer a whole new look once the snow starts to fall. Inside the cozy one-, two-, and three-room cabins, you’ll find everything you need for your time away from home. And don’t forget to head over to the main building for an incredible meal. Check out the Lost Lake Lodge Facebook page for helpful information to help plan your stay at one of the best winter cabins in Minnesota. 7965 Lost Lake Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468, USA

  1. Boyd Lodge - Crosslake

Boyd Lodge/Facebook This lovely lodge is located on the beautiful Whitefish Lake in Crosslake, Minnesota. Between the many different cabins and cottages, you’ll be sure to find accommodations that will delight and inspire during your winter vacation. They’re furnished with comfortable pieces perfect fur curling up with a good book and enjoying the sight of falling snow. You can find out more about Boyd Lodge on their Facebook page. 36539 Silver Peak Rd, Crosslake, MN 56442, USA

  1. Grand View Lodge - Brainerd

Grand View Lodge/Facebook No matter the size of your party, Grand View Lodge has several different housing options that will meet your group’s needs. From huge window-lined homes to small and cozy cabins, there’s something to satisfy everyone. No matter which you choose, you’ll find every comfort you need to make your stay incredible. The lodge also offers great food and a spa for when you truly want to relax. Visit the Grand View Lodge website for more information on booking your stay and all the activities and dining options available to you. 23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468, USA

  1. Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake - Brainerd

Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake/Facebook From lakeside cabins to beautiful villas, Cragun’s Resort has a lot to offer from its location in Brainerd. When you aren’t lounging in your comfortable rooms, venture out for a delicious meal, a dip in the indoor swimming pool, or any of the many winter sports available outside. This is one vacation you’ll remember forever. Find out more information on the Cragun’s Resort Facebook page. Bear Trap Lounge, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA

  1. Burntside Lodge - Ely

Burntside Lodge/Facebook Is there a place in Minnesota more beautiful than Ely? That goes double when the snow starts to fall and the thick forest surrounding the boundary waters is blanketed in white. At Burntside Lodge, lovely log cabins await all who desire a peaceful winter vacation in Minnesota. The dining room serves delicious food, and there are plenty of activities to do on and around the lodge’s grounds. The Burntside Lodge Facebook page has more information for planning your stay. 2755 Burntside Lodge Rd, Ely, MN 55731, USA

  1. Whitefish Lodge - Crosslake

Whitefish Lodge & Suites/Facebook Here’s another lodge located near Whitefish Lake in Crosslake, Minnesota. The lodge offers many lovely and affordable rooms for those who crave a northern Minnesota vacation. Guests have easy access to many lakes and trails, perfect for those who want to venture outside and into the snow. You can find out more information on the Whitefish Lodge Facebook page. 14150 Swann Dr, Crosslake, MN 56442, USA

  1. Naniboujou Lodge - Grand Marais

Naniboujou Lodge/Facebook Naniboujou Lodge is an historic spot located in Grand Marais, Minnesota. This lodge is well known for its interesting architectural details both inside and out. The dining room in particular makes the lodge more than worth a visit, with its incredible, colorful details that are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Beyond the dining area, the rooms in this cozy lodge are so comfortable that you won’t want to leave. Check out the Naniboujou Lodge Facebook page for more information. 20 Naniboujou Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA

Have you ever visited any of the best winter cabins in Minnesota? Do you have any other favorite places to visit in Minnesota during the winter? Feel free to tell us about them in the comments below.

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center at Alexandria/Facebook

Guests at Arrowwood have a few options when it comes to booking their stay. You can spend your time in a cozy room in the main resort building, or you can rent a townhome or cottage. Depending on the level of privacy you desire, you’ll be able to find just what you’re looking for. And when you’re not in your room, you can enjoy the quiet beauty of winter up north - or have some fun at the indoor waterpark. You can check out the Arrowwood Resort Facebook page for more information,

Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts/Facebook

Like the Arrowwood Resort, Bluefin Bay guests have their choice of cozy and comfortable lodging options when they book a stay at this beautiful resort. From lakeside townhomes to luxury log homes, guests will not be disappointed in their stay. Even better, Bluefin Bay is found along the shores of Lake Superior. If you love visiting the North Shore in the summer, why not extend your love into the colder months? The Bluefin Bay Facebook page has more information.

7192 MN-61, Tofte, MN 55615, USA

Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters/Facebook

If you’re looking to really get away from it all with your Minnesota winter vacation, look no further than Gunflint Lodge. This spot is located in Grand Marais, right near the famed Gunflint Trail. When this tree-lined trail is blanketed in snow, you’ll find nothing but peace and quiet - and northwoods beauty - during your stay. And when the temperature dips, make your way inside for a comfortable night’s sleep. The Gunflint Lodge Facebook page has all the most up-to-date information.

144 S Gunflint Lake Rd, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA

Lost Lake Lodge/Facebook

The Nisswa area is well known for the many lakeside resorts and lodges that make their homes in the area. Lost Lake Lodge is one of the best, with beautiful water views that offer a whole new look once the snow starts to fall. Inside the cozy one-, two-, and three-room cabins, you’ll find everything you need for your time away from home. And don’t forget to head over to the main building for an incredible meal. Check out the Lost Lake Lodge Facebook page for helpful information to help plan your stay at one of the best winter cabins in Minnesota.

