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in Cook County
Planning your wilderness adventure starts here. We’re your source for northern Minnesota tourism information and guidance. We’ve curated this extensive list of dining, local services and shopping opportunities to help our visitors craft the perfect Cook County getaway.
Local businesses are essential to Cook County. They contribute to our culture and delight our visitors with extensive knowledge and expertise to share. If you have any questions along the way, we, and our local business owners, will be more than happy to help.
Browse our local service listing below. You can narrow your search by the communities you plan to visit. Be sure to click the Visit Cook County compass to add ideas to your trip planner. You can find and review your trip planner anytime under Plan – Trip Planner.
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Gunflint Pines Resort & Campground
Whether you want to stay in a cabin, camp in a tent on the lakeshore, bring your camper or stay in a camping cabin we ...
Whether you want to stay in a cabin, camp in a tent on the lakeshore, bring your camper or stay in a camping cabin we have a spot for you. We welcome families with children and all accommodations are pet friendly! We’re a smaller resort, open year round with Northwoods cabins and cottages. We offer camping cabins and campsites for RV’s or tent camping in the summer.
Come enjoy the spring thaw, fishing the long days of summer, the fall Colors hiking and hunting, or winter’s cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, or snowmobiling. We offer access to a variety of outdoor experiences like hiking, wildlife viewing and photography, berry picking, fishing, canoeing & kayaking and help you feel comfortable trying these things on your own.
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217 South Gunflint Lake Road, Grand Marais, MN 55604, 218-388-4454
800-533-5814
Bearskin Lodge & Wilderness Outfitters
Sometimes, the best way to reconnect is to disconnect.
How is it that when you set out to leave the world behind, the world is ...
Sometimes, the best way to reconnect is to disconnect.
How is it that when you set out to leave the world behind, the world is exactly what you discover? Lakes, trees, trails, a canoe in the water, and an outfitter to set you up. All right here by your Bearskin Lodge cabin on Minnesota’s famed Gunflint Trail. Nestled in the pristine woods of northeastern Minnesota between Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters Canoe area (BWCA wilderness). As far as you can get from the rest of the world.
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124 E Bearskin Rd, Grand Marais, MN 55604
800-338-4170
Loon Lake Lodge
Enjoy one of the few remaining original log constructed resorts on the Gunflint Trail. Wake up to the calls of loons and sunrise outside your ...
Enjoy one of the few remaining original log constructed resorts on the Gunflint Trail. Wake up to the calls of loons and sunrise outside your bedroom window. Spend the day hiking, canoeing, or fishing and return to your log cabin to take a shower, enjoy a meal in our lodge and have a cold beer or glass of wine for the evening. You’ll find that Loon Lake Lodge is the perfect Minnesota getaway from the commotion of life’s hurried style. PET FRIENDLY.
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65 Loon Lake Rd on the Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604, info@visitloonlake.com
218-388-2232
Golden Eagle Lodge & Nordic Ski Center
This is World-Class cross-country skiing at its best! The nationally renowned Central Gunflint Ski Trail System, owned jointly by Golden Eagle Lodge and Bearskin Lodge, ...
This is World-Class cross-country skiing at its best! The nationally renowned Central Gunflint Ski Trail System, owned jointly by Golden Eagle Lodge and Bearskin Lodge, is a well-marked network of more than 70 km of trails that begin curving away into Minnesota’s beautiful Northwoods right from your cabin’s doorstep. Our trail system has been specifically built for the purpose of cross-country skiing and is tracked for both traditional and skate skiers alike. Want to ski after dark? Enjoy the romance of night skiing on Wolf Point, a 1.5 km loop beginning right at the lodge. This loop is lit 7 nights a week starting right after sunset with twinkling electric lights. The Aurora Borealis even kicks in every now and then for a dazzling late-night light show.
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468 Clearwater Road, Grand Marais, MN 55604, 218-388-2203
218-388-2203
Boundary Country Trekking Outdoor Adventures
Guests come here for the adventure and outdoor connection we offer. Thriving in all seasons, our adventure trips, in partnership with + Read More
Guests come here for the adventure and outdoor connection we offer. Thriving in all seasons, our adventure trips, in partnership with Boundary Country Trekking are one-of-a-kind experiences that should not be missed while staying at the Poplar Creek Guesthouse.
Boundary Country Trekking's winter adventures In the winter. snow-time adventures include:
- Skiing on the Banadad - the BWCA's longest tracked ski trail.
- Snowshoeing
- Boundary Country Trekking's Summer Adventure
During our summer season (or as we call it- non snow time) we offer:
- Canoe outfitting in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA)
- Volunteer Service Projects in the BWCA
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11 Poplar Creek Drive Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-388-4487
Big Bear Lodge
Big Bear Lodge is a small quiet resort 31 miles up the Gunflint Trail on Poplar lake. We offer lakeside cabins and guest rooms. All cabins ...
Big Bear Lodge is a small quiet resort 31 miles up the Gunflint Trail on Poplar lake. We offer lakeside cabins and guest rooms. All cabins are dog friendly and are completely outfitted for a comfortable stay. Complimentary use of canoe or kayak, and firewood is provided at no charge.
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7969 Northwoods Loop, Grand Marais, MN 55604, info@bigbearlodgemn.com
218-388-0172
Heston’s Lodge
Family owned and operated since 1943.
Family owned and operated since 1943.
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579 S. Gunflint Lake Rd on the Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604, 218-388-2243
800-338-7230
Nor’wester Lodge and Canoe Outfitters
Nor'wester Lodge & Canoe Outfitters has been one of the most unforgettable Northern Minnesota vacation spots for over 80 years. Located on the historic Gunflint Trail ...
Nor'wester Lodge & Canoe Outfitters has been one of the most unforgettable Northern Minnesota vacation spots for over 80 years. Located on the historic Gunflint Trail right on the shore of Poplar Lake, Nor'Wester Lodge & Canoe Outfitters is surrounded by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Superior National Forest.
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7778 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604 * 218-388-2252
800-992-4386
Rockwood Lodge & Outfitters
Rockwood Lodge and Canoe Outfitters is a historic resort on Poplar Lake 31 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais with direct entry into the ...
Rockwood Lodge and Canoe Outfitters is a historic resort on Poplar Lake 31 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais with direct entry into the BWCAW. We feature eight pet-friendly lakeside cabins and canoe outfitting services including canoe rental, gear rental, complete food, bunkhouse, showerhouse-everything to make your wilderness trip successful.
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50 Rockwood Rd, Grand Marais, MN 55604, info@rockwoodbwca.com
218-388-2242
Clearwater Historic Lodge and Canoe Outfitters
The Gunflint Trail's Original Outfitter. Over 100 years of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Outfitting. There are many outfitting services in the BWCAW, and hundreds ...
The Gunflint Trail's Original Outfitter. Over 100 years of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Outfitting. There are many outfitting services in the BWCAW, and hundreds of routes to choose from. So why choose us? The difference is experience. The time we have spent paddling and camping the wilderness directly translates to helping you and your group put together the best trip possible. Whether it is utilizing our skilled guides to accompany you on your trip or just taking advantage of our equipment, we believe a customized, tailored trip makes all the difference in having a good time in the BWCAW and a great adventure that will be remembered forever.
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774 Clearwater Rd., Grand Marais, MN 55604, infor@clearwaterhistoriclodge.com
218-388-2254
Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters
Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters is Your Home in the Northwoods. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, family reunion, or outdoor adventure, you’ll find ...
Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters is Your Home in the Northwoods. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, family reunion, or outdoor adventure, you’ll find it all at Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters.
- Gunflint Northwoods Outfitters canoe trip outfitting packages
- Complimentary watercraft equipment for resort guests
- On property hiking trails and guided Naturalist activities
- Boats and motors, pontoons, fishing guides
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143 S. Gunflint Lake, Grand Marais, MN 55604 info@gunflint.com
800-328-3325
Points Unknown: Canoe, Snowshoe, Hiking and Sled Dog Adventures
Points Unknown offers unique, off grid lodging and activity experiences.
Mindful paddling ...
Points Unknown offers unique, off grid lodging and activity experiences.
Mindful paddling and hiking guide services Spring through Fall seasons.
Sled Dog Tours: Fall wheeled and Winter traditional Dog Sledding experiences.
River Canyon Snowshoe Treks to beautiful frozen river canyons and iced waterfalls. Difficult to reach in summer, they become fabulous snowshoe trails in winter!
All of these experiences offer lifestyle immersion programs that are educational in nature with a unique lodging option.
Logo shirts and hats available online and handmade beeswax candles for sale on site.
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linda@points-unknown.com * 82 Irish Creek Road, Hovland, MN 55606
218-370-0283
Border Lakes Tour Company
Join us up the Gunflint Trail for a guided day trip by canoe, foot, or snowshoe into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Our tours are ...
Join us up the Gunflint Trail for a guided day trip by canoe, foot, or snowshoe into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Our tours are customized to your comfort level and abilities making them a great option for folks of all ages who want to experience wilderness canoeing and hiking without the commitment of camping out for the night. During your trip, you will have the opportunity to see wildlife, swim in clear blue lakes and waterfalls, and learn about the human and natural history of Minnesota's Canoe Country.
Let our experienced and professional guides take care of the planning and portaging, you relax and enjoy the sights. The wilderness awaits.
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218-387-8717 borderlakesguiding@gmail.com
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