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An hour and a half north of the cities of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin and just forty-five miles south of the Canadian border, lies the charming community of Cook, Minnesota. Tucked among the Superior National Forest, the Kabetogama State Forest and the Koochiching State Forest, Cook provides easy access to some of the most breath-taking natural scenery northern Wisconsin has to offer. With modern amenities, a welcoming community and easy access to pristine, untouched wilderness, Cook, Minnesota is, quite possibly, the perfect spot to find your vacation home.

Outdoor recreational activities abound in this quiet community. In the summer, visitors can enjoy hiking in the nearby Superior National Forest, fishing along the shores of Lake Vermilion or simply absorbing the beauty of the wilderness from the deck of your vacation cabin or rental. Wildlife viewing opportunities are plentiful here in the forests and around the lakes, so keep a watch out for moose, deer, beaver, prairie chickens, sandhill cranes and other waterfowl. The nearby Giants Ridge Ski Resort is an excellent destination for golfing during the warmer months of the year. In winter, Giants Ridge features some of the most wonderful alpine skiing, cross country skiing and snowboarding trails Minnesota has to offer. Snowmobiling is always popular here in the snowy winter months with countless trails in the vicinity.

Visitors enjoying the quiet peacefulness of the Cook community can sample local fare in one of the cozy welcoming taverns or cafes located in the downtown area. For those seeking some evening entertainment, the nearby Fortune Bay Resort Casino provides it in spades. There, visitors can enjoy dining in one of the resort’s delectable restaurants, gaming in the casino, playing golf on the championship golf course, or boating on the lovely Lake Vermilion.

Day tripping opportunities are plentiful in and around the Cook area. Sports fans can spend a day checking out the nearby U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, located near Eveleth, Minnesota. For individuals wanting to experience some of the rich cultural history of this region, the Minnesota Museum of Mining offers an overview of the mining industry’s role in the economic development of northern Minnesota. The museum is located in Chisholm, Minnesota, a mere half an hour drive from Cook. Kids especially will delight at the opportunity to climb on equipment that was actually used to mine iron ore in northern Minnesota. Visitors can stroll through a replica of a recreated mining town, featuring a little red schoolhouse, a broom factory, a shoemaker’s shop, a print shop and a blacksmith shop. There is even a replica of an underground mine to explore. If the visit to the mining museum inspires you, be sure to plan a visit to the Soudan Underground Mine State Park located two miles east of Tower, Minnesota. Here, visitors will take a trip 2,341 feet down into the formerly working mine for an up close and personal view of in inner-workings of an actual mine.

For shopping opportunities, there are plenty of charming local, independently run establishments in Cook and Tower. Half an hour away, in the city of Virginia, visitors can peruse the shops at the Thunderbird Mall. The nearby community of Mountain Iron, Minnesota offers a movie theatre showing all of the latest releases. From Cook, the Voyageurs National Park makes a delightful day trip. Located an hour and forty-five minutes north of Cook, most of the park is accessible only by boat in the summer and snowmobile in the winter. Although it is difficult to travel to, the trek is well worth the effort, especially for water sports enthusiasts such as canoeists, kayakers and fishermen.

If spending some time communing with nature, visiting charming towns and exploring the rich history of the Minnesota Northwoods sounds pretty good to you, consider purchasing Cook, Minnesota real estate. There are a wide variety of Lake Vermilion real estate and lake lot options here in Cook, including everything from rustic campgrounds to luxurious lake vermilion properties. Vacation cabins are available in Cook and the surrounding area for either rental or purchase. Charming cabins and secluded chalets offer individuals and families alike the perfect spot for a restful getaway. With the many bodies of water in the area, lakefront properties are available for rental in a variety of sizes to suit the needs of every traveling party. After visiting, you may even find the perfect investment property to purchase so that you can return to this vacationing paradise year after year!

Cook, Minnesota is a small community. At the last census in 2000, it was listed as having 622 residents. With its small size and pastoral setting, Cook, MN is the ideal spot to visit for some truly peaceful rest and relaxation. For a true escape from the pressures of ordinary life, come to Cook, Minnesota and immerse yourself in splendor of the Northwoods of Minnesota!

Tower, MN real estate. Feel free to contact the realtors at Lake Vermilion Realty for all of your Tower, MN real estate needs! We would love to help you find your new lake home, cabin or lake lot on Lake Vermilion in northeastern Minnesota!

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The family vacation. Over the years, these words have become increasingly synonymous with packed amusement parks, long lines and expensive meals out. Not to mention the racing around from destination to destination in the hopes of seeing everything possible. After going on one of these “vacations,” people come home feeling stressed and tired; in short, ready for their next vacation. This year, why not start spending your time doing something truly relaxing? Consider Lake Vermilion real estate in northern Minnesota where the pace of life is just a little more relaxed and the wilderness beckons for you to explore. Tower, Minnesota is the perfect place for rest, relaxation, peace and quiet. Spend some quality time reconnecting with your family exploring the great outdoors, boating on one of the many lakes or curling up with a good book in front of a roaring fire.

