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Minnesota has over 4000KM of cross country ski trails.  Trails range from backcountry to meticulously groomed, traditional and skating. Many ski areas offer lighted trails.  Step outside, strap on your boards you'll find a variety of terrains that are sure to appeal to every age and skill level.

Snowshoe trails are also growing in popularity.  They offer a quiet retreat to explore the winter wildlife habitat.

Looking for a winter ski getaway?  MBBA member inns are ready to keep you warm after a great day of skiing.


The Ellery House

Phone: 218-724-7639
Toll Free: 800-355-3794

Duluth, Minnesota
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American Eagle Bluff Bed & Breakfast

Phone: 1-651-564-0372


Wabasha (Reads Landing), Minnesota
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Blue Heron B & B

Phone: 218-365-4720


BWCA (Ely), Minnesota
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Poplar Creek Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast

Phone: 218-388-4487
Toll Free: 1-800-322-8327
Ski-in lodging at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B, cabins and wilderness yurts along the 40 kilometer Banadad Ski Trail network. Both ski and snowshoe trails start at our front doors. The Banadad is the BWCA's longest tracked trail and is centrally located on the 210 Kilometer Gunflint Nordic Trail System. Exclussive manager of the Gunflint Nordic Trails Lodge to Lodge and Yurt Ski Program.

Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais), Minnesota
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My Lake Home Bed & Breakfast

Phone: 218-659-4797

Step outside the doors of My Lake Home B&B to 10k of groomed cross country ski trails. Our trails travel thru hardwood forest of some very interesting red and white pines in the Chippewa national forest. Wind thru wetlands of cedars where viewing the lake is magnificant or check out the eagles nest trail where you can ski right under an active eagles nest. The single track trails are groomed and maintained by the innkeepers of My Lake Home B&B. The Inn hosts a full moon skiing and bond fire each month with free smores. If you are new and want to give it a try, Kathryn will assist you with a ski lesson or just accompany you on the trails. Ski rentals available.

Grand Rapids (Squaw Lake), Minnesota
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Northrop Oftedahl House

Phone: (507) 451-4040


Owatonna, Minnesota
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Morning Glory Bed and Breakfast

Phone: 218-326-3978
Toll Free: 866-926-3978

Hibbing (Grand Rapids), Minnesota
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Baptism River Inn Bed and Breakfast

Phone: 218-353-0707
Toll Free: 877-353-0707
We're located right in the heart of Minnesota's Lake Superior North Shore. There are too many ski and snowshoe opportunities to even mention. The closest cross country skiing is at the Silver Bay Northwoods Trail system or Tettecouche and Split Rock State Parks. Many guests make a short swing up Highway 1 to enjoy the serenity of the pine studded Flathorn/Gegoka ski trails in the Superior National Forest near Isabella. Or grab some of our complimentary snowshoes and head out the back door to make your own tracks through the vast woods adjoining our inn. We also offer accomodations at our sister lodging at the National Forest Lodge. Check it out at www.NationalForestLodge.com.

North Shore (Silver Bay), Minnesota
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Dutch Lake Guest House

Phone: 320--543-2944


Delano (Howard Lake), Minnesota
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A.G. Thomson House Bed & Breakfast

Phone: 218-724-3464
Toll Free: 877-807-8077
Duluth has some of the finest trails in Minnesota and we are near most of them. From the ever popular Snowflake Ski Center to the gorgeous Lester Park Trail system which is lit at night, you will find trails for the beginner to the intermediate.

Duluth, Minnesota
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Embracing Pines

Phone: 218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026


Bemidji (Walker), Minnesota
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Soleil Levant B & B

Phone: 651-674-7361


Taylors Falls (North Branch), Minnesota
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Pincushion Mountain Bed and Breakfast

Phone: 218-387-2969


Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais), Minnesota
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Villa Calma Bed and Breakfast

Phone: 218-444-5554

Home of the Finlandia! One of America's premier cross-country skiing events, an original member and part of the USSA's Great American Ski Chase for nineteen years. World Class cross country skiing that draws elite athletes from all over the world. Over 140 km. of challenging and scenic trails can be enjoyed at Bemidji's eight trail sites. Most all of the trails are groomed and tracked for both classical and skating ski techniques. Check out trail conditions and trail maps at; http://visitbemidji.com/winter/xcski/index.html

Bemidji, Minnesota
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Country Cove B&B

Phone: 651-430-3434
Toll Free: 800-646-5122

Twin Cites (Stillwater), Minnesota
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My Lake Home Bed & Breakfast

Phone: 218-659-4797

On Site groomed cross country ski trails. Yes just step right out side our doors snap your ski's on and go. We have over 200 acres of groomed single track trails that travel through hardwoods, birch, aspen and cedars. Follow the lake or ski deep into the Chippewa National Forest. These are very private trails and you'll have them all to yourself. My Lake Home offers a monthly moon lit ski and bondfire. No passes or fees required, this is just one of our many amenities.

Grand Rapids (Squaw Lake), Minnesota
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The Village House Inn

Phone: 507-454-4322
Toll Free: 888-450-4322
Experience one of southern Minnesota's finest cross-country ski trail systems located just minutes from the Village House Inn on the campus of Saint Mary's University campus. 16-kilometers of carefully groomed trails wind along the bluffs and into pristine wooded valleys above the Mississippi River. Six more trail systems are within a 30-minute radius of the Village House including three located in Winona itself --Holzinger Lodge, Prairie Island, & Westfield Golf Course--and three state parks--Whitewater State Park, Perrot State Park, and Great River Bluff State Park. Visit our web site for ski packages. Group packages also available.

Wabasha (Winona), Minnesota
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Lucky Dreamer Herb Farm Bed & Breakfast

Phone: 507-865-1550

We are less than 1/4 mile from Camden State Park. The State Park has over 6 miles of ski trails.

Marshall (Lynd), Minnesota
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Classic Rosewood Inn and Spa

Phone: 651-437-3297


Stillwater (Hastings), Minnesota
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A.G. Thomson House Bed & Breakfast

Phone: 218-724-3464
Toll Free: 877-807-8077

Duluth, Minnesota
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Anna Vs

Phone: 507-467-2686


Lanesboro, Minnesota
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Pratt-Taber inn

Phone: 651-388-7392


Red Wing, Minnesota
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129 Bianchi Drive
New Ulm, MN 56073
507-240-1251
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