Family Travel - AmericInn® of Silver Bay, MN
The Perfect Family Vacation in Silver Bay Minnesota
The AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Silver Bay is located in the heart of the North Shore offering an abundance of outdoor activities and breathtaking nature areas to explore. Plan to spend several days with us during your Silver Bay Minnesota family vacation as you visit area State Parks, National Forests, and National Recreational Areas. The number and diversity of State Parks and national lands in the Silver Bay area offer a wide variety of outdoor experiences and activities including hiking, biking, boating of all types, fishing, scuba diving, ATV and snowmobile riding and skiing. See who can catch the biggest fish in Lake Superior, hike or bicycle on trails offering miles of gorgeous scenery and wildlife, or visit the many gift and specialty shops for that special souvenir or gift, and choose from a wide selection of restaurants - many of which offer a catch fresh out of Lake Superior.
There's something for everyone to enjoy during your Silver Bay Minnesota hotel!
Family Amenities and Features
- Children 17 and under stay free with an adult
- Complimentary AmericInn Perk Breakfast
- Indoor recreation center with indoor heated pool and Splash Bay Adventure waterpark featuring a 110' water slide, whirlpool, kiddie pool with slide, steam room and games
- Microwave, min refrigerator, coffee maker, and hair dryer in every room
- Guest laundry facility
- Cable TV with free HBO
- Complimentary High-speed Internet Access
- Two room Family Suites available
Family Attractions and Activities
Splash Bay Adventure Family Fun Center - With an indoor, 100 ft waterslide, kiddy waterslide, wading pool, whirlpool, recreation area and more, it's like a vacation from your vacation and an exciting departure from your typical hotel stay. AND it's located right in our hotel!
Address: On-site
Distance: 0
Gooseberry Falls State Park - Known for its spectacular waterfalls, river gorge, Lake Superior shoreline, Civilian Conservation Corps log and stone structures, and north woods wildlife. Hike or ski to a series of falls through a forest of evergreens, aspen, and birch. Visitor information center on site.
Address: 3206 Highway 61 East, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: (218) 834-3855
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Daily
Split Rock Lighthouse - Situated on the North Shore of Lake Superior, this park is best known for its historic lighthouse. This park offers numerous recreational opportunities. Scenic trails along the lake are linked the spectacular Superior Hiking Trail. Anglers cast their lines for lake trout, salmon, and brown trout. Lighthouse tours are offered between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily from Memorial Weekend through October.
Address: 3755 Split Rock Lighthouse Road, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: (218) 226-6377
Hours of Operation: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tettegouche State Park- Known for the spectacular overlooks at Shovel Point; rocky, steep cliffs and inland bluffs; the cascading 60 ft. High Falls of the Baptism River; and the historic Tettegouche Camp. The park is a hiker's paradise with miles of trails that overlook the Sawtooth Mountains and wind down to inland lakes accessible only by foot. The cliffs at Shovel Point are a premiere location for rock climbers. Visitor information center on site.
Address: 5702 Highway 61, Silver Bay, Minnesota 55614
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: (218) 226-6365
Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Silver Bay Marina – It is first marina on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It was completed by State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Corps of Engineers in 1999. The marina is owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and is managed by the City of Silver Bay. The marina provisions include 108 slips from 30' - 60' long, overnight to long term rental, 40 slips for transient boaters , water and electrical hookups, sewer pump-outs gasoline & diesel sales, heated restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, concession stand, boat and trailer dry storage.
Address: Highway 61 East, Beaver Bay
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: (218) 226-3121
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, May 15 – October 15
Gitchi Gami Bike Trail – Twenty-two miles of this bike trail is currently operational from Beaver Bay to Two Harbors. The trail parallels Lake Superior and passes through Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls State Parks. Additional trail segments are currently under construction with the long term goal of extending the trail to the Canadian border.
Address: Access from Highway 61, Beaver Bay
Distance: 4 miles
Hours of Operation: Continuous
Silver Bay Golf Course – A regulation par 36 course, the Silver Bay Golf Course was constructed in 1959 by the Reserve Mining Company and has matured into one of finest nine hole layouts in the state. The Golf Course was opened to the public in 1983 and is now owned by the City of Silver Bay. It is a beautiful course surrounded by forested hills.
Address: Golf Course Road, Silver Bay, MN 55614
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: (218) 226-3111
Hours of Operation: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM Mother’s Day through September
ATV/Snowmobile Trails– There is access to state ATV and Snowmobile Trails from the parking lot of the AmericInn of Silver Bay. From this location hundreds of miles of state trails can be accessed which bring you as far north as Grand Marais and as far south as Duluth. The trails include the, Main Corridor, Moose Walk, Palisade Head, Sawtooth and Mooserun and Tettegouche State trails.
Address:150 Mensing Rd., Silver Bay, MN 55614
Distance: 0.0 miles
Hours of Operation: Continuous
Silver Bowl – Eight bowling lanes, pool table, video games, leagues, cosmic bowling, beer, pop, pizza, snacks, parties and more.
Address: 97 Outer Dr., Silver Bay, MN 55614
Distance: 1.5 miles
Phone: (218) 226-4479
Hours of Operation: 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM daily
