Central Minnesota Resorts and Lodges with Wineries

An Upscale Resort, A Lifelong Experience...

Half Moon Trail Resort is an upscale family resort and a fulfilling experience for all ages. The resort combines visually stunning gardens and lawn areas, fully-equipped lodge style accommodations, its own beach on crystal-clear Boot Lake and ever-changing activities for a family getaway that you have never even imagined. The fun starts at the lodge, with its game room and snack bar; it’s the center of thrilling planned family activities, many invented by the resort staff. The family that owns Half Moon Trail are not only on site – they’re participating along with you! All around the resort you’ll find golf, museums and more; return to a gorgeous modern cabin with all the amenities. Learn More...

Dreams are Made on this Pristine Northern Isle!

Isle O’ Dreams Lodge lies in a lush land of quiet fascination with unlimited possibilities for fun! On a narrow peninsula jutting into Bad Axe Lake, Isle O’ Dreams Lodge is more than good – its grandeur is unparalleled. Take in the serenity of a dense march of Norway Pines and island vistas. Enjoy the heated swimming pool or jump into the crystal clear lake! Fine tune your skills on the putting green, have a boating bash or simply lounge on the sun lover’s patio. And of course the angling is amazing – you may snag your biggest northern pike yet! Learn More...

In the Heart of Chippewa National Forest …

Situated on beautiful Leech Lake, Hiawatha Beach Resort is an ideal Northwoods retreat for families. The resort rests along a calm bay sheltered by towering trees. It is a place where friends and families can come together to fish, swim and relax. Here the kids can join in daily supervised activities. Dad can attend fishing seminars to cast for walleye, northern and muskie. And mom can lounge by the indoor pool and spa. Get everyone together to bike the Paul Bunyan Trail, which transforms into a snowmobiling playground come winter. New lodge rooms and suites range from one to eight bedrooms with full kitchens and balconies, while cottages are spread out for privacy with gorgeous lake views. Learn More...

Drum Circles for Kids, Massage for Mom, and Trophy Walleye for Dad!

Crow Wing Crest Lodge is Northern Minnesota’s gathering place for families. With tons of scheduled family activities and a big sandy beach, the lodge has fun for everyone on their thirty-three acres of woods. There are nineteen cabins, two campsites, playgrounds and a Historic Lodge built in 1898, with game rooms, free wireless Internet and snack bar. Enjoy holistic activities such as on-site reflexology, aromatherapy and a lakeside sauna; endless kid’s activities include movie nights, fishing contests, luaus and many, many more. Between Itasca State Park and Leech Lake, this resort is fantastically located smack dab in the heart of the Northwoods! Learn More...

Welcome to your next great getaway in the cabins of this wooded haven on crystal clear Boot Lake. For 25 years, Fun-Ta-Boot has been defining and redefining the ultimate northern Minnesota family destination! Upscale cabins tucked among soaring pine trees provide calm seclusion on the shores of Boot Lake. Weekly family activities, pontoons and kayaks are just the start of the fun! Unwind on two-and-a-half miles of groomed hiking trails around the property. Play some volleyball on the safe, sandy beach. Trophy walleye thrive in Boot Lake. Itasca State Park and the headwaters of the Mississippi River are minutes away, plus access to championship golf and plenty of unique shops! Learn More...