Area Travel - AmericInn® Tofte, MN
Located on scenic Highway 61, the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Tofte is just minutes away from all that the magnificent North Shore area has to offer, whether it’s a leisurely visit to a local art gallery or a snowmobile ride deep in the boreal forest. After a restful night in one of our comfortable guest rooms, we invite you spend your days exploring the Lutsen-Tofte area and its many indoor activities and outdoor adventures.
In addition to miles of trails, great shopping, unparalleled snowsports, thousands of inland lakes plus one really great lake all ready to access any day of the year, the Lutsen-Tofte area calendar is filled with fun activities the whole family will enjoy. Be sure to visit our events calendar to learn more about the many North Shore festivals and special events that take place all year round.
Lutsen-Tofte area attractions at a glance:
Lutsen Mountains – The Midwest’s premier downhill ski resort, Lutsen Mountains features 90 sweeping runs across four mountains and an abundance of scenic cross-country trails.
Address: 400 Ski Hill Road
Distance: 1.7 miles
Packages: Ski & Stay Package - Visit Lutsen's Website for packages
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness – Named one of National Geographic’s “50 Destinations of a Lifetime,” the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is home to over a million acres of untamed backcountry, more than 1,000 pristine lakes and streams, over 1,500 canoe routes and abundant wildlife. Just 25 miles inland up the Sawbill Trail, Sawbill Canoe Outfitters offers an entry point to the BWCA.
Address: 4620 Sawbill Trail, Tofte MN
Distance: 22.9 Miles
Phone: (218) 663-7150
Cascade River State Park - The Cascade River State Park contains a diversity of settings including the beautiful Cascade River, Indian Camp, Spruce and Cut Face Creeks, and the rugged Lake Superior shoreline. Park trails lead visitors from Lake Superior up to the height of the Sawtooth Mountains, offering incredible panoramic views of the North Shore.
Address: 3481 West Highway 61, Lutsen MN
Distance: 10 Miles
Phone: 218-387-3053
Grand Marais Art Colony - The Art Colony is housed in the heart of scenic coastal village Grand Marais in a 1918 mission church. A recently completed addition contains glass, ceramics, and print studios, a multi-purpose room and loft space for visual artists. Every year the Art Colony hosts the Grand Marais Arts Festival, Plein Air Competition, concerts, lectures, fish fries and artist workshops.
Address: 120 West 3rd Avenue, Grand Marais, MN
Distance: 10 Miles
Phone: 218-387-2737
Split Rock Lighthouse – Shipwrecks from a mighty 1905 November gale prompted the construction of this rugged landmark. Restored to its 1920s appearance, it offers a glimpse of life in a remote and beautiful setting high above some of the world’s most dangerous waters. A must-see for Minnesotans and anyone who loves spectacular scenery!
Address: 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd.
Distance: 45 Miles
Phone: 218-226-6372
Sugarloaf Cove - Renowned for its 1.1 billion year old lava flows and picturesque cobblestone beaches, Sugarloaf Cove offers a breadth of nature-oriented activities and learning opportunities for family members of all ages. Once the home to Consolidated Paper’s log rafting operations, this 27-acre site has been carefully restored over the past 30 years. Sugarloaf has a 1-mile interpretive trail, cobblestone beaches, forest restoration sites and an interpretive center.
Address: Highway 61, just 4 miles south of Schroeder
Distance: 8 Miles
Phone: 218-740-2755
Superior Hiking Trail – The 235-mile Superior Hiking trail extends from Two Harbors to the Canadian border, connecting seven state parks, 3 state waysides, several state forests and the Superior National Forest.
Address: 731 7th Avenue, Two Harbors MN (Headquarters)
Distance: 1.7 Miles
Phone: 218-834-2700
Superior National Golf Course – Rated the #1 golf course in Minnesota by Golf Digest Magazine, this scenic 27-hole championship course is an experience you’ll want to have again and again.
Address: 5731 West Highway 61
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: (218) 663-7195
Temperance River State Park – Located just north of Schroeder, MN, the Temperance River State Park receives warming breezes off the Lake in the winter and cooling breezes in the summer. Attractions include camping adjacent to Lake Superior and the spectacular geologic formations along the narrow Temperance River gorge.
Address: 7620 West Highway 61, Schroeder MN
Distance: 2 Miles
Phone: 218-663-7476
