Area Travel - AmericInn® Roseau, MN
Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about our Roseau attractions and things to do nearby AmericInn.
Roseau is a century city, founded in 1895 by primarily Scandinavian immigrants. Roseau comes from the Indian word for Reed River, for the river the flows through town. Even though our history runs deep, we are a modern city with new infrastructure and a new city center/convention center. The home of Polaris, where snowmobiles were invented and continue to be produced, is also the home to agriculture where many small grains grow and are harvested. Roseau is a regional center. The county seat also resides here with all of its associated offices. We offer a top of the line school and one of the best hockey programs in the state. Roseau is a great place for families to come together for family reunions, class reunions, and especially the Roseau County Fair.
Roseau Area Attractions and Activities
Beltrami Island State Forest – Beltrami Island State Forest consists of over 700,000 acres, and is Minnesota’s second largest state forest. It consists of pine ridges and peat bogs. Recreational opportunities include canoeing, camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, cross-country skiing, and miles of snowmobile and ATV trails. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/sft00005/index.html
Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway - This relaxing drive stretches 191 miles from the Red River Valley to International Falls, and includes farmland, forest, and beautiful Lake of the Woods, as well as the legendary Rainy River. This journey of beautiful scenery is beautiful during the day, and if the Northern Lights are out at night, it will open your eyes to one of the world’s most exquisite phenomena. http://www.watersofthedancingsky.org/
Pine to Prairie Birding Trail - Minnesota’s first International birding trail. Northwestern Minnesota offers a unique collection of habitats which provide homes for a tremendous variety of birds. Pine forests, deciduous woodlands, native tallgrass prairie, aspen parkland, sand dunes (remnants of Glacial Lake Agassiz), calcareous fens, bogs, marshes, large and small lakes and rivers make up the transition zone that offers over 275 species of birds. Most of the sites are on public land or private reserves open to the public. http://www.mnbirdtrail.com/
Hayes Lake State Park - Take a trip to Hayes Lake State Park located less than a half hour away from the Roseau AmericInn. The park consists of almost 3000 acres of forest with trails and the lake itself which supports crappie, sunfish, large mouth bass, and northern. Birdwatchers have spotted over 200 species in or near the park. The summer is perfect to look for orchids, gentians, and blueberries or just for a picnic. Visitors also enjoy swimming and canoeing in the lake, along with camping. Trails for hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding connect with the Beltrami Island State Forest. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/hayes_lake/index.html
ATVing - Whether you call it an ATV, a quad, or a four wheeler, you would have a great time in Roseau. Polaris introduced its first ATV in 1985, and since then they have caught on in the area. There are hundreds of trails in the area and the North Star ATV Club has information including maps and trail info. Check them out at http://www.northstaratvclub.com/index.htm
Snowmobiling is almost synonymous with Roseau, it is where the snowmobile was born! As you enter Roseau, you will be greeted by David Johnson on the first Polaris snowmobile ever produced. Roseau takes snowmobiling very seriously, and the Roseau county Trailblazers have up to date trail condition reports at http://www.rctrailblazers.org/. Roseau is the place to go, and the AmericInn is the place to stay. When you are here, plan to get a tour of the production facility and tour the Polaris Experience Center.
Hockey - The only to experience hockey the way it was meant to be played is to come to Roseau. Boys and Girls are born skating in Roseau. Roseau High School hockey teams have been down at the state tournaments more than any other team. Check out the youth hockey site, http://www.roseauyouthhockey.com/ for schedules, or the high school site, http://www.roseauramshockey.com/ to see how the Rams are doing. Visiting historic Memorial Arena is a nostalgic tribute to the professional hockey players who all got their beginning in Roseau.
Roseau RV Park - 10 full service RV sites, pull through sites available, 30 & 50 amp electricity, water, sewer, and access to pool, whirlpool, sauna, showers, laundry, and exercise room.
Distance: Next to the AmericInn
Phone: (218) 463-1045
Oak Crest Golf Course
Address: 5th St S, Roseau, MN 56751
Distance: 1.25 miles
Phone: (218) 463-3016
Polaris Experience Center
Address: 205 5th Ave SW, Roseau, MN 56751
Distance: 0.5 miles
Phone: (218) 463-3218
Polaris Factory Tours
Address: 301 5th Ave SW, Roseau, MN 56751
Distance: 0.5 miles
Phone: 218-463-2312
Roseau County Historical Society
Address: 121 Center Street E, Roseau, MN 56751
Distance: 1 mile
Phone: (218) 463-1918
Roseau Pioneer Farm and Village
Address: 36737 State Highway 11
Distance: 1.5 miles
Phone: (218) 463-3052
Seven Clans Warroad Casino
Address: 1112 E Lake Street
Distance: 22 Miles
Phone: (218) 386-3381
Quick Area Guide
- Golf 1 mi
- Fishing 22 mi
- Birding 5 mi
- ATV/Snowmobile Trails 20 mi
- Shopping 1 mi
- City Center 1 mi
- Movies 1 mi
- Bowling 1 mi
