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DULUTHINN ON LAKE SUPERIOR218-726-1111innonlakesuperior.comExceptional guest rooms with the most balcony rooms to view Lake Superior in Canal Park! Enjoy fun right in our backyard - family games, nightly S’mores and seasonal bike rentals. Rates include full breakfast buffet, pop & water on arrival day and wireless internet. Surrounded by great restaurants, shops and activities.

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DULUTHBEACON POINTE RESORT ON LAKE SUPERIOR877-462-3226BeaconPointeDuluth.comCondo-hotel on the water’s edge, in Duluth. Guest rooms, suites and full-scale, four-bedroom penthouses, with unbeatable views of Lake Superior. Indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and heated underground parking included. Truly, the best of Duluth.SEE AD ON PAGES 32-33

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NORTH SHORE DRIVETHE INN ON GITCHE GUMEE218-525-4979InnOnGitcheGumee.comCharming Northwoods Inn, all rooms have a Lake Superior view. Cottage or rooms accent nature, double whirlpools, stone fireplaces, kitchens, balcony or deck. Tranquil gardens, bonfire and play areas. 3 miles northeast along Scenic 61.SEE AD ON PAGE 4

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NORTH SHORE DRIVELAKE BREEZE RESORT218-525-6808LakeBreeze.comFamily resort nestled in a quiet northwoods setting, with an unobstructed view of Lake Superior. Just ten minutes north of downtown Duluth on North Shore Scenic Drive. Pool, mini golf, volleyball, horseshoes, badminton and more. Lodge for group gatherings, campfires, hiking trail and playground. SEE AD ON PAGE 4

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NORTH SHORE DRIVESTONEGATE ON SUPERIOR218-355-1923StonegateonSuperior.comFamily-owned four-season resort on Lake Superior, nestled in tall trees. Our clean and comfortable housekeeping cottages are located on an easily accessible rock shoreline. Enjoy quiet relaxation in your cottage or just being on the shore with the wind and waves, moon rise and stars, ships going by, and fires on the rocks. Easy access to Duluth shopping & entertainment and all the North Shore has to offer.SEE AD ON PAGE 5

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LARSMONTLARSMONT COTTAGES ON LAKE SUPERIOR866-687-5634LarsmontCottages.comUpscale cottages inspired by Scandinavian fishing villages, built in 2007 along 1300’ of Lake Superior shoreline. Indoor pool, all-season outdoor whirlpool, authentic Finnish sauna, water’s edge massage cottage, Ledge Rock Grille.SEE AD ON PAGES 32-33

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LARSMONTBREEZY POINT ON SUPERIOR218-389-4522BreezyonSuperior.comTwelve pristine cabins on Lake Superior. Breezy Point offers the essence of the North Shore in a classic Minnesota setting. With perfectly appointed cabins at water’s edge, the wild beauty of Lake Superior defines the Breezy Point experience. We deliver designer comfort in an inspired setting.SEE AD ON PAGES 32-33

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TWO HARBORSAMERICINN LODGE & SUITES218-834-3000AmericInn.comWorking hard to be your “Welcoming Neighbor” with total renovations completed in 2017. Quiet convenient location near shops, dining, and waterfront attractions. Nonsmoking facility with free WiFi throughout the building, a free hot home-style breakfast buffet, an oversized pool area with a pool, whirlpool and sauna.SEE AD ON PAGE 7

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TWO HARBORSVOYAGEUR MOTEL218-834-3644Voyageur-Motel.netEight clean, comfortable motel units with showers, cable TV, ice, morning coffee, direct dial phones and Free WiFi! Pets allowed. Highway 61 location near shops, restaurants, trails and Lake Superior. Visa/MC/Discover/Amex

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TWO HARBORSCOUNTRY INN OF TWO HARBORS218-834-5557CountryInnTwoHarbors.comTripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner. Newly Renovated! We offer 46 comfortable rooms, some with whirlpools. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Free WiFi, pool, whirlpool & sauna. Onsite mini-golf course. Conveniently located near numerous dining and shopping options. Direct access to area trails.SEE AD ON PAGE 7

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TWO HARBORSLIGHTHOUSE BED & BREAKFAST888-832-5606LightHouseBB.orgStay in Minnesota’s oldest, continuously operating lighthouse on the North Shore! Since 1892 our beacon has guided ships into Agate Bay. Perched on a rocky peninsula, all rooms provide breathtaking views of Lake Superior. Enjoy a complimentary plated breakfast in the dining room and unobstructed views of the ore docks.SEE AD ON PAGE 8

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TWO HARBORSSUPERIOR SHORES RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER218-834-5671 800-242-1988SuperiorShores.comSpectacular lodging and dining set on a mile of Lake Superior shoreline. Comfortable, luxurious rooms, suites and lakehomes. Indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, pebble beach, in-room whirlpools and fireplaces and Kamloops Restaurant & Lounge.SEE AD ON PAGE 9

