Cultural Tourism

The Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau houses area information and is a hub of activity during the peak tourist season. We take pride in being the organization that helps to promote our fabulous resort community and legendary Lake of the Woods. Our office is located on the west edge of Baudette, just off of State Highway 11 on the north side of the road. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM during the winter, and we are open seven days a week with extended hours of operation during the summer. We look forward to helping you with your vacation plans. Please feel free to call us, or visit our office, we would love to meet you!

Welcome to Itasca County, located in the heart of Minnesota's Northwoods. This site is designed to help you plan and experience the perfect Minnesota vacation in our Northwoods paradise. Our members offer great deals on lodging - click here to view their Specials. Great Minnesota Vacations Begin Here! World-class recreational opportunities, coupled with gorgeous scenery and plenty of fresh air are what set Itasca County apart from other vacation destinations. We are home to more than 1,400 pristine lakes and rivers, including the majestic Mississippi. Thousands of acres of unspoiled forests await your exploration, including the Chippewa National Forest, right in our midst. Whether you fish, hunt, birdwatch or are simply a nature seeker, you'll be entranced by the wide variety of wildlife, fish and birds that call Itasca County home. Our Minnesota Resorts Are Waiting! One of your most important vacation decisions is picking the right lodging. We give you more than 75 choices -- from small and medium-sized family-operated Minnesota resorts to larger golf and conference centers; and from lakeside bed and breakfasts to quiet and convenient Minnesota motels and well-manicured campgrounds. Whatever accommodations you choose you’ll find the people here warm, friendly and hospitable, and they know how to treat guests right! So let us help you start your UpNorth Tradition, whether it be a fishing weekend or a vacation for the entire family. Itasca County is located approximately 180 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. It is 80 miles west of Duluth, Minn. GPS settings for the County Seat in Grand Rapids: 47.2° N 93.5° W. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vacation in Itasca County- Start a Minnesota Resort Vacation Tradition! County Resort & Tourism Association Membership Information The Itasca County Resort & Tourism Association has been serving the tourism industry since 1984. Our objective is to promote development of the tourism industry in Itasca County, Minnesota and the surrounding area. In an effort to promote Itasca County as a major, Minnesota tourism destination the largest majority of our budget goes directly into promoting our members through our website and print advertising. We are proud that our website - www.northwoodsminnesota.com is one of the highest traffic tourism information websites in the area with more than 375 site visitors per day. Our Board of Directors is made up of members elected to two-year terms. You can be assured that our primary focus is to direct tourism dollars into Itasca County and, specifically, to our member businesses. Benefits of ICRTA Membership The Board of Directors of the Itasca County Resort & Tourism Association cordially invites you to become a member of the only open membership organization in Itasca County solely dedicated to promoting the tourism industry in our area. The benefits of ICRTA Membership include: A free yellow-pages style Business Listing with website link on the ICRTA’s website: www.northwoodsminnesota.com or www.icrta.com under one Category Heading. The listing includes your business name, address and phone numbers AND a website link to your own business website. The ICRTA’s website is one of the highest traffic tourism information websites in the area, with more than 375 site visitors per day so your business listing is sure to be seen. Additional listings under other category headings are available for $15 per listing. ICRTA Email Alerts regarding issues that affect Itasca County’s Tourism Industry. Voting Rights at all membership meetings. Sponsorship Opportunities at general and special membership meetings. Sponsorship allows you to market your services to the membership at large. Sponsorship fees range from $200 to $400. Valuable opportunities to network with a community of business owners focused on increasing tourism and revenue in Itasca County. Access to the Website Specials program. For an annual fee of $30, members can advertise their own special offers on our website and have direct access to change the special themselves as often as they wish. Reduced Advertising Rates in any and all publications produced by the ICRTA. For advertising information, contact ICRTA Secretary Rita Onraet at 218-832-3678. Your membership investment directly helps bring tourism dollars into the County by providing the ICRTA with much needed marketing dollars that are leveraged with grants to advertise Itasca County tourism opportunities to potential visitors. If you have any questions about membership feel free to contact any Board Member or Rita Onraet, our secretary, at 218-832-3678 or email her: rita@icrta.com. If you would like to join the ICRTA please complete our Membership Application and mail it to: Rita Onraet, ICRTA Secretary, PO Box 66, Cohasset, MN 55721. back to top

