Things To Do Near Lake Mille Lacs

Relaxing, intimate vacations with your family of four (or three or five, we’re talking nuclear family here) get so much attention. “I can’t wait to have some alone time, just the four of us,” or “We can’t wait to have a peaceful getaway,” or “What we need is some time [...]

Winter doesn’t always evoke the warmest of feelings. If you’re a parent, you might be in the heart of your busiest season. Extracurriculars, homework help, and juggling like the most talented magician ever. All this bustling doesn’t leave a whole lot of time to think about, much less plan, a [...]

In Minnesota, the weather is always a conversation starter, ender, and everything in between. Why? Because here we get it all. Humidity you can cut with a knife, freezing rain, tornadoes, below-zero temperatures, hailstorms, thundersnow, hoarfrost (we had to look this one up - it’s when ice crystals form on [...]

Reaaaal funny, Mother Nature. Hilarious. You got us! You’re so funny, we forgot to laugh. Okay, we give up. Where’s the snow and cold? Where’s the ice?? While we (im)patiently wait for you to get your seasons straight, don’t worry about us. We’ll be over here happily checking off this [...]

Besides snowflakes on your tongue, there are a multitude of things you can catch in Minnesota during the winter. The common cold, the flu, and norovirus (ugh and ew) can grab on tightly this time of year. You can catch hockey, football, or basketball fever with weekend tournaments, fantasy drafts, [...]

This vacation you’re going large! Well, in group size that is! Whether you need accommodations for your large family, your extended group of friends or a special event, The Red Door Resort has you covered!

Sure, you know Lake Mille Lacs is beautiful and you’ve heard the fishing is great, but is that enough for the ultimate Minnesota lake vacation? We don’t think so. Good thing a Mille Lacs lake vacation at The Red Door Resort offers so much more!

When adventure calls us off-site, we know just where to go - Minnesota State Parks! In fact, just a half hour drive from our location on Lake Mille Lacs you will find two of our favorite parks: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Father Hennepin State Park. Opportunity for family-friendly hiking, swimming, beautiful views and fascinating Minnesota history.

Everybody focuses on finding the perfect place to stay, fun activities to do while you are there, and planning out travel. But what about making sure you have a few places to grab a bite to eat in between? Well, we have you covered for your trip to northern Minnesota with our top 5 picks for restaurants on Lake Mille Lacs to try out while you are here!

Snowmobiling is one of the best ways to enjoy the snow, especially when you stay at one of the best winter resorts in Minnesota! So grab your helmets and winter gear for an exciting Minnesota winter getaway!

So, can you see northern lights on Lake Mille Lacs? Absolutely! And we want to share where and why these breathtaking lights take place.

Summertime is the best time to stay at a Minnesota lake resort and discover all of the different things to do in Mille Lacs. There are endless things to do in MN, but we’re here to share the most exciting activities that will have you making a splash on Lake Mille Lacs!