 The
Best
Western Superior Inn and Suites is
your premier waterfront destination on the North Shore
for enjoying the scenic beauty and serenity of Lake
Superior. Our inviting professionally designed
rooms have a panoramic vista of the changing moods of
this majestic lake, and are decorated with your relaxation
and comfort in mind. It is all part of the Holland family
special blend of affordability and hospitality. "Holland
Lodging, three generations of excellence in hospitality."
Our spacious, spotless rooms and suites are continuously
updated and renovated. All rooms include refrigerator,
coffee maker and remote-controlled cable television with
HBOÆ, news channels and sports channels. Also available
are spacious mini-suites with microwaves, whirlpool suites
with luxurious two-person corner whirlpools in sleeping
area, fireplace rooms, giant indoor whirlpool, guest laundry,
winter plug-ins, ample lighted snowmobile and trailer
parking.
From our delightful inn, you can easily
explore a wide variety of points of interest and activities
on the North Shore such as the Gunflint Trail, Isle Royale,
Ground Portage Monument and Casino, the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area Wilderness,
Lutsen Mountain and Artist Point. You
can hike to an inland waterfall, go deep water fishing
or sailing on Lake Superior, or check out one of the smaller
inland lakes up the Gunflint Trail. Winter guests have
direct access from the inn to the North Shore Corridor
snowmobile trail system. We have maps at the front desk.
Or, you can snowshoe and cross-country ski Cook
County's unspoiled wilderness areas including,
Lutsen Mountain, Minnesota's finest downhill
ski area. The John Beargrease Dog Sled Race
is run each year in mid-January.
Hotel Amenities
- Free High-Speed Internet Access!
- Complimentary continental breakfast in our cozy fireside
lobby
- Private cobblestone beach on Lake Superior
- Giant indoor whirlpool
- Fax and photocopy services
- Guest laundry
- Lighted snowmobile parking
- Cold weather hook-ups
Amenities
- Bar
- Beach
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Non smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Shops
- Skiing
- Spa
- Cable television
- Valet parking
Area Information
Nearby Attractions:
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Pristine, clear waters, pine and birch forest, native
wildlife and the solitude of the true wilderness.
Gunflint Trail Starting in Grand Marais,
the Trail winds 58 miles through the Superior
National Forest, with glacial lakes, wooded hills,
and legends of pioneers and fur traders.
18 miles from Lutsen Mountain Ski Area,
the Midwest's only gondola lift, vertical rise 1088 feet.
34 runs. Gondola rides are also available in the summer
season.
Lake Superior Circle Tour, a spectacular,
beautiful drive around the lake. Starting in Duluth to
Grand Marais, then into Ontario, Canad,. Sioux St. Marie,
Michigan and across Wisconsin back to Duluth.
Grand Marais Art Colony: The North Shore
has a reputation for attracting talented artists to study
the visual arts. The colony offers classes and exhibits
their work in frequent shows in the local art galleries.
Fall Foliage: A wonderful display of
Autumn color against the backdrop of Lake Superior (usually
from mid-September to mid-October).
Local Attractions (within six blocks):
- 11 restaurants, from waterfront dining to pizza and
fast food
- Picturesque downtown Grand Marais, with unique shops,
galleries and eateries
- Grand Marais Harbor-docking for fishing boats, sail
boats and larger boats
- Coast Guard Station
- Artists Point, probably the most photographed and
painted scene in Grand Marais
- Northwind Sailing
- Snowmobile rentals, canoe outfitters
- Forest Service Ranger Station
- North Shore Corridor Snowmobile Trail, access from
the inn or you can trailer further up the Gunflint Trail
Local Attractions (within twenty miles):
- Gunflint Hills Golf Course, 4 miles up the Gunflint
Trail, this is a quaint 9-hole course surrounded with
birch and maple trees. You may need to wait while moose
or deer wander by before you play through.
- Devils Track Lake and many other secluded inland lakes
- Super National Golf Course
- Lutsen Mountains, fantastic downhill skiing in winter,
Alpine Slide and Gondola Ride in the non-snow season
- Hiking trails, trout and salmon fishing in all kinds
of settings, directions and information available at
the front desk
- Incredible fall colors up and down Highway 61 and
the various trails
Local Attractions (within thirty-five miles):
- Grand Portage Stockade, National Monument and casino
- Boat service excursions depart Grand Portage for Isle
Royale, 20 miles off shore. This famous island of 500,000
acres is a vast wilderness preserve. You can explore
the hiking trails or attend a National Park Ranger presentation
and guided nature walk.
- Hiking, exploring and stream fishing. Devil's Kettle,
Honeymoon Bluff, Temperance River Trail, Cascade River
Trail (find all seven waterfalls) are a few of the many
trails.
- Cross-country skiing at its best. Scenic overlook
and Pincushion Mountain areas are close to the inn,
several other trails are mapped and available to you.
Restaurants:
Within one mile from restaurants and cocktail lounge nearby,
seven additional restaurants
Transportation:
- 9 miles from Devils Track Municipal Airport (small
planes)
- 100 miles from Duluth International Airport
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