A variety of lodging options plus a wealth of guided activities and kayaking lessons make this a top North Shore destination with a little of everything. Guests can hike, bike, catch a nature talk, learn about fly-fishing, zip down an alpine slide and ride a gondola into the Sawtooth Mountains — all within a mile of the resort's historic red lodge. Anyone preferring relaxation to perspiration can get a massage at the onsite spa, and enjoy lakeside dining or a scenic spot on the cobblestone beach where the Poplar River empties into Lake Superior. 5700 W. Hwy. 61, Lutsen; 1-800-258-8736; lutsenresort.com
Best North Shore resort - Lutsen Resort - 2014 Best of MN
April 20, 2015 at 3:42PM
![JIM BUCHTA jim.buchta@startribune.com Lutsen, Minn. IN THIS PHOTO: ] The Lutsen Lodge and Resort is celebrating its 125th birthday this fall. Fires destroyed the resort's first buildings.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/MMOZZUB4A3YUDEPFRI5KF25DEA.jpg?&w=1080)
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