Wide Open Spaces – Minnesota Lake, Mountain, and Countryside Resorts

It’s SUMMER! Time to get out of the city and back to nature; explore new places, expand horizons, and invite your team to experience inspiration and collaboration at some of Minnesota’s best wide-open spaces.

At the Lake

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center. The lakeside resort hotel offers guests year-round comfort with traditional guest rooms and suites, exclusive townhomes, and charming cottages. Featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, indoor waterpark, full-service marina, horse stables, and group activities like bingo, scavenger hunts, mini golf, spouse programs and more, your group will discover dozens of ways to engage and interact. Four on-site dining experiences from casual to gourmet, some offering breathtaking views of the lake. On-site spa is the ultimate in luxury.

Explore Alexandria Tourism. With over 350 lakes, hundreds of miles of trails, public beaches and parks, shopping, restaurants, wineries and distilleries, there’s always something new to explore in Alexandria. Must-see Glacial Ridge Scenic Byway lets visitors view the landscapes and lakes created by the advance and retreat of ancient glaciers over the span of thousands of years.

Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge. This family-owned Minnesota lake resort has been welcoming guests to the scenic shores of Bay Lake for more than a century. Serene surroundings, fresh air, a lake teeming with fish and perfect for boating, all combine to enchant every visitor. There’s plenty to do here too, with Jack’s 18-hole golf course, the Fine Line Salon + Spa, Kid’s Kamp, water tubing, pontoon cruises, family bingo, bonfires and much more. Relaxing accommodations range from rustic cabins to villas, cottages, and lodge rooms.

Visit Brainerd. If you’re looking for a location that offers unlimited activities such as biking, fishing, golfing, and hiking, plus fantastic food and gorgeous surroundings, look no further than Brainerd, Minnesota’s Playground. The Brainerd Lakes area includes the towns of Brainerd, Baxter, Breezy Point, Crosby, Crosslake, Deerwood, Lake Shore, Merrifield, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Pillager and Pine River, and boasts over 460 lakes within a 25-mile area.

Superior Shores Resort & Conference Center. Three unique properties situated on sixty acres offer welcoming accommodations in the beautiful Northwoods with more than a mile of Lake Superior coastline. Enjoy the resort’s many amenities including indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, fitness center, restaurant, and beach activities, as well as tennis courts and walking trails. The 3600-square foot conference center offers stunning views of the lake with convenient access to the outdoor terrace and pebble beach.     

North Shore Visitor. Known for its breathtaking scenery, stunning woodlands, and natural beauty, the North Shore is a must-visit destination in northern Minnesota. Home to a wide range of shoreline and inland resorts, there are hundreds of ways to explore the area including hiking the 256-mile Superior Hiking Trail, biking the Gitchi Gami paved trail, boating, golfing, snowshoeing, alpine and Nordic skiing, and much more.

On the Course

Grand View Lodge. Since 1916, the historic Grand View Lodge has invited guests to enjoy the best of year-round activities and accommodations on Gull Lake. The resort offers two championship golf courses, the onsite Glacial Waters Spa, eight different dining options, and a host of waterfront activities including paddle boarding, pontoon cruises, fishing, boating, jet skiing and more. A variety of guest lodgings range from roomy cabins to luxurious townhomes to the spacious main lodge.

Giant’s Ridge Golf & Ski Resort. Located north of Duluth and surrounded by the majestic Superior National Forest, Giant’s Ridge boasts two of the country’s most beautiful and award-winning championship golf courses, the Legend and the Quarry. Unique and picturesque lodging options include the main lodge, expansive villas, and one-of-a-kind guest houses. Groups enjoy over 5000 square feet of meeting and gathering space with beautifully scenic outdoor areas.

In the Country

Sportsman’s Oak Lodge. Visitors relax and enjoy this wilderness hideaway located on Oak Island, a sheltered Island in the center of Lake of the Woods. Three locations in the Walleye Capital of the World offer world-class fishing, comfortable lodging, swimming pool and hot tub, multiple dining options, plus year-round activities including snowmobiling, boating, kayaking, water skiing and tubing, to name just a few.

Discover Lake of the Woods Tourism. Known as the Walleye Capital of the World, Lake of the Woods is a favorite with anglers and those who enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the northern Minnesota area. Groups partake in a variety of exciting outdoor adventures such as ATV and off-road exploration, biking, canoeing, kayaking, golf, and of course, fishing. More than 50 resorts and motels on the lake offer your group a wide array of lodging choices.

No matter where you choose to take your crew this summer, you simply can’t go wrong when you pick any of these popular Minnesota places.