Family Travel - AmericInn® Carlton, MN
The Perfect Family Vacation in Carlton Minnesota
Carlton is the gateway to the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior located just 20 miles to the south. There are endless activities in the Carlton area for active families. The AmericInn Carlton is close to the St. Louis River, Lake Superior, Moose Horn Lake and River, and Chub Lake. Active water sports include boating, fishing, swimming, rafting, water-skiing, para-sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and wake-boarding. We offer access to a wide variety of outdoor trails where our guests can hike, or enjoy birding, biking, hunting, and golfing.
An indoor pool and hot tub is available for our guests to relax after a daytrip to Duluth. The hotel is in a great location with Spirit Mountain Ski and Adventure Park only 15 miles north on I-35 offering a wide array of activities to do year round.
Family 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.
Address: 780 Highway 210, Carlton, MN 55718
Phone: 218-384-4610
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.
Address: 780 Highway 210, Carlton, MN 55718
Phone: 218-384-4610
Spirit Mountain Ski and Adventure Park
When you play at Spirit Mountain, your ski trip will be so much more than skiing! You'll have all that Duluth has to offer as well. We offer easy access to Spirit Mountain just 15 miles away. Spirit Mountain Adventure Park is currently home to the "Timber Twister" Alpine Coaster, the "Timber Flyer" Zip Line, and a 9-hole Mini Golf Course plus the hub for a 6-lane Snow Tubing Park!
Address: 9500 Spirit Mountain Place, Duluth, MN 55810
Phone: 218-628-2891
Moose Lake State Park and Geological Center
Rolling hills surrounded by fields, woods, ponds and fishing lakes make this park popular for hikers, anglers, canoeists, swimmers and campers. Quiet Echo Lake is ideal for catching bass, northerns and panfish. The Willard Munger Trail is located two miles west of the park. Things to do include camping, swimming, hiking, biking, canoeing, boating and the museum.
Address: Highway 73, Moose Lake, MN 55767
Phone: 218-485-5420
Canal Park and the Depot
Boasting dozens of boutique shops and fabulous restaurants, it’s hard to believe this used to be a barren warehouse district. There’s so much to see and do here, you’ll need more than just one day. Walk the Lakewalk. Check out the Great Lakes Aquarium. Skip rocks in the water. Watch ships pass under the famed Aerial Lift Bridge. Eat. Drink. Dance. The Depot is home to the Duluth Art Museum, North Shore Scenic Railroad, Veterans Memorial Hall, Duluth Playhouse, Children’s Museum, and the Minnesota Ballet. All things needed for making a great time out.
Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College
Through a close Tribal and State partnership, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has a unique mission in providing education to the public. This unique collaboration offers all students, regardless of demographic background, the opportunity to learn in a comfortable and diverse environment. Founded in 1987, the College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates across a wide range of program areas, including Law Enforcement, Human Services, Nursing, Business, Clean Energy, Early Childhood Development, and Environmental Science. Through the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, the College’s liberal arts curriculum provides a solid undergraduate transfer education for approximately forty-percent of the college’s students each year.
Address: 2101 14th Street Cloquet, Minnesota 55720
Phone: 218-879-0800
DECC (Duluth Entertainment Convention Center)
Located on the shores of Lake Superior in the resort city of Duluth, the DECC offers world-class convention, sport, special event and entertainment facilities. They’re just steps away from quaint Canal Park and Downtown, offering shops, restaurants and hotels. And did we mention the panoramic views of the Aerial Lift Bridge and the Harbor? If you’re looking for entertainment in Northeastern Minnesota, look no further. The DECC is home to the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Broadway series, concerts, Home and Sports Shows, Minnesota Ballet, UMD Men’s and Women’s Bulldog Hockey and the William A. Irvin ore boat museum.
Address: 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-722-5573
