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Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Harbor Inn Restaurant & Motel N/A 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
East Bay Suites N/A 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
The Shoreline N/A 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Best Western Superior Inn & Suites £89 1.7 mi 2.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Old Northwoods Lodge N/A 22.8 mi 36.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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restaurant Distance Rating
Crooked Spoon Cafe 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Chez Jude 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Gunflint Tavern on the Lake 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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North House Folk School 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Dockside Fish Market 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Lutsen Mountain Tram 18.8 mi 30.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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“In Minnesota, Due North” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Grand Marais
Traveller Description: Entry point to many lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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Attraction type: Lake
Activities: Canoeing

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“Serenity Now”
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5 of 5 stars
cntwt4smr
Minnesota
3 Oct 2008

I have been up to Poplar Lake 3 times, stayed at Old Northwoods Lodge. Everything is great. The dogs run out to meet you, no doors are locked, in fact they don't even have locks, the sauna is open and warm, just take a canoe if you want one. The other side of the spectrum from red tape and frustration.... more

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5 of 5 stars
missthecabin
oak forest, il
12 Jan 2007

We had a cabin on Poplar Lake for many years. To me Poplar Lake is Heaven. I would move there in a heart beat and anyone who does not stop at Poplar Lake for their vacation is a fool. It is the place to me. I give Poplar Lake a 10+. more

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