7965 Lost Lake Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468, USA

Boyd Lodge/Facebook

This lovely lodge is located on the beautiful Whitefish Lake in Crosslake, Minnesota. Between the many different cabins and cottages, you’ll be sure to find accommodations that will delight and inspire during your winter vacation. They’re furnished with comfortable pieces perfect fur curling up with a good book and enjoying the sight of falling snow. You can find out more about Boyd Lodge on their Facebook page.

36539 Silver Peak Rd, Crosslake, MN 56442, USA

Grand View Lodge/Facebook

No matter the size of your party, Grand View Lodge has several different housing options that will meet your group’s needs. From huge window-lined homes to small and cozy cabins, there’s something to satisfy everyone. No matter which you choose, you’ll find every comfort you need to make your stay incredible. The lodge also offers great food and a spa for when you truly want to relax. Visit the Grand View Lodge website for more information on booking your stay and all the activities and dining options available to you.

23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468, USA

Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake/Facebook

From lakeside cabins to beautiful villas, Cragun’s Resort has a lot to offer from its location in Brainerd. When you aren’t lounging in your comfortable rooms, venture out for a delicious meal, a dip in the indoor swimming pool, or any of the many winter sports available outside. This is one vacation you’ll remember forever. Find out more information on the Cragun’s Resort Facebook page.

Bear Trap Lounge, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA

Burntside Lodge/Facebook

Is there a place in Minnesota more beautiful than Ely? That goes double when the snow starts to fall and the thick forest surrounding the boundary waters is blanketed in white. At Burntside Lodge, lovely log cabins await all who desire a peaceful winter vacation in Minnesota. The dining room serves delicious food, and there are plenty of activities to do on and around the lodge’s grounds. The Burntside Lodge Facebook page has more information for planning your stay.

2755 Burntside Lodge Rd, Ely, MN 55731, USA

Whitefish Lodge & Suites/Facebook

Here’s another lodge located near Whitefish Lake in Crosslake, Minnesota. The lodge offers many lovely and affordable rooms for those who crave a northern Minnesota vacation. Guests have easy access to many lakes and trails, perfect for those who want to venture outside and into the snow. You can find out more information on the Whitefish Lodge Facebook page.

14150 Swann Dr, Crosslake, MN 56442, USA

Naniboujou Lodge/Facebook

Naniboujou Lodge is an historic spot located in Grand Marais, Minnesota. This lodge is well known for its interesting architectural details both inside and out. The dining room in particular makes the lodge more than worth a visit, with its incredible, colorful details that are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Beyond the dining area, the rooms in this cozy lodge are so comfortable that you won’t want to leave. Check out the Naniboujou Lodge Facebook page for more information.

20 Naniboujou Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA

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Winter In Minnesota November 28, 2022 Katie Feldkamp What are some of the best things to do during winter in Minnesota? There is no shortage of activities to choose from during winter in Minnesota! When cabin fever starts to set in, check to see if you’ve already done all of these things:

There’s an indoor beach at Edgewater Resort in Duluth. Elm Creek has amazing skiing and snow tubing. Ride down the indoor lazy river at Treasure Island in Welch. Take a trip to Stillwater for a winter wonderland. Have you ever tried go-karting on ice?

  Where are some places to visit during winter in Minnesota? During winter in Minnesota, there are plenty of unforgettable places to visit. These places include:

Canal Park Lutsen Eden Prairie Ice Castles Minnehaha Falls International Eelpout Festival in Walker

For more information about these places and more, check out this article on unforgettable places in Minnesota to visit this winter. Have fun exploring!

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Winter In Minnesota

November 28, 2022

Katie Feldkamp

What are some of the best things to do during winter in Minnesota? There is no shortage of activities to choose from during winter in Minnesota! When cabin fever starts to set in, check to see if you’ve already done all of these things:

There’s an indoor beach at Edgewater Resort in Duluth. Elm Creek has amazing skiing and snow tubing. Ride down the indoor lazy river at Treasure Island in Welch. Take a trip to Stillwater for a winter wonderland. Have you ever tried go-karting on ice?

  Where are some places to visit during winter in Minnesota? During winter in Minnesota, there are plenty of unforgettable places to visit. These places include:

Canal Park Lutsen Eden Prairie Ice Castles Minnehaha Falls International Eelpout Festival in Walker

For more information about these places and more, check out this article on unforgettable places in Minnesota to visit this winter. Have fun exploring!

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

There is no shortage of activities to choose from during winter in Minnesota! When cabin fever starts to set in, check to see if you’ve already done all of these things:

  • There’s an indoor beach at Edgewater Resort in Duluth.
  • Elm Creek has amazing skiing and snow tubing.
  • Ride down the indoor lazy river at Treasure Island in Welch.
  • Take a trip to Stillwater for a winter wonderland.
  • Have you ever tried go-karting on ice?

 

Where are some places to visit during winter in Minnesota?

During winter in Minnesota, there are plenty of unforgettable places to visit. These places include:

  • Canal Park
  • Lutsen
  • Eden Prairie Ice Castles
  • Minnehaha Falls
  • International Eelpout Festival in Walker

For more information about these places and more, check out this article on unforgettable places in Minnesota to visit this winter. Have fun exploring!