4 . Kettle Falls Hotel
( Voyageurs National Park , Minnesota )
Voyageurs National Park ’ s forested lake country in northern Minnesota stretches 55 miles along the U . S . -Canadian border . During the late-18th and early 19th century this land was home to French Canadian fur traders who transported animal pelts and other trade goods . This is canoe country with fishing a big draw , especially for prized walleye .
Historic Kettle Falls Hotel , constructed in 1910 , has 12 second-floor guest rooms accompanied by three community bathrooms that include a shower . The lobby , dining room , and an unusual saloon consume the first floor . Ten newer villas in three buildings alongside Rainy Lake each enjoy a screened porch , air-conditioning , and a ceramic-tiled bathroom . While primarily geared to fishing , the hotel offers a relaxing atmosphere for reading , hiking and exploring . Rates from $ 90 to $ 260 .
Kettle Falls Hotel enjoys an interesting history at a location where French Canadian fur traders transported animal pelts and other trade goods .
42 Valdosta Scene | December 2023