Best Kept Secrets — Remarkable Minnesota Resorts Revealed

Minnesota meeting and event planners have certain spots that they would prefer remain secret. You know, the ones that are hidden gems that they book time and time again and don’t want anyone else to know about for fear they’ll become too popular? We understand. But we also think everybody deserves a chance to get in on these treasures, so we’re uncovering some of our own fantastic finds right here.

You’ll get a whole lot more than just another country club dinner when you set your sites on the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. Known as the United States’ premiere shotgun sports facility, an event here can include clay target shooting, rifle and pistol range shooting, bocce ball and more. Plus, you’ll enjoy casually elegant banquet facilities, an extensive menu of mouthwatering appetizers, entrees and even wild game selections.

You can call off the dogs once you discover the Watson Hunt Club. Located in the heart of Lac qui Parle Wildlife region in western Minnesota, guests love the excitement of guided dove, duck, or goose hunting (in season). There’s even ice fishing in heated fish houses or sleeper houses for an overnight fishing experience. If you’d prefer a night off the ice, the club’s overnight accommodations, kitchen, bath house with sauna, and satellite TV are just what you’ve been tracking.

If the “game” you’re pursuing is slots, blackjack, bingo, or pull tabs, then Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is for you.  After all, “wild life” can be defined in more than one way and here it’s present in gambling, world class entertainment, nine bar and restaurant options, and a 586-room hotel. Onsite spa, championship golf course, indoor pool and close proximity to Valleyfair, the Renaissance Festival, and the Mall of America make it even more appealing.

Even more big game can be found at Shooting Star Casino, Hotel + Event Center where exciting slots, blackjack, poker and bingo are what you’re shooting for. Enjoy fine and casual dining, big-name entertainment, 386 deluxe rooms and 24 suites, spa, and pool plus meeting space and amenities that make doing business a pleasure.

Want an occasion that’s out of the ordinary? Then head north to Alexandria and the Arrowwood Resort + Conference Center.  Combine 28,000 square feet of meeting space on a scenic lake setting with beautifully appointed lodging, delicious dining options, waterpark, championship golf course, horse stables, spa, and even a marina with boat and equipment rental, and you’ll discover why so many think it’s extraordinary.

For something special in northern Minnesota, breeze on over to Breezy Point Resort + Conference Center. For over 90 years, folks have flocked to the resort that sits on the crystal clear waters of Pelican Lake. Unique retreats are a specialty here, with a variety of lodging options from boat houses to lakeside lofts to the grandeur of the Governor’s House with its own pool, gazebo and great room with fireplace. Year-round activities, dining, entertainment, and spacious meeting places make this a secret we don’t want to keep.

The historic Grand View Lodge has embraced the shores of Gull Lake for a century. Though times have changed, what remains the same is the wonderful amenities, lodging, and distinctive dining attracting visitors to this beautifully tranquil resort. Grow your business in grand meeting spaces here, then enjoy your downtime with cruises on the lake, fishing, ice skating, bonfires, horseback riding, and so much more.

Since 1898, Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge has been a destination of many a Minnesotan. The award-winning resort invites guests to enjoy the magnificent meeting spaces with views overlooking the lake, the golf course, or nature-inspired villas.  From quaint cabins and cottages, to villas and condos, there is a lovely place to stay and enjoy wonderful food, golf, nearby shopping, and even boating from the marina.

Once you experience these resorts, we’re pretty sure you won’t be able to keep them to yourself either.

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