Join our family! Welcome! Whether you’re a first-timer or an old friend to the Northland, you’ve come to the right place for family fun and adventure – Kabetogama Lake, the gateway to Voyageurs National Park. We invite you to share with us this legendary land of the Ojibwe Indians and French Voyageurs. As you relax under the stars at one of our many fine resorts, the vast sky-tinted waters of Kabetogama, the deep woods and rugged island shores will melt worries away. Many of us came here long ago, breathed the pure, pine-scented air and knew we were home. Come join our family. Kabetogama Lake Association 1-800-524-9085 Fishing Report A Wilderness Paradise Born of an ancient glacier flow, edged by the great Canadian Shield. Kabetogama Lake is surrounded by wilderness untamed by time. Here you’ll find creation in its most natural state, teeming with plant and wildlife – aspen, white pine and spruce, black bear, deer, moose and wolf. The lake itself is dotted with over 200 remote, scenic islands that maintain their beauty through harsh winter storms, and produce rich foliage and wild berries in the summer. Situated along the U.S. – Canadian border in Minnesota, Kabetogama Lake has a 500-mile, rocky shoreline, 25,000 acres of clean, cool water, and is one of four major lakes that make up Voyageurs National Park. Established in 1975, Minnesota’s only national park commemorates a key stretch of waterway canoed by 18th century French-Canadian Voyageurs who transported goods and furs along the international border lakes. Modern-day “Voyageurs” still travel the waterways as the best means of exploring the park and its environs. Whether you’re an angler looking for walleyes, someone in need of relaxation or an outdoor enthusiast, resorts along the Kabetogama shoreline can provide you with boats and motors or safe docking for your own boat. Large boats and motors have easy access to the interconnecting Voyageur waterway of Kabetogama, Namakan, Sand Point and Crane lakes (65 miles west to east). Historic Kettle Falls Hotel and Dam is a popular destination. Built between 1910 and 1913, the hotel has been restored and is owned and operated by the National Park Service. The vast waters of Rainy Lake are accessible by a short mechanical portage. If you want to experience the “great outdoors,” canoes, kayaks and complete outfitting services are available for you to camp out and visit the wild.

Visitors to Dover, Delaware's Capital City, and Kent County, Delaware are pleasantly surprised by our variety of historical and cultural attractions, beautiful farmland and coastal scenery, and our curious mix of old traditions and modern high-tech culture. In Kent County, visitors can find Amish buggies on city streets, delicate shorebirds and giant C-5 Galaxy military cargo planes, quiet museums and exciting NASCAR races, arts and antiques, Colonial history, slots and harness racing. Most of our twenty delightful museums and historic sites offer free admission, adding value to your visit. Now Showing At The Green in the center of Dover, our Colonial delegates were the first to ratify the United States Constitution, making Delaware "The First State." Dover’s central location in Delaware makes Kent County the perfect place for regional meetings and conventions, and a great overnight destination for hub and spoke tours of the state. Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley attractions are only one hour's drive to the north. Delaware's beach resorts, including Lewes, Bethany, and Rehoboth, are only one hours drive to the south. Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC are all within a two hour drive. Kent County puts you right in the middle of the charm and excitement of "America at its Best.". Hotel Packages

There is no place quite like Delaware. Escape to “Chateau Country” for riveting landscapes made famous by Andrew Wyeth’s paintings. Watch the sun rise over the ocean at the Great Dune near Lewes and a great blue heron as it takes flight from the marshlands of Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge. This year, retrace history along the Nanticoke and Broad Creek rivers with the Captain John Smith Reenactment Voyage. Our state capital, Dover, is home to one of the most beautifully preserved capitol complexes in the nation, captured by the First State Heritage Park. Old New Castle is a charming town to visit with its original cobblestone streets, colonial homes and guided historical tours. And don’t forget the coastal town of Lewes, which tells the story of Delaware’s seafaring past that dates back to the 1600s. Enjoy the best opera, dance, drama and music or get inspired by a showcase of galleries featuring our state’s finest artists. Shop tax-free at Delaware’s brand name outlet stores, boutiques and antique shops. We invite you to experience the wonder and diversity the First State has to offer. Delaware, it’s good being first

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