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108 E Highway 61 PO Box 456, Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604-3130 United States

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Imagine starting your day with the sound of waves gently rolling onto a private cobblestone beach and ending it with a sunset over Lake Superior. At Best Western Plus Superior Inn, every moment is designed to connect you with the natural beauty and cultural richness of Grand Marais. Located in the heart of downtown, this lakefront hotel offers direct access to the water and is just steps from artisan shops, local eateries, and scenic trails.

Guests love the proximity to iconic spots like Artist Point, the Grand Marais Lighthouse, and the Gunflint Trail. Seasonal events such as the Fisherman’s Picnic, Moose Madness Family Festival, and the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon bring the town to life with music, food, and community spirit. Whether you're hiking Pincushion Mountain or browsing the Grand Marais Art Colony, adventure is always within reach.

Inside, the hotel offers a range of upscale amenities to enhance your stay. Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast each morning, relax in the Cove Lobby Bar & Bistro, or unwind in the giant indoor whirlpool. The Renewal Steam Suites feature walk-in steam showers and picture windows overlooking the lake. A 24-hour business center, fitness room, and pet-friendly accommodations ensure comfort and convenience for every traveler.

Whether you're here for a romantic retreat, a family vacation, or a solo escape, Best Western Plus Superior Inn delivers a memorable experience with the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

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108 E Highway 61 PO Box 456
Grand Marais, Minnesota

Nearby Attractions

Area Business

  • 0.01 miles) from Holiday Station Store, gas station, convience store, MN Lottery, bait and sporting goods, dnr license
  • 0.02 mile(s) from Super America, gas station, convience store, MN Lottery, bait and sporting goods, dnr license
  • 0.03 mile(s) from Buck's Hardware Hank, hardware store, Spur gas station, DNR registartion station
  • 0.04 mile(s) from Joynes Ben Franklin, variety store with Carhartt, Red Wing, Merrill, Woolrich, Pendleton, Uggs, New Balance, Filson, Fox RIver, Clarks, Acorn
  • 0.06 mile(s) from US Border Patrol, US Border Patrol
  • 0.25 mile(s) from Coast Guard Station
  • 1.00 mile(s) from Ace Hardware-Superior Lumber, Ace Hardware at Superior Lumber
  • 1.00 mile(s) from US Forest Service, Gunflint Ranger District, Superior National Forest, and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
  • 6.00 mile(s) from Hedstrom Lumber, Lumber Mill
  • 36.00 mile(s) from National Park Service, Grand Portage National Monument, Historic Site and Heritage Center
  • 40.00 mile(s) from US Immigration & Customs, Grand Portage MN International Border Crossing

Attractions

  • 0.15 mile(s) from Sivertson Art Gallery, gallery featuring local and Inuit artist work
  • 0.20 mile(s) from Johnson Heritage Post, rotating exhibits feature local and regional art
  • 0.20 mile(s) from Grand Marais Art Colony, offering adult and family workshops, classes and studio space, oldest Minnesota art colony
  • 0.20 mile(s) from Arrowhead Center for the Arts, offers year round cultural arts, music, plays and movies
  • 0.20 mile(s) from Betsy Bowen Studio, working artist studio featuring Betsy Bowen's wood block prints, books and cards
  • 0.20 mile(s) from Cook County Historical Museum, take a step back in time and learn about Cook County's history
  • 0.25 mile(s) from Gunflint Trail, National Scenic Byway, 57 miles paved road winding through the Boundary Waters canoe area
  • 0.25 mile(s) from Artist Point, Coast Guard Station and Grand Marais Harbor
  • 0.30 mile(s) from North House Folk School, Learn traditional hand crafts. Home to the 50 foot, two mastered schooner sailboat tours in summer, many festivals to include: Unplugged in September and Wooden Boat Show in June
  • 2.50 mile(s) from Pincushion Mountain, scenic overlook, overlooking the Grand Marais harbor, cross country ski snowshoe and Fat Bike trails in the winter, single track bike and hiking trails in the summer
  • 12.00 mile(s) from Cascade State Park, excellent hiking, ledgerock shoreline, overlooks, maple and birch fall colors, cascading river, visitors center
  • 12.00 mile(s) from Judge Magney State Park, legendary Devil's Kettle Falls where the water drops 50 feet, fishing, hiking and picnicking
  • 18.00 mile(s) from Lutsen Mountain Ski Area, the Midwest's only gondola lift, vertical rise 1088 feet. 90 runs, four mountains gondola rides are also available in the summer season.
  • 22.00 mile(s) from Commerical Fishing Museum, history of commercial fishing on the north shore of Lake Superior
  • 25.00 mile(s) from Cross River Heritage Site, displays of the history of the area and local artists
  • 25.00 mile(s) from Baptism River, casacading falls located on Highway 61 in Schroeder - seasonal wayside
  • 34.00 mile(s) from Grand Portage National Mo, a living history of the heritage of the Anishinabe & Ojibwe people of Grand Portage & the North West Company
  • 34.00 mile(s) from Isle Royale Ferry, ferry for Isle Royale National Park leaves seasonally from Grand Portage

