Two Harbors Area

SPECIAL SPONSORED SECTION

Photo courtesy of Larsmont Cottages

With the lake’s beaches and rocky cliffs on one side and the Sawtooth Mountains and thousands of acres of forest on the other, the scenery in Two Harbors is truly breathtaking. Here visitors find historic lighthouses, sprawling state parks, the Superior National Forest, the 200-mile Superior Hiking Trail, rivers and streams, and friendly communities. A wide variety of accommodations along the North Shore speak to the magnetic power of the lake and the many ways visitors interpret their ideal Lake Superior experience.

FOR BIG KIDS

Inspired by traditional Scandinavian fishing villages, Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior are tucked away in 40 acres of private woods, just south of Two Harbors. A spectacular lodge and restaurant, massage cottage, indoor pool, Finnish sauna, and 1,300-feet of Lake Superior beachfront shoreline round out the unique experience. The outdoor atmosphere is camp-like, while the indoors feature luxurious accommodations and amenities.

In addition, guests have exclusive guaranteed reservations to The Ledge Rock Grille. Feel the breeze off Lake Superior while enjoying a glass of wine out on the patio or sit inside and watch the chef’s culinary skills in the North Shore’s only display kitchen. The restaurant will feature local and national guest chefs this summer.

For more information, visit www.larsmontcottages.com

for little kids

Activities at Larsmont Cottages appealing to kids include kayaking and canoeing, complimentary use of Trek mountain bikes, weekend bonfires, geocaching, bocce ball, and a full-sized indoor pool. Unlike some other North Shore vacation homes, the cottages are close to shopping, movies, art galleries, and numerous attractions so parents won’t ever have to hear the dreaded whiney expression, “Mom, Dad, I’m bored.â€

FOR BIG KIDS

Couples staying at Grand Superior Lodge have a tendency to “check in to their room or cabin and disappear until check-out,†says Barb Swenson, marketing director. The regular disappearing acts could have something to do with the oversized whirlpool tubs, in-room fireplaces, comfortable beds, and overall magic of Lake Superior. It could also have to do with on-site therapeutic massage, phenomenal hiking, nearby golf, and the on-site Splashing Rock Restaurant–overlooking the big lake–offering breakfast, lunch, dinner (hand-cut steaks, walleye, unique wild game entrees), and a full-service bar. Nature lovers find their nirvana at nearby Gooseberry River and Gooseberry Falls State Park (within two miles) and while visiting Split Rock Lighthouse (within nine miles). Grand Superior Lodge now offers a State Park Hiker’s and Biker’s Package, including a one-day vehicle pass good at all Minnesota State Parks, two water bottles, two carabineers with a compass, and a map of the Superior National Hiking Trail. The offer is available at no charge when requested while making reservations for any (non-discounted) stay of two or more nights.

for little kids

An indoor swimming pool, game room, the complimentary use of bikes and canoes, and a wide selection of family games and movies entertain kids for hours. Kids also enjoy searching for rocks along the shore, skipping stones into Lake Superior, playing lawn games, and roasting s’mores over beach bonfires.

For more information, visit www.grandsuperiorlodge.com