White Eagle Resort on Lake Vermilion
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Attractions near Lake Vermilion


The Best of Lake Vermilion

Comet Theater Mercantile and Exchange
Shopping and coffee drinks by day, historic movie theatre by night (7.6mi)
Cook's Country Connection
Petting zoo, play area, farm & events! (7.8mi)
Cook Thrift Store (8mi)
Moosebirds (.5mi)
General store, gifts and famous ice cream
Vermilion Tour by Mailboat  (28mi)
See over 80 miles of scenic Lake Vermilion as you ride along on Lake Vermilion's unique mailboat. June 1 - Labor Day 
SeaPlane Air Tours (31mi)
Miniature Golf (18.8mi)
Shopping in Ely (49.5mi)

Lake Vermilion Golf

Vermilion Fairways Cook (2.8mi)
Wolf Ridge (13.2mi)
The Wilderness at Fortune Bay (23.8mi)
Pier 77 Miniature Golf (18.8mi)
Giant's Ridge Golf Courses (53.7)
    The Quarry ranked #1 public course in Minnesota and #4  
     in the nation.
    The Legend ranked as the #4 public course in Minnesota  
     and #14 in the nation.

Hiking/Biking

Black Bay Peninsula Trail
Minnesota's sole water-access only hiking trail system. Includes an easy 2 mile interpretative trail, and 3 mile+ intermediate / advanced trail. The trail heads start from Black Bay. The trails include beaver ponds, undisturbed forest, re-growth forest and hilly terrain that provide beautiful views. Home to scores of bird and wildlife species. This trail offers a look at Minnesota's wilderness and is a great workout for visitors of all abilities and interests.
The Hiking Club Trail 
A 2.4 mile trail located at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Vermilion Falls 
Part of the Vermilion River, a brisk 10-minute hike will bring you to the falls, a cascading surge of water pushing through a 10-foot-wide opening in the granite. (36.7 mi – more scenic; 51.5 mi – less scenic)
Orr Bog Walk 
A trail and boardwalk along the Pelican River provide access into a northern peat land bog and end with a view of Pelican Lake. Located behind the Orr Visitor’s Center. (23.9mi)
Bear Head Lake State Park
Secluded in the Northwoods, this park contains pristine lakes; it is home to black bears, nesting eagles, wolves and moose. Stands of white and red pine trees tower over the birch, aspen and fir trees. Located just south of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the park shares a similar wilderness quality.
Vermilion Gorge

This 1.5 mile hike runs along the Vermilion River Gorge as it makes its way into Crane Lake. Carved out of granite along the Canadian Shield’s western edge, the gorge is surrounded by 60-foot sheer cliffs. (38 mi – more scenic; 58 mi – less scenic)
Herriman Lake Trail
Off County Road 424 – A 15 mile trail system; about half of trail passes through Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA). Loop trails of various lengths allow for short day hiking or overnight backpack trips. Trail head located 27 miles NE of Orr on the Nelson Road. (25.5mi)
​Mesabi Bike Trail 
Located in northeastern Minnesota, the Mesabi TrailTM is a premier bicycle trail winding through some of the most scenic parts of the state. Currently over 120 miles of trail offers convenient accessibility at numerous entry points.

Northern Minnesota State Parks

Lake Vermilion State Park
Minnesota's newest state park is under development, and public access and recreation opportunities are limited. Plans include an outdoor adventure area, year round interpretive programs, hiking trails and a lakeside boardwalk. (36mi)
Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Minnesota's oldest iron ore mine where visitors can learn how mining shaped the history and culture of the Iron Range. (36mi)
Bear Head Lake State Park
Interpretive center with programs, hiking trails, lake access, beach and picnic area. (45mi)
Voyageurs National Park
Orr Area Information Center

Located south of Orr on Highway 53. Tourist info and trailhead for the Orr Bog Walk. (23.9mi)
Superior National Forest 
​Part of the United States National Forest system, the forest is located in the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota between the Canada – United States border and the north shore of Lake Superior. The forest includes canoe routes, hiking trails, back country camping, cross-country ski trails, hunting, fishing, and bird and wildlife watching.


Lake Vermilion Spa, Health & Fitness

River Street Yoga Center Carol Carlson offers yoga classes, check site for schedule. (7.6mi)
DreamWeaver Salon & Day Spa (7.7mi)


Northern Minnesota Wildlife Education

Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary Home of the American Bear Association. Watch and photograph black bears in their natural habitat from the safety of an elevated viewing platform. (27.3mi)

International Wolf Center Tour the center and learn all there is to know about wolves. (51.2)
North American Bear Center Learn about black bears and replace common misconceptions with scientific information. (48.4mi)

Minnesota Museums and History Centers

Soudan Underground Mine State Park (30.7mi)
Dorothy Molter Museum (50.8mi)
Virginia Heritage Museum (35.3)
Olcott Park Greenhouse (35.4mi)
Laurentian Divide (32.0mi)

Minnesota Museum Of Mining (41.8mi)
Ironworld Discovery Center (42.9mi)
Hull Rust Mahoning Mine (47.7mi)
Paulucci Space Theatre (48.1mi)
Greyhound Bus Origin Center (48.2mi)
Hibbing Historical Museum (48.6mi)

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​218-750-2071
3026 White Eagle Drive
Cook, MN 55723

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  • Cabins
    • 5, 6, 7 Bedrooms >
      • Black Bay Lodge | 7 Bedr
      • Osprey | 6 Bedr
      • Sunset Lodge | 6 Bedr
      • Falcon | 5 Bedr
    • 4 Bedrooms >
      • Timber Jay | 4 Bedr
      • Gold Finch | 4 Bedr
      • Hummingbird | 4 Bedr
      • Eagle's Nest | 4 Bedr
    • 3 Bedrooms >
      • The Island | 3 Bedr
      • The Woodsman | 3 Bedr
      • Kingfisher | 3 Bedr
      • Night Hawk | 3 Bedr
    • 1 & 2 Bedroom Cabins >
      • Raven | 2 Bedr
      • Blue Heron | 2 Bedr
      • Sea Gull | 2 Bedr
      • Loon's Nest | 1 Bedr
  • Boats
    • Pontoon Rentals >
      • Premier Castaway 150hp
      • Premier Sunsation 150hp
      • Premier Explorer 200hp
      • Premier Explorer 115hp
      • Premier Sunsation 50hp
    • Fishing/Ski Boats >
      • Ranger 150hp
      • Lund Adventure 115hp
      • Lund Outfitter 60hp
    • Jet Skis
  • Book Online
  • The Resort
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    • Dining on Lake Vermilion
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