Dining

  • 0.20 mile(s) from Hughie's Taco House, fast food, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner, flat bread tacos with beef. beans. chicken, fish, and even sauerkraut.
  • 0.20 mile(s) from Sven & Ole's Pizza, fast food, American, open for: lunch, dinner, pizza by the slice or pie, soups, salads, subs, Bridgeman's Ice Cream, take out available. The Pickled Herring Club Pub which is part of this restaurant is open evenings.
  • 0.25 mile(s) from The Superior Creamery, ice cream shop, Sandwiches, Soups, light fare, open for: lunch, dinner
  • 0.20 mile(s) from Blue Water Cafe, cafe, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, serves breakfast all day.
  • 0.20 mile(s) from My Sister's Place, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, 50 different burgers, homemade stone baked pizza, vegetarian options, kids menu, beer and wine.
  • 0.20 mile(s) from South of the Border Cafe, cafe, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, open 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day, breakfast served all day, lunch with homemade soups.
  • 0.30 mile(s) from Subway®, deli, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, sub sandwiches.
  • 0.30 mile(s) from Gunflint Tavern, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, micro brews, great organic food, live music most nights.
  • 0.30 mile(s) from The Raven, bar/lounge, American, open for: dinner
  • 0.30 mile(s) from Dairy Queen, fast food, American, open for: lunch, dinner, ice cream, burgers, sandwiches.
  • 0.30 mile(s) from Sydney's, snack bar, American, open for: lunch, dinner, great custard, homemade waffle cones, wraps, gyros, wood-fired pizza. Open seasonally.
  • 0.30 mile(s) from World's Best Donuts, coffee shop, American, open for: breakfast, open May to October, hotel serves World's Best Donut for breakfast
  • 0.40 mile(s) from Java Moose, coffee shop, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, coffee, sandwiches, soups, treats.
  • 0.50 mile(s) from Angry Trout, cafe, American, open for: lunch, dinner
  • 0.50 mile(s) from Fisherman's Daughter, cafe, steak house, open for: lunch, dinner, fish and chips, chowder, wraps, dips, Sushi, smoked fish, a great place to plan a picnic basket. Open April - December
  • 0.60 mile(s) from Birch Terrace Supper Club, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, sandwiches, steak, fish, pasta and salads, full bar. Karaoke in the bar on Thursday and Friday. Only the bar is open in the winter.
  • 12.00 mile(s) from Cascade Restaurant, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Breakfast is served until 2 p.m., a huge menu to choose from, full bar.
  • 12.00 mile(s) from Naniboujou, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, high tea and dinner served May to mid October, on the historic register
  • 30.00 mile(s) from Trail Center, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, great variety - located Mid Gunflint Trail
  • 45.00 mile(s) from Gunflint Lodge Bistro, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, Northwoods Fare open daily

Education

  • 0.20 mile(s) from Grand Marais Art Colony, provides services to artists, promotes art education through classes and workshops in many mediums
  • 0.25 mile(s) from C.C. Higher Education, certificates and degrees from colleges and universities via distant education
  • 0.30 mile(s) from North House Folk School, celebrating traditional crafts and the joy of learning through year round classes and workshops
  • 76.00 mile(s) from Lakehead University, Lakehead University in Thunder Bay Ontario
  • 110 mile(s) from Duluth University, University of Duluth Minnesota

