What's for Dinner?
Mallards Restaurant
220 Lake Street NorthWe absolutely love the atmosphere and food at The Old Log Cabin! A very friendly and family-oriented establishment. Highly recommend the broasted chicken dinner!
7 locals recommend
The Old Log Cabin Restaurant
9726 Scandia Trail NWe absolutely love the atmosphere and food at The Old Log Cabin! A very friendly and family-oriented establishment. Highly recommend the broasted chicken dinner!
Coffee Shops
Looking for a great cup of joe? Look no further. Coffeesmith is new to Forest Lake and is truly a diamond in the rough. Very modern (Instagram-worthy) vibes with wonderful coffee out of Duluth. You don't want to miss this truly eye-opening spot!
Coffeesmith
432 North Shore DriveLooking for a great cup of joe? Look no further. Coffeesmith is new to Forest Lake and is truly a diamond in the rough. Very modern (Instagram-worthy) vibes with wonderful coffee out of Duluth. You don't want to miss this truly eye-opening spot!
Another amazing small town coffee shop -- Kodiak Coffee! Freshly baked goods can also be purchased at this location. Plenty of sugar-free options to choose from, too!
Kodiak Coffee
44 Lake Street SouthAnother amazing small town coffee shop -- Kodiak Coffee! Freshly baked goods can also be purchased at this location. Plenty of sugar-free options to choose from, too!
Sightseeing
Perfect pace to bring the kiddos! Only a 5-minute walk from our home. Very safe and spacious!
Bridle Pass Park
Perfect pace to bring the kiddos! Only a 5-minute walk from our home. Very safe and spacious!
Taylors Falls is the perfect day trip for anyone and everyone. Enjoy a very scenic day by the St. Croix river and you can even jump over to Wisconsin for a bit! Taylors Falls offers lots of niche shops, ice cream, and so much more!
You will truly feel as though you're in the foothills of Colorado.
35 locals recommend
Taylors Falls
Taylors Falls is the perfect day trip for anyone and everyone. Enjoy a very scenic day by the St. Croix river and you can even jump over to Wisconsin for a bit! Taylors Falls offers lots of niche shops, ice cream, and so much more!
You will truly feel as though you're in the foothills of Colorado.
City/town information
Why not keep going north? A day trip to Duluth is one of our favorite things to do! Enjoy a wide variety of breweries, shops, and historic marks! Duluth offers diverse hiking and biking trails and has great attractions for the urban hikers out there (;
46 locals recommend
Duluth
Why not keep going north? A day trip to Duluth is one of our favorite things to do! Enjoy a wide variety of breweries, shops, and historic marks! Duluth offers diverse hiking and biking trails and has great attractions for the urban hikers out there (;
A very cute little town that has your typical small-town bakery, ice cream shop, and a few antique shops sprinkled in!
6 locals recommend
Lindstrom
A very cute little town that has your typical small-town bakery, ice cream shop, and a few antique shops sprinkled in!
Chisago City
A lovely small town filled with great bars and restaurants, shops, and a brewery!
Breweries, Wineries, and Booze
One of our favs up in Chisago City. You wont regret trying a Hang Tang sour!
10 locals recommend
Uncommon Loon Brewing Company
10825 Lake BlvdOne of our favs up in Chisago City. You wont regret trying a Hang Tang sour!
Rustic Roots Winery
20168 St Croix Trail NWinehaven Winery
10020 Deer Garden LnThings to do!
Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack
15201 Running Aces BlvdMall of America
60 East BroadwayThe bowling alley is massive and very family-friendly. Also a large arcade area.
Splitrocks Restaurant, Bar, Bowling & Banquets
5063 273rd StThe bowling alley is massive and very family-friendly. Also a large arcade area.