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Late Season Getaways

The kids are heading back to school, the State Fair is coming to an end, but your head is still spinning with a summer hangover. Sounds like you need a little rest and relaxation to get your spirits up and your body re-energized. Lucky for us, the end of summer and early fall means many of the resorts and lodges just a few miles north are slashing prices. Whether you bring the kids or leave them behind, here are some excellent and amazingly affordable Minnesota getaway's, which will leave you refreshed.

Towering Pines Resort
Pequot Lakes, MN. (Clamshell Lake, on the White Fish Chain)
1-800-950-0267, www.TowerinPines.com

This very family friendly resort offers a variety of cabins to choose from that all vary in size, amenities and price. The resort features a mini-golf course, basketball courts, playgrounds, game room and more. Each cabin comes with its own fishing boat to!

Deal- After September 16th, take %15 off of any weekly lodging package, OR rent a cabin for 3 nights, get the 4th free.

Lutsen Resort and Sea Villas
Lutsen, MN (on Lake Superior, 90 minutes N.E of Duluth)
1-800-2LUTSEN, www.LutsenResort.com

This well known-award winning resort on the stunning Lake Superior coast offers a wealth of luxury at remarkably reasonable prices. With cabins, town homes, sea villas and condos all for rent, you are sure to find the perfect fit for your get away. Activities include sea-kayaking, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, spa treatments and more.

Deal- Book the Fall Colors Mid-Week (Monday - Thursday) package between September 3rd and October 18th for two or more nights and receive breakfast each morning, a wonderful dinner at the Lakeside Historic Lodge and lodging for $99.00 per person (double occupancy). Enjoy the scenic views and fall foliage on a hike or just sitting and relaxing on the shores.

Trappers Landing Lodge
Walker, MN (Leech Lake, 190 miles north of the Twin Cities)
1-866-665-3324, www.TrappersLandingLodge.com

This newly constructed resort features vacation homes for sale and cabins for rent. The resort offers, a beautiful sandy beach, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub, fitness center, sauna, water skiing and tubing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and more. A beautiful resort with luxury accommodations awaits you at an unbelievable price.

Deal- To promote and celebrate their new development, they are offering 25% off of any stay for a limited time. Package deals are also available including family packages, a fisherman's getaway, romance package, fall colors getaway and more.

Cragun's Resort and Legacy Courses
Brainerd, MN (Gull Lake)
1-800-272-4867, www.craguns.com

This large and well known resort on Gull Lake is sure to please even the toughest crowd, there is something for everyone! Family friendly activities (checkout their upcoming family fun fall weekend), romantic getaways, fishing trips, spa retreats and great golf packages.

Deal- Between August 26th- 30th Cragun's is offering huge discounts on all of its rooms, cabins and suites. There are also select getaway's being offered throughout the fall season with deep discounts, including a girlfriends getaway, girlfriends spa package, family fall fun package and 9 Star golf getaway.

Pimushe Resort
Bemidji, MN
1-800-450 2094, www.minnesotaresortvacation.com

This family friendly resort has a plethora of cabins to choose from, newly constructed as well as historic. There are accommodations for hunters, fishers, golfers, kids and those who simply want to relax. With a beautifully groomed, sandy beach and plenty of water toys to keep the kids entertained, you won't be strained for activities for the entire family. Come and try the new "fun boats" and kayaks!

Deal- Take advantage of their Spring/Fall discounts, with 3 nights for only $225.00 per person or 7 nights for only $415.00 per person. Fishing packages include the "housekeeper's cabin" and your choice of a 14 foot fishing boat or a free dock space for your own boat. (All gas, bait and taxes included)

Whether you are looking for a post-summer family getaway, or a no-kids allowed retreat, visit www.exploreminnesota.com for even more late-season deals and packages.