Nearby Cities

  • 18.00 mile(s) from Lutsen
  • 20.00 mile(s) from Hovland
  • 25.00 mile(s) from Tofte
  • 36.00 mile(s) from Grand Portage
  • 84.00 mile(s) from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • 105 mile(s) from Duluth
  • 270 mile(s) from Minneapolis/St Paul
  • 308 mile(s) from Detroit Lakes
  • 353 mile(s) from Fargo, ND
  • 368 mile(s) from Grand Forks, ND
  • 420 mile(s) from Rochester, MN
  • 439 mile(s) from Madison, WI
  • 447 mile(s) from Sioux Falls, SD
  • 504 mile(s) from Cedar Falls, IA
  • 507 mile(s) from Milwaukee, WI
  • 511 mile(s) from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • 597 mile(s) from Chicago, IL

Recreation

  • 0.10 mile(s) from snowmobile trails, access available from the Inn or further up the Gunflint Trail.
  • 0.10 mile(s) from bike trail, access available from the Inn - numerous trails in the area
  • 0.10 mile(s) from rock picking - skip stone, in front of the inn on our cobblestone beach on the East Bay of Lake Superior
  • 0.50 mile(s) from tennis courts, five tennis courts three lite for night use
  • 0.50 mile(s) from skate board park
  • 0.60 mile(s) from charter fishing, Lake Superior
  • 0.60 mile(s) from sailing on the Hjordis, sail boat tours of the Grand Marais Harbor and surrounding shoreline on Lake Superior
  • 0.80 mile(s) from quilting, classes at Crystal Quilts
  • 1.00 mile(s) from Put Put Golf, mini golf and climbing wall at Golf an Stuff
  • 2.00 mile(s) from cross county skiing, Pinchusion Mountain - groomed trails for skate and classic - MN ski pass required
  • 2.00 mile(s) from Snowshoing, many area trails and backcountry options - Tubbs available for rent at the Inn
  • 2.50 mile(s) from Gunflint HIlls Golf, nine hole court on the Gunflint Trail
  • 12.00 mile(s) from Cascade Park- hiking, hike the Cascade River from Cascade State Park - great waterfalls
  • 18.00 mile(s) from downhill ski-snowboard, Lutsen Mountain downhill ski and board - four mountains - rental and ski school
  • 18.00 mile(s) from Alpine Slide, Lusten Moutains
  • 18.00 mile(s) from horseback riding, horses for trail riding at Lutsen Mountains
  • 18.00 mile(s) from Superior National Golf, Superior National Golf Course at Lutsen Mountains three- nine hole courses overlooking Lake Superior
  • 40.00 mile(s) from Grand Portage Casino, slot machines
  • 41.00 mile(s) from Grand Portage National Heritage, National Monument Heritage Center-art culture and history
  • 41.00 mile(s) from Isle Royal National Park, take a boat out to Isle Royal National Park on Lake Superior
  • 41.00 mile(s) from Paddling, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness paddling, various entry points
  • 45.00 mile(s) from Dog Sled Adventures, mushers will take you for a dog sled rides at resorts up the Gunflint Trail

Transportation

  • 9.0 mile(s) from Cook County Airport, small planes
  • 100 mile(s) from Duluth International Airport

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does the Best Western Plus Superior Inn offer breakfast?
The Best Western Plus Superior Inn includes a free breakfast, served daily.
Q. Is the Best Western Plus Superior Inn Pet Friendly?
Pets may be accepted. Please contact the hotel directly for more details.
Q. What time is Check-in at the Best Western Plus Superior Inn?
Check-in time at the Best Western Plus Superior Inn is 4:00 P.M.
Q. What time is Check-out at the Best Western Plus Superior Inn?
Check-out time at the Best Western Plus Superior Inn is 11:00 A.M.
Q. Does the Best Western Plus Superior Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, we offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and all guest rooms.  
Q. Does the Best Western Plus Superior Inn have a pool?
No, we do not have a pool
Q. Does the Best Western Plus Superior Inn have a fitness center?
Yes, the Best Western Plus Superior Inn is pleased to offer guests a fitness center/health club