One of Minnesota's quirkier places stay, this inn boasts 14 comfortable guest rooms made from retired boxcars. The enclosed hall that connects two lines of train cars feels like a funky twist on a train depot. 1730 Hwy. 3, Two Harbors; 1-877-834-0955; northernrail.net
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