Upper Midwest Resort Guide
Thumper Pond Golf Course and Resort – Ottertail, Minn.
Tucked within a sanctuary of pine trees in scenic Ottertail, Minn., Thumper Pond Golf Course and Resort provides a quality vacation destination that will delight guests and fill their stay with recreation and leisure. There is an 18-hole championship golf course on-site, complete with a driving range and pro shop. The resort’s indoor water park is brimming with options including two 3-story water slides, a lazy river inner tube ride, a kid’s pool with its own slide, a basketball shootout pool and a whirlpool spa. The resort’s Serene Woods Spa and Red Pine Restaurant provide a rejuvenating alternative for breaks between activity. Each suite features either a king bed or two queen beds, and includes a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, television, high speed internet (either wired and wireless).
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The Lodge — Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Located within the city of Detroit Lakes, Minn. is The Lodge, a lakeside hotel built as a rustic and luxurious escape with 550 feet of lakefront on Detroit Lake. Guests have access to the lake through the resort’s private dock, boat slips, swim area, sandy beach, paddle boats and canoes. And each hotel room has a view overlooking the lake with either a walk-out (on the first floor) or private balcony (on the second and third floors). For days when spending time by the lake isn’t on the agenda, the hotel has a heated indoor pool, hot tub, 24-hour fitness room, and an on-site spa (appropriately called The Spa Within). Each room has free high-speed internet, cable television, and fax and copying services are available.
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center – Alexandria, Minn.
Bigger really is better when it comes to all aspects of Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center in Alexandria, MN. The resort features a variety of different room options to choose from, and amenities in each one include a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, full-size ironing board and iron and hairdryer. The Big Splash Indoor Waterpark has three 4-story waterslides, a “Lazy River” floating inner tube ride, a tropical whirlpool spa, a lily pad waterwalk and many other water-filled activities to choose from. The Atikwa Championship Golf Course on-site gives guests an opportunity to get out into nature and linger on the greens, and the Darling Reflections Spa will provide for a few completely tranquil hours during your vacation. Dining offerings include the Lake Cafe overlooking Lake Darling, outdoor seating at the Deck Bar & Grill, and the classy and inviting atmosphere of Rafter’s lounge.
Sage Hill Country Inn Bed & Breakfast – Anamoose, ND
For an opportunity to step back in time to the simplicity of yesteryear, the Sage Hill Country Inn Bed & Breakfast in Anamoose, ND offers guests the chance to get out of the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves into the rural countryside. Located in an old school house built in 1928, Sage Hill features three spacious guest rooms decorated with a mix of old and new charm, and refurbished to include private baths. Amenities include a TV, CD player, wireless internet access and coffee in each room. For a break from cooking guests can walk to the second story dining area to eat a homemade meal while overlooking views of the rolling countryside.