Located on the southeastern shores of the lovely Lake Vermilion – Tower, MN is a small, yet welcoming, community of approximately five hundred residents. Established in 1889, Tower is the oldest city in Minnesota north of Duluth. The Soudan Mine, a mere two miles from Tower, helped to establish the city as a commercially viable spot for the mining industry. Named after mining financier Charlemagne Tower, Tower was a mining stronghold in northern Minnesota for much of the early twentieth century. Today, Tower has emerged as an ideal spot to escape from the pressures of everyday life; a place to absorb the spirit and beauty of the Minnesota Northwoods. With a plethora of activities in the nearby area and a peaceful charm, Tower provides vacationing bliss to individuals and families alike.

Tower, MN features something for every traveler in regard to accommodations. From lavish vacation rentals to budget camping facilities, visitors are sure to find the perfect accommodation choice to suit their needs. Lake homes are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate the needs every traveling party. Amenities such as boat docks, fully equipped kitchens and decks with views of the great Northwoods are available along the shores of Lake Vermilion.

Owned and operated by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, the Fortune Bay Resort Casino offers visitors the opportunity to play and relax along the shores of Lake Vermilion. Here, visitors can choose from one of the several superior dining establishments, play a leisurely round of golf on their championship course or play along the shores of Lake Vermilion. Visitors can also spend some time sampling the variety of games available at the casino, including blackjack, slot machines, poker and high stakes Bingo.

For local fare and atmosphere, try one of the many hometown restaurants located in downtown Tower. If you are able to visit Tower in February, be sure to check out the annual Lake Vermilion Ice Fishing Contest. After the ice fishing is complete, everyone can enjoy games, food and raffles in the nearby Tower Civic Center, allowing visitors the opportunity to experience the charm of a small town festival at its best. In warmer months, explore some of the best produce and hand-crafted products northern Minnesota has to offer at the Tower Famer’s Market. The Tower Train Museum is an excellent way to learn about life as it was in northern Minnesota in the early twentieth century. Here visitors can explore a trapper’s log cabin, view a monument dedicated to President McKinley and view an old steam locomotive from 1910.

From Tower, there are numerous opportunities for great daytrips. In nearby Chisholm, Minnesota, the Minnesota Museum of Mining allows visitors to learn about the history of the mining industry in the Minnesota Northwoods. Tour the replicas of a mine and a mining town with your family, complete with a schoolhouse, broom factory and blacksmith shop. Kids can climb on actual pieces of old mining and railway equipment. For the sports aficionado in your traveling party, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame is located approximately half an hour from Tower in the nearby community of Eveleth, Minnesota, where visitors can view a variety of hockey-related displays and memorabilia. There is even a theatre at the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame showing footage from the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” when the United States prevailed over the much-favored Russian team. For those seeking additional opportunities to explore the history of the mining industry here in northern Minnesota, a visit to the Soudan Underground Mine State Park located just two miles east of Tower is not to be missed. Visitors can tour a formerly operational mine as part of their visit to this one of a kind park.

If you are thinking about purchasing property, consider a visit to Tower, Minnesota. Enjoy a variety of attractions in the nearby area and experience the beauty of the surrounding wilderness. After several days communing with nature in this quiet, welcoming community, you are sure to feel relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated!

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Tower, MN is on the south shore of beautiful Lake Vermillion. Connected to the lake by East Two Rivers, real estate in and around Tower has been growing in popularity. With a feasibility study completed in March 2004, a comprehensive development plan to dredge a 7 ft. deep, 40 ft. wide channel connecting the business district of Tower with Lake Vermillion is currently being looked at. If you are thinking about investing in a lake home, cabin, lake lot, or land parcel in this area, please give Lake Vermilion Realty a call, we are here to guide you through the process. We would love to help you find your dream property – it’s what we do!

Tower is Northeastern Minnesota’s oldest incorporated city north of Duluth.

Located in St. Louis County, the latitude of Tower is 47.8N – the longitude is -92.3W (for all of you GPS’ers). The population is estimated at 479.

Additional Tower, MN information for the convenience of LakeVermilionRealty.com Users:

• City of Tower
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• Live Lake Vermilion Web cam
• Lake Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
• Timberjay Newspaper
• Tower News
• Tower, MN Airport
• Tower Train Museum
• Soudan Underground Mine
• Lake Vermilion Resort Association
• Lake Vermilion Realty

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