Destinations

Nine Regions. Countless Stories.

From the Boundary Waters wilderness to the Walleye Capital of the World, explore the destinations that define Minnesota resort country.

Crosslake, Minnesota — Whitefish Chain Resort Destination

Whitefish Chain Resort Destination

Crosslake

Nestled in the heart of Minnesota's renowned Whitefish Chain of Lakes, Crosslake is one of the Midwest's premier family vacation destinations with more than 14 interconnected waterways.

Featured Resorts

  • Boyd Lodge
  • Bay View Lodge
  • Clamshell Beach Resort
  • Crosslake Treetop Escape
  • Manhattan Beach Lodge
  • Stone Cabin on Rush
  • Whitefish Lodge
Ely, Minnesota — Boundary Waters Wilderness Destination

Boundary Waters Wilderness Destination

Ely

Gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Ely offers travelers classic Northwoods resorts, secluded cabins, pristine lakes and endless wilderness with access to more than one million acres of protected land.

Featured Resorts

  • Burntside Lodge
  • White Iron Beach Resort
Gull Lake, Minnesota — Brainerd Lakes Area Destination

Brainerd Lakes Area Destination

Gull Lake

Set in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, Gull Lake is one of Minnesota's quintessential resort destinations featuring pine-lined shorelines, sandy beaches, championship golf, and classic lake cabins.

Featured Resorts

  • Point Narrows Resort
Kabetogama, Minnesota — Voyageurs National Park Destination

Voyageurs National Park Destination

Kabetogama

Tucked along the southern shores of Lake Kabetogama and Voyageurs National Park, the area offers one of Minnesota's most authentic Northwoods vacation experiences with 25,760 acres of lake and 78 miles of shoreline.

Featured Resorts

  • Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting
Lake of the Woods, Minnesota — Walleye Capital Destination

Walleye Capital Destination

Lake of the Woods

Stretching across the international border between Minnesota and Canada, Lake of the Woods covers more than one million acres and is widely promoted as the 'Walleye Capital of the World.'

Featured Resorts

  • River Bend Resort
  • Zippel Bay Resort
North Shore, Minnesota — Lake Superior Destination

Lake Superior Destination

North Shore

Minnesota's North Shore stretches along the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior from Duluth to Grand Portage, featuring rocky cliffs, cobblestone beaches, waterfalls and boreal forests.

Featured Resorts

  • Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters
Northwest Angle, Minnesota — Remote Island Destination

Remote Island Destination

Northwest Angle

The most remote resort destination in the Lower 48, the Northwest Angle sits at the northernmost point of the contiguous United States and is accessible by boat, air, or through Canada.

Featured Resorts

  • Sunset Lodge on Oak Island
Park Rapids, Minnesota — Heartland Lakes Destination

Heartland Lakes Destination

Park Rapids

Surrounded by more than 300 lakes and rivers in Minnesota's Heartland Lakes region, Park Rapids is known for traditional family-owned resorts and classic lake-country vacations near Itasca State Park.

Featured Resorts

  • Mantrap Lodge
  • Pine Park Resort
  • Little Norway Resort
Lake Vermilion, Minnesota — Northern Minnesota Destination

Northern Minnesota Destination

Lake Vermilion

Lake Vermilion spans approximately 39,000 acres near Cook and Tower in northeastern Minnesota, with 365 islands and more than 340 miles of shoreline.

Featured Resorts

  • Ludlow's Island Resort — a private 5-acre island getaway with 19 individually designed handcrafted cabins

Featured Destination

Crosslake & the Whitefish Chain

A closer look at some of the resorts that make the Whitefish Chain one of the Midwest’s premier family vacation destinations.

Bay View Lodge — Crosslake, Minnesota

Bay View Lodge

Boyd Lodge — Est. 1934 — Crosslake, Minnesota

Boyd Lodge — Est. 1934

Clamshell Beach Resort — Crosslake, Minnesota

Clamshell Beach Resort

Manhattan Beach Lodge — Crosslake, Minnesota

Manhattan Beach Lodge

Whitefish Lodge — Crosslake, Minnesota

Whitefish Lodge

Own a Resort in Minnesota?

Ma + Pa's Destination Resort Guide gives independent resorts a dedicated platform to tell their story through professional photography, cinematic video, and editorial storytelling.

Learn How to Get Featured