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CASTLE DANGERGOOSEBERRY PARK COTTAGES & MOTEL218-834-3751 800-950-0283GooseberryParkCottages.comNewly renovated cabins with decks, on Lake Superior. New motel: 3 housekeeping suites (full kitchens, queen beds) plus 2 deluxe sleeping units. Open all year. Great winter activities! Ride from your cabin across the road to the State Snowmobile Trail. Cross country ski or snowshoe at Gooseberry Falls State Park.SEE AD ON PAGE 13

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CASTLE DANGERGRAND SUPERIOR LODGE800-627-9565GrandSuperior.comAuthentic log lodge rooms, cabins and lake homes on 1500’ of shoreline, many with in-room whirlpool tub, fireplace and full kitchen. Log lodge offers pool, whirlpool, sauna, gift shop and Splashing Rock Restaurant and Lounge. Weddings and family reunions welcome.SEE AD ON PAGES 32-33

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CASTLE DANGERGOOSEBERRY CABINS218-834-3873Gooseberrycabins.netCozy 7-unit family-owned resort located on the shores of Lake Superior with unforgettable views. Each year-round cabin has easy access to ledge rock beaches where you can explore, relax, or build a campfire while you enjoy the sound of crashing waves. Make this your getaway spot: perfect for the outdoor enthusiast or guests in need of relaxation.

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BEAVER BAYCOVE POINT LODGE ON LAKE SUPERIOR218-226-3221 800-598-3221CovePointLodge.com“Voted a Top Minnesota Getaway by Star Tribune Readers” – Nestled next to Lake Superior, Cove Point Lodge is charming and romantic. All guest rooms have breathtaking views of Lake Superior. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of activities; hiking trails, recreation paths, bike trails and of course a beautiful pool, sauna, and spa.SEE AD ON PAGES 15

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BEAVER BAYCAMP 61 HOTEL, RESTAURANT & GIFTS218-226-4351CampSixtyOne.comCharming 8-room hotel, beautifully restored with reclaimed wood and fixtures from North Shore logging camps. Enjoy fantastic food and award winning BBQ. Within 10 miles of Palisade Head, Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Tettegouche State Parks. Direct access to Superior Hiking Trail, bike and snowmobile/ATV trails and shops.SEE AD ON PAGE 17

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SILVER BAYAMERICINN LODGE & SUITES218-226-4300 800-634-3444AmericInn.comIndoor Splash Bay Adventure with 110-foot water slide, kiddie pool, whirlpool & steam room. Complementary breakfast buffet; free WiFi; helpful staff. Rooms, suites, whirlpool suites, and Lake Superior view rooms.SEE AD ON PAGE 23

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LITTLE MARAISLITTLE MARAIS LAKESIDE CABINS218-226-3456SuperiorLakesideCabins.comModern housekeeping cabins with kitchens & fireplaces on a beautiful cobblestone shoreline of Lake Superior. We have 9 rental units with three open year-round. Office located in Eagle’s Nest Gift Shop.

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SCHROEDERLAMB’S RESORT CABINS & CAMPGROUND218-663-7292LambsResort.comLog cabins on 3/4-mile Lake Superior shoreline and Cross River Falls. Very private! Kitchens, baths, decks. Panoramic views. Lakeshore RV and tent campsites. Showers. Accept some pets with fee.SEE AD ON PAGE 25

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SCHROEDERTEMPERANCE LANDING ON LAKE SUPERIOR877-Scenic 61 (723-6426)BluefinBay.com/ temperance-landingDistinctive three-level log homes with three bedrooms/baths and magnificent views of Lake Superior. Vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, whirlpool tub and grand porch overlooking the lake. Access to a classic Finnish sauna, pools, and Waves of Superior Spa at Surfside. SEE AD ON PAGE 27

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TOFTESURFSIDE ON LAKE SUPERIOR877-361-SURF (7873)BluefinBay.com/surfsideCoastal contemporary townhomes featuring fireplaces, master suites, whirlpool tubs, expanses of glass, and a multitude of decks and balconies with breathtaking views of Lake Supe-rior. Waves of Superior Spa and cafe, indoor pool, sauna and fitness area overlooking the lake. Complimentary guest activities. Part of the award-winning Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts.SEE AD ON PAGE 27

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TOFTEAMERICINN TOFTE / LUTSEN218-663-7899AmericInn.comInviting indoor pool, sauna, and whirlpool. FREE hot home-style breakfast, FREE WiFi, gift shop, and game room. Pet friendly rooms and Jacuzzi suites available. Conveniently located near numerous state parks, Lutsen Mountains, and Superior Hiking Trail. Direct snowmobile trail access.SEE AD ON PAGE 29

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TOFTEBLUEFIN BAY ON LAKE SUPERIOR218-663-7296 800-BLUEFIN (258-3346)BluefinBay.comSpectacular seaside location with stunning views, full amenities, two award-winning restaurants and a full complement of lodging choices, most with fireplaces. Named “Best Resort on Lake Superior” and “ Best Honeymoon Resort” seven years in a row.SEE AD ON PAGE 29

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LUTSENLUTSEN RESORT ON LAKE SUPERIOR218-663-7212 888-976-0479LutsenResort.com“Unforgettable since 1885” – Lutsen Resort was the first resort in Minnesota and now offers modern lodging options in addition to the historic lodge. Located where the Poplar River meets Lake Superior, the resort has two restaurants on site and a variety of complimentary activities for guests. Named “Best North Shore Resort” by Star Tribune.SEE AD ON PAGE 31

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LUTSENCARIBOU HIGHLANDS LODGE800-642-6036CaribouHighlands.comAn all-season premiere family resort at Lutsen Mountains offering lodge rooms, condos, townhomes and four-bedroom log homes with magnificent mountain views and all the amenities. Enjoy activities, pools, and Moguls Grille and Tap Room!SEE AD ON PAGES 32-33

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LUTSENEAGLE RIDGE AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS218-406-1350 800-360-7666 EagleRidgeAtLutsen.comAt the heart of Lutsen Mountains Ski and Summer Resort! Trailside studios and condos with fireplaces, Jacuzzis and kitchens – all with spectacular mountain views. Ski-in/ski-out (winter), on-site for the Alpine Slide and Summit Express Gondola (summer), direct access to Superior Hiking Trail. Outdoor pool open year-round.SEE AD ON PAGE 35

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LUTSENSOLBAKKEN RESORT ON SUPERIOR218-663-7566 800-435-3950SolbakkenResort.comAffordable lodging on Lake Superior. Historic Sawbill Lodge with sauna, whirlpool and fireplace suites. Motel rooms with kitchenettes. Cabins on the shore of Lake Superior with kitchens, some with fireplace. Feel secluded on our Lake Superior shore. Hike, XC ski and snowmobile from your door! SEE AD ON PAGE 37

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LUTSENCASCADE LODGE ON LAKE SUPERIOR218-387-1112 800-322-9543CascadeLodgeMN.comIn the midst of Cascade River State Park, on Lake Superior. Historic main lodge, log cabins with fireplaces, some with kitchenettes and whirlpool baths. Distinctive family restaurant and pub. Hike and XC ski from your door!SEE AD ON PAGE 37

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LUTSEN / GRAND MARAISTHOMSONITE BEACH INN & SUITES888-387-1532Thomsonite.comWith the impressive and ever changing Lake Superior outside your door, book your next getaway with us, “You’ll Love Where We Live”. A variety of lodging choices, convenient location and knowledgeable hosts create a memorable vacation. Visit our Thomsonite Gemstone Jewelry Shop. Smoke-free and pet-free.SEE AD ON PAGE 37

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GRAND MARAISNELSON’S TRAVELER’S REST800-249-1285TravelersRest.comNeat & clean reasonably priced accommodations. Lake Superior views, wood fireplaces, campfire pit & free firewood. Friendly, quiet rustic wooded setting within easy walking (1/2-mile) to downtown. Free WiFi access. All units are smoke-free and pet-free. Where guests become friends.

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GRAND MARAISEAST BAY SUITES800-414-2807EastBaySuites.comLakeside suites in the heart of Grand Marais. Spectacular view. Superior experience. Contemporary furnished condos overlooking Lake Superior complete with LCD-TV, fireplace, kitchen, dining room and many complimentary guest amenities and activities.SEE AD ON PAGES 32-33

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GRAND MARAISTHE MANGY MOOSE218-387-2975MangyMooseMotel.comClean, cozy, comfortable accommodations at affordable prices in downtown Grand Marais! Quaint, old school “up-north” charm with modern improvements and amenities. Ten different rooms, each with their own look. Central location, walking distance to all of Grand Marais. Voted #1 on Trip Advisor, read our reviews. Mangy Moose - not mangy at all!

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GRAND MARAISBEST WESTERN SUPERIOR INN218-387-2240SuperiorInnGrandMarais.comBeautiful 66 room hotel on Lake Superior. All rooms lake facing, nonsmoking, most with balconies. Standard rooms to stunning fireplace/whirlpool suites with steam shower. NEW fireside lobby addition with The Cove Lobby Bar and breakfast area – full hot breakfast included – and NEW fitness room and whirlpool.SEE AD ON BACK COVERS

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GRAND MARAISANDERSONS’ NORTH SHORE RESORT218-387-1814AndersonsCabins.comAndersons’ Resort is just two miles outside of lovely Grand Marais and right on the shore of Lake Superior with 8 cabins of varying sizes, all with full kitchen and bathrooms and some with fireplaces. We have a beautiful, user-friendly cobblestone beach. No pets policy. Open All Year!

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GRAND MARAIS / KADUNCEOUTPOST MOTEL218-387-1833 888-380-1833OutpostMotel.comWelcome to great views, great prices, and great fun here at the Outpost! Cozy cabin-like rooms, suites with kitchenettes, and loft apartment. Lake Superior in front; Superior National Forest in back. Easy access to Lake Superior, the Superior Hiking Trail, snowmobile trails and more. Enjoy our campfires and our friendly family of chipmunks! Open year-round.

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14 MILES NE OF GRAND MARAISNANIBOUJOU LODGE ON LAKE SUPERIOR218-387-2688Naniboujou.comEnjoy the shore like Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey did in the roaring 20’s! On the National Register of Historic Places, the lodge boasts Minnesota’s largest native rock fireplace, scrumptious food, friendly people, and a staff that cares about your comfort. Open mid-May to mid-Oct. plus weekends in February & March.SEE AD ON PAGE 49

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GRAND PORTAGEGRAND PORTAGE LODGE & CASINO218-475-2401 800-543-1384GrandPortage.comThe perfect destination! Unwind at the newly renovated Grand Portage Lodge & Casino. Enjoy dinner and casino entertainment, then relax in your room or suite, at the pool or sauna. All under one roof. And we have meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 300 people.SEE AD ON PAGE 57

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GUNFLINT TRAIL BEARSKIN LODGE & OUTFITTERS218-388-2292 800-338-4170Bearskin.comBearskin Lodge offers secluded Northwoods cabins on the edge of the Boundary Waters. Canoe rentals, BWCA outfitting, fishing boats, pon-toons, sand swimming beach, and a family-friendly, wilderness ambience. In winter, we’re a top-ranked cross-country ski resort, with 77K of ski trails for classic and skate skiing as well as snowshoe, fat bike, and dog sledding trails. Smoke-free, pet-free.SEE AD ON PAGE 53

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GUNFLINT TRAIL HUNGRY JACK LODGE218-388-2265HungryJackLodge.comGetaway to the wilderness on Hungry Jack Lake. All are welcome to our lake-front dining room and lounge. Enjoy year-round activities, in or outside of the Boundary Waters - fishing, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, xc skiing, ice fishing, snowshoeing, guide services, equipment rental and more. Deluxe cabins with modern amenities. Campground. BWCA access. Open year-round. SEE AD ON PAGE 53

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GUNFLINT TRAIL NOR’WESTER LODGE AND CANOE OUTFITTERS218-388-2252NorwesterLodge.comFamily friendly, pet friendly Northwoods resort with a tradition of hospitality. Lakeside cabins and campsites. Sand beach, playground, pontoons, boats, and canoes. Explore the surrounding BWCA from our spot on Poplar Lake. Connect with the soothing rhythms of mother nature: loon calls, lapping waves, the whisper of wind through the giant white pines. Paddle, hike, fish or just relax.SEE AD ON PAGE 55

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GUNFLINT TRAIL BIG BEAR LODGE218-388-0172BigBearLodgeMN.comA unique wilderness retreat located on beautiful Poplar Lake - a Boundary Waters access. Six comfortable & clean lakeside cabins with outdoor firepits, some with wood burning fireplaces or stoves. Three guest rooms in the Main Lodge. Free use of canoes and kayaks. Our cabins are dog friendly! Quiet, secluded, friendly and exceptional service. Top rated on TripAdvisor.

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GUNFLINT TRAIL LOON LAKE LODGE218-388-2232VisitLoonLake.comRelax in our eight original log cabins built in the 1920’s, each with full kitchens. On-site restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner. FREE canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for guests. Pontoon and fishing boats for rent. One year round cabin. Pet-friendly. Fish, hike, and enjoy what mother nature provides! SEE AD ON PAGE 53

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GUNFLINT TRAIL GUNFLINT LODGE & OUTFITTERS218-388-2294 800-328-3325Gunflint.comEverything you need, everything you want! Classic Northwoods resort with well equipped, complete 1- to 5-bedroom lakeside cabins with fireplaces; a historic lodge with full-service restaurant and bar; and more activities than you can imagine, from guided nature activities, fishing and a zipline to outfitting, dogsledding and cross country skiing.SEE AD ON PAGE 55

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GUNFLINT TRAIL TUSCARORA LODGE AND CANOE OUTFITTERS218-388-2221tuscaroracanoe.comA full-service outfitter serving the Boundary Waters and Quetico Provincial Park with canoe and gear rentals, equipment rental packages, bunkhouses, and hot breakfast. Tuscarora also offers six housekeeping lakeside cabins, including three year-round cabins. As the only private property on Round Lake, Tuscarora is a quiet, secluded lodging option.

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