5 Wonderful Minnesota Winter Staycation Ideas
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Winter in Minnesota can feel long especially with the dark days but planning trips and getting out can help so much. From local staycations to spots within a few hours drive, you can easily feel like you’re getting away without even getting on an airplane. Below are 5 wonderful Minnesota winter staycation ideas that range from Up North to the Twin Cities. Which one is going on your list first?
Grand View Lodge
Nisswa
There are few places as magical in the Minnesota winter as Grand View Lodge. They have so many fun activities from igloo dining to sledding to ice skating. Plus, it’s located just 10 minutes from Mt. Ski Gull where you can ski or tube. Don’t miss the outdoor hot tub!
Bluefin Bay
Tofte
I always love visiting Minnesota’s North Shore and Bluefin Bay is perfectly located right on Lake Superior. With included activities, an on-site spa, an indoor pool plus both indoor and outdoor hot tubs, Bluefin Bay makes a great getaway. It’s also just 10 minutes from Lutsen Mountains which is the best ski mountain in Minnesota.
Hotel Crosby
Stillwater
Stillwater is Minnesota’s Hallmark Town with so much charm. I love staying at Hotel Crosby with beautiful rooms, on site dining and a rooftop hot tub open in the winter. The town itself has lots of great restaurants, snowshoeing rentals available to enjoy scenic paths and great shopping.
Hotel Ivy
Minneapolis
Hotel Ivy is a classic Minneapolis staycation spot. The rooms have been recently renovated and are beautiful! I love that guests an enjoy the on whirlpool, sauna, steam rooms and heated loungers at Anda Spa. It’s worth booking a spa appointment to enjoy a treatment and dining on site at Breva or Masa & Agave.
Cuyuna Cove
Crosby
Cuyuna Cove has five beautiful tiny cabins that are perfect for a getaway. While you can easily spend your whole getaway relaxing at the cabin and enjoying the on site sauna, nearby activities including snowshoeing on the famous mountain biking trails and trying the restaurants and drink spots in towns can keep you busy. We also loved winter fat tire biking in the area.
Winter in Minnesota can feel long but booking a fun staycation and getting out is one way to have fun with the season. Which of these Minnesota winter staycation ideas will you be trying first?!
For more Minnesota winter ideas, check out these 5 great local holiday markets and 5 spots to ice skate on fun outdoor rinks.
