Area Travel - AmericInn® of Carlton, MN
Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about Carlton attractions and things to do nearby AmericInn.
Carlton is the gateway to the Northland and is located just 30 miles south of Duluth, MN. We offer access to a wide variety of outdoor sporting opportunities including trails, Moose Horn Lake and River, a golf course, Moose Lake State Park and Agate Center, and the Fire Museum, to name a few. Our Carlton Minnesota hotel provides rooms designed and constructed to give you a quiet night's sleep, an indoor pool and whirlpool, and a complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast . Our hotel in Minnesota River Country provides Jay Cooke State Park lodging and is minutes from Black Bear Casino.
Area Attractions and Activities
Jay Cooke State Park - Park trails link up to the Willard Munger State Trail at the north edge of the park; perfect for backpackers, bikers (both mountain and tour), hikers, horseback riders, and skiers. Check out the wildflowers in the spring, and the vivid colors in the fall. Walk on the swinging suspension bridge high above the raging St. Louis River.
The Willard Munger State Trail - A collection of multiple use trails between Hinckley and Duluth. It consists of interconnecting trails offering hiking, bicycling, in-line skating and snowmobiling. It highlights the picturesque scenery and rich history of East Central Minnesota. The trail follows the route of the railroad that saved many lives in the historic Hinckley and Cloquet fires in the nineteenth century.
Spirit Mountain Ski Resort - When you play at Spirit Mountain next winter, your ski trip will be so much more than skiing! You'll have all that Duluth has to offer as well. No matter where you long to curl up after a long day on the slopes, Duluth has all the room you need - 4,400 rooms, to be exact. And every one offers easy access to Duluth's dining, entertainment, attractions, and of course... Spirit Mountain!
Moose Lake State Park and Geological Center - Camping, swimming, hiking, biking, canoeing, boating and museum.
Address: Highway 73, Moose Lake, MN 55767
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: 218-485-5420
Moose Lake Lakewalk - Paved walking path around Moose Head Lake.
Address: Begins and ends on Arrowhead Lane (Highway 73), Moose Lake, MN 55767
Distance: 12 miles
Black Bear Casino - Casino (open 24 hours) and golf course.
Address: 1785 Highway 210
Distance: 1/2 miles
Phone: 218-878-2327
