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Midwest Escapes: Luxury Stays Near the Twin Cities
3 Mar
Summary
- Canoe Bay offers Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design and lake views.
- Wild Rice Retreat provides solace through saunas, yoga, and forest bathing.
- Madden's on Gull Lake is a family-friendly golf paradise for nearly a century.

Skip the airport this spring break and explore top Midwest resorts recently recognized by Condé Nast Traveler. Just two hours from the Twin Cities, Canoe Bay in Chetek, Wisconsin, offers a design-lover's retreat with Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture and stunning lake views, catering to those seeking peace and relaxation.
Further afield, Wild Rice Retreat in Bayfield provides an adults-only sanctuary on Lake Superior, focusing on wellness through saunas, yoga, and forest bathing. For families, Madden's on Gull Lake, a resort with nearly a century of history, offers a golf paradise with extensive amenities and lakeside accommodations.
These resorts provide exclusive experiences, with Canoe Bay and Wild Rice Retreat even offering ownership opportunities. Madden's has been a Condé Nast Traveler award recipient for five consecutive years, highlighting the enduring appeal of these accessible, high-quality Midwest destinations.



