The Secluded Restaurant In Minnesota That Looks Straight Out Of A Storybook
By Betsy Rathburn|Published November 11, 2017
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
From log cabin eateries to train-themed restaurants, Minnesota is full of magical places to grab a bite to eat. But next time you’re willing to go a bit off the beaten track, you might just stumble onto the most magical restaurant you’ve ever been to. Naniboujou Lodge & Restaurant in Grand Marais, Minnesota, is far from the lights and sounds of the city. But that’s what makes it so incredible. Its beautiful colors and scenery make it look straight out of a storybook.
Naniboujou Lodge began as a private club in the 1920s. It hosted many famous people, like Babe Ruth and Ring Lardner.
But with the Great Depression came financial struggles that put the lodge's fate at stake. Ownership has passed through many hands in the past 90-plus years.
Yet somehow, it managed to hold its own despite its secluded location. Today, this stunningly beautiful lodge and restaurant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The beautiful lodge stands among a thick patch of forest in Minnesota's North Woods. From its roofline to the building materials used, it looks like something out of a storybook.
But the real showstopper? The bright paintings that cover the walls and ceiling of this incredible room. They are inspired by Cree designs and painted by French painter Antione Goufee.
While the lodge is only opening until the third week in October, it hosts a Christmas celebration and other winter weekends that are well worth the drive up.
Click here to book your winter stay at the Naniboujou Lodge today. It's beautiful in summer, but a fresh blanket of snow only adds to its storybook feel.
