Fresh-baked pizza of the day
at Zorbaz
Challenging bike
courses on Detroit
Mountain
Thunder Road, while the rest of us can
hang out in the Landslide Tubing Park.
A haven for hikers and nature lovers,
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is
a short drive away. Established in 1938,
this 17,000-hectare reserve—
composed of woodlands, tallgrass prairie and marshes—is
a sanctuary for trumpeter
swans, eagles, deer, turtles
and many more critters, some
easier to spot than others.
Hike the Old Indian Trail
to build up an appetite, and
keep your eyes peeled for a
rare gray wolf sighting.
Stomping grapes at
Richwood Winery
An Ideal Hideaway
(PIZZA) CARRIE SNYDER; (BIKE) JUSTIN MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY; (WINERY) VICKI GERDES
Shopping and Eating
Should you prefer to scope
out a few bargains, Shady Hollow
Flea Market tempts shoppers with
the opportunity to find a treasure
in stalls loaded with antiques,
crafts, collectibles and vintage
goods. Open on weekends during
the summer, the outdoor bazaar
also caters to your gastronomic
needs with an on-site canteen.
For more dining options, there’s
the Lakeside Tavern, popular for its
sizeable menu and waterfront views.
Tuck into the Mary Jane, an appetizer built from a crispy fried tortilla,
chicken, cheese, artichoke hearts and
tomatoes. Or try one of the dozen
burgers piled high with fixings. If it’s
finer dining you fancy, look to Spanky’s
Stone Hearth, about 10 minutes
south of town on Rose Lake. Request
a table on the patio and order the beef
chislic—cubes of tenderloin, flavoured
parts is Zorbaz, with 11 locations in
northern Minnesota. You can’t miss
the neon signs and party atmosphere
tumbling out of the West Lake Drive
location in Detroit Lakes. Seemingly
endless options of craft beer pair nicely
with the delicious specialty pizzas.
with Cajun spice and covered with
melted blue cheese. Though walleye is
big in these parts, you’d be remiss not
to try Spanky’s barbecued ribs, too.
More to Do
Richwood Winery, a short drive
north of Detroit Lakes, makes for a
lovely excursion. At the tasting bar,
sample four of the winery’s seven
vintages for a budget-friendly $5
USD. And if you happen to visit in
September, you can crush it (literally)
at the annual Grape Stomp event.
Posh fashions for women, irresistible
jewellery and on-trend housewares
make Norby’s an attractive Detroit
Lakes destination. The department
store has been a Washington Avenue
fixture for 100 years, but manages
to cultivate a relatively hip vibe.
The undisputed pizza king in these
When it’s time to settle in for the
night, you can’t do much better
than The Lodge on Lake Detroit.
Its spacious rooms overlook the
tranquil water, and the private beach
is perfect for taking a cool dip—or
setting off in a kayak (available on
site). After your paddle, get pampered
with a “Blueberry Bliss” body wrap
or couples massage at the hotel’s Spa
Within. Don’t miss cocktail hour
in the lounge, and be sure to grab a
gooey treat from the s’mores bar.
Book it!
As a CAA member, you can
save at The Lodge on Lake
Detroit, a Best Western
Premier resort. CAA members
save 10% or more off room
rates and earn 10% in
Best Western Rewards®
points.* Book today at
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