Vermilion Park Inn · 30 Center Street · Soudan, MN 55782218-753-2333

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Winter web specials | Checkout by May 15

Go a little farther north.
Stay a little longer.

A cozy winter getaway at our historic inn in Soudan, Minnesota. Bring your creative group, settle in with a book, and enjoy a little more time away.

Stay 3 nights or more and get one night free per stay.

Stay two nights, save 50% on the second night.

Web special. For stays from November 1, 2026, with checkout on or before May 15, 2027. Book online at vermilionparkinn.com. Discount applied automatically, no promo code needed. Not valid on Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com. Subject to availability. One night is regular price.

A quieter season. An even better excuse.

Make room for a Northwoods pause.

A project spread across the table. A book you finally have time to finish. A weekend spent making something with friends. However you unwind, stay a little longer for a little less. Efficiency apartment not included in promotion. 

Book a room

Your Northwoods winter escape

Find your room. See your stay total.

Choose your dates to compare room totals, including any qualifying winter discount.

Offers are available only when booking online through our website. Not applicable to Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com reservations.

The longer escape

Stay 3 nights or more and get one night free per stay.

One more slow morning. One more day to explore. Stay 3 nights or more and get one night free per stay.

Web special – checkout by May 15, 2027

The sweet little escape

Stay two nights, save 50% on the second

Even a short break deserves a little extra. Stay two nights and get 50% off your second night.

Web special – checkout by May 15, 2027

Book online right here on our website. Your qualifying discount is applied automatically when you book. No promo code needed.

For stays from November 1, 2026, with checkout on or before May 15, 2027. Not applicable to bookings through Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com.

A welcoming guest room at Vermilion Park Inn

Come in from the cold

Historic charm.
Homestyle comfort.

Settle into a character-filled inn in Soudan, near Lake Vermilion. Comfortable guest rooms, cozy sitting areas, and a continental breakfast make it easy to feel at home.

Start with coffee. See where the day takes you.

Get outside

When the snow and ice arrive, make a day of snowmobiling or ice fishing, then come back to the warmth of the inn. Trail and ice conditions change through the season, so check before you head out. We’re happy to point you to current reports.

Check conditions: Snow & trail conditions · Ice safety guidelines

Bring your people

Quilting, crafting, writing, or catching up: our project and gathering spaces give friends room to reconnect. Ask us about planning a retreat.

Do wonderfully little

Bring a favorite book, linger over breakfast, and let your calendar breathe. As the season turns toward spring, keep the slower pace.

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Room to spread out. Time to settle in.

The forecast? More time to create.

Bring your project.
Find your people.

The best retreat weather might be right indoors. Gather your quilting circle, scrapbooking friends, fellow artists, or writing group for a few unhurried days in the Northwoods.

Our spacious lower-level gathering area and project room offer tables, good lighting, and room to work. Add comfortable guest rooms, breakfast, and cozy places to take a break, and you have the makings of a wonderfully productive escape.

Save the memories

Bring your albums, photos, and supplies. Finally give those favorite moments a few dedicated days.

Stitch & stay

Gather your quilting or sewing group. Bring your own workshop and enjoy time around the project tables.

Make something

Pack your sketchbook or creative project. Change your surroundings and make space for fresh ideas.

Find your words

A quiet nook, morning coffee, and fewer distractions. Come solo or bring your writing circle.

Bring Your Camera

The night stars are amazing in winter and you may even catch the Northern Lights!

Planning a group retreat or bringing a workshop? Call 218-753-2333 to discuss dates, room arrangements, and workspace needs. To receive either web special, book online through our website.

Gather. Create. Stay awhile.

Planning a group stay?

For a room reservation, use Book a room above. This optional form is for group planning questions and special group needs. An inquiry is not a reservation.

Tell Mary what you’re planning. Share a few details about your group and preferred dates so she can help you explore the possibilities.

This is an inquiry, not a reservation. For stays from November 1, 2026, with checkout on or before May 15, 2027, discounts apply automatically when you complete an eligible booking online through our website. No promo code needed.

13 + 1 =

Northern lights over a snowy forest landscape; illustrative seasonal photograph

Seasonal inspiration · Northern lights sightings depend on sky and aurora conditions.

For the light chasers

Bring your camera.
Follow your curiosity.

Winter has a way of simplifying the landscape: quiet woods, bare branches, soft light, and beautiful little details. Pack your camera or sketchbook and give yourself time to notice.

Far from city lights, the night sky up here is something special. On clear nights, the stars seem to go on forever, and when conditions cooperate, you might catch the northern lights too. Some nights bring a sky worth waiting for; others are perfect for getting cozy and planning the next frame.

Come on your own or gather your photography friends. The inn makes a welcoming place to return, compare images, and let a creative weekend unfold.

From our guests

A warm welcome, in their words.

Get a feel for a stay at Vermilion Park Inn through the experiences our guests have shared.

A few days can change the view.

Less rush.
More room for wonder.

A morning behind the lens. An afternoon around the project table. An evening watching the sky. Make your Northwoods getaway your own.

Stay a little longer.

Stay 3 nights or more and get one night free per stay.
or
Stay two nights, save 50% