Your Guide to the Best Quiet Travel Destinations in Minnesota
The only thing better than an Odyssey stay on the weekend is Odyssey during the week, and that’s not just because of the midweek vacation deals. Take a look at the different midweek vacations and adventures to choose from this season across northern Minnesota!
No PTO, No Problem
Caribou Highlands Resort is the perfect place to get work done during the day and explore in the evenings. Enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the North Shore for your video calls, where you can log on by our log fireplace. For a change of scenery, you can find a cozy space in the common area to work from or relax in. Plus, Caribou Highlands has dog-friendly accommodations, so you can bring your pet along!
When you finish your work for the day, take part in a guided hike or enjoy a guided stargazing tour led by an expert, where you’ll have the chance to gaze at the stunning night sky through the naked eye or a telescope. Plus you’ll learn along the way. Don’t worry, we’ll pack the telescope for you.
Midweek trips are the perfect solution if you’re looking for a quiet travel destination to get your work done or have the hiking and skiing trails all to yourself. Convincing your friends and family to come along for an unforgettable stay will be easy with mid-week vacation deals.
Satisfy Your Need for Speed at Ruttger’s
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort is a great hub for snowmobile enthusiasts and boasts several great trails nearby. When you’re done dashing through the snow, you can shake off the cold in the year-round hot tub.
As the day winds down, you can spend your evenings at the White Oak Grill open all year. Here, you can enjoy trivia nights, bonfires, live music, and crafts, along with delicious meals like our famous broasted chicken the family can share.
Discover a new hobby or revisit an old favorite at East Bay Suites
If you’re looking to dedicate time to a well-loved hobby, booking midweek vacations at East Bay Suites offers a great, quick getaway that will provide you with the time and space to focus on getting back into doing what you love. The quiet time of early winter is the best time to book a vacation.
With painting kits available for guests as well as the North House Folk School so close by, it’s easy to get creative and learn something along the way at East Bay Suites. Choose from a variety of courses that can teach you to do anything from immersion in artisanal baking to Mechanical Marvels in Wood, or use this time away from home to focus on your other hobbies, like reading a good book or enjoying the great outdoors.
You’ll get some out-of-this-world views at East Bay Suites since it’s located in a Dark Sky paradise with telescope rentals available. There’s even a good chance you can catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
Experience the best of Minnesota’s great outdoors and explore at Larsmount Cottages
Larsmont Cottages is a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts, with activities like hok skiing, stargazing, and bike rentals. it’s the ultimate gateway into the best of Minnesota’s natural landscape. The best part? In the evening, after your activities of choice, you can settle in by a bonfire and enjoy complimentary s’mores.
After a day of exploring the wilderness cross-country skiing or hok skiing, you can relax with a well-deserved meal at the cozy Ledge Rock Grille.
With the midweek vacation specials all season long, you’ll be able to experience a different adventure every day for an incredible value.
Everybody has a different idea of what makes for a great vacation, but anyone can enjoy a vacation that lets them save money on travel and choose their own adventure while making new memories and enjoying time with loved ones at Odyssey Resorts. See you soon up north!
