Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Tofte, MN

Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about Tofte attractions and things to do during your stay:

Our Tofte hotel is centrally located on the North Shore of Lake Superior, just minutes away from Lutsen Mountain Ski Resort, Superior National Forest, and Boundary Waters Wilderness Canoe Area. Here is just a sampling of what Tofte has to offer:

Area Attractions and Activities Near Our Tofte Hotel

Commercial Fishing Museum – Conveniently located just one mile from the Tofte AmericInn, this museum offers a fascinating look at Lake Superior’s fishing history, providing views of original fish skiffs, fascinating stories from fishermen, and a wide variety of changing gallery exhibits.  
Address: Sawbill Trail & Highway 61
Distance: 1 mile
Phone: 218-663-7804

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 Road
Distance: 45 miles
Phone: 218-226-6372
Hours of Operation: May 15-Oct 15, daily tours from 10am - 6pm daily

Sugarloaf Cove - For 30 years, Sugarloaf Cove was home to Consolidated Paper's log rafting operations. Now it is a place to learn about the North Shore’s rich history, with a state-of-the-art scientific area at its cove.
Address: Highway 61, just 4 miles south of Schroeder
Distance:  8 miles
Phone: 218-740-2755

Grand Marais Art Colony - The Art Colony is housed in the heart of the scenic coastal village of 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.
Address: 120 West 3rd Avenue, Grand Marais, MN
Distance: 30 miles
Phone: 218-387-2737

Superior Hiking Trail – The Superior Hiking trail extends from Two Harbors to the Canadian border with 235 miles of trail. The trail connects seven state parks, 3 state waysides, several state forests, and the Superior National Forest.
Address: 731 7th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN
Distance: 1.7 miles
Phone: 218-834-2700

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

Cascade River State Park - The Cascade River State Park contains a diversity of settings including the beautiful Cascade River, Indian Camp, Spruce and Cu 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

Judge C. R. Magney State Park – This beautiful state park includes 9 miles of hiking trail, 5 miles of ski trail, picnic areas along the banks of the Brule River, trout fishing, bird watching, and the famous Devil's Kettle of the Brule River!
Address: 4051 East Highway 6, Grand Marais, MN
Distance: 45 miles
Phone: 218-387-2929

Superior National Golf Course – Golfing at 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

America's North Coast Winter Recreation Center at Superior National Golf Course – This recreation center offers dog sled rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides, cross- country ski trails, snowshoe trails, and more.   
Address: 5731 West Highway 61
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 218-663-7804

Lutsen Mountains – The Lutsen Mountains feature an abundance of cross-country and downhill skiing with 90 sweeping runs over four mountains.
Address: 400 Ski Hill Road
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 218-663-7281
Hours of Operation: Open December - April 15th

Alpine Slide & Gondola - Take an adventurous ride down the Lutsen Mountains or glide through on the gondola for a stunning overhead view of the area.
Address: Lutsen, MN
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 218-663-7281