Lutsen Resort: a sweet fusion of indoor and outdoor recreation for Valentine’s Day

February 7, 8:50 AMMinneapolis Outdoor Recreation ExaminerMarie Malinowski

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Lutsen Resort could be your ticket to salvation 

Valentine’s Day has the power make many people cringe and debate its worthiness.

Lutsen Resort, situated on the edge of Lake Superior, can be your saving grace if, say, you're in the unfortunate position of atoning for a bad gift idea. This has happened to all of us at one time or another.

As guests of the resort, you can take advantage of complimentary guided night hikes to gaze at the stars, XC skiing equipment and ski tours (you are required to purchase or provide a ski pass), guided day hikes along the Superior Hiking Trail, shuttle service to and from Lutsen Mountain Ski Area, and an evening beach campfire (weather permitting).

The beauty of the Lutsen Resort is that it presents unique opportunities to balance your indoor recreational pursuits with the outdoors. No, I’m not talking about taking it outside. It’s winter for God’s sake.

After a day outside in the snow, you'll find the resort to be a medium to the world of charming Scandinavian design. Walk through the heavy doors into the lobby to hand-hewn beams, stone fireplaces with crackling fires, lakeside fine dining, casual dining, a pub, comfortable leather chairs, and board games. The crib oozes romance.

A large wood staircase is the entry point to thirty-one inviting lodge rooms with a variety of king or queen bed accommodations. A romance package is available, and, there is free wireless Internet access in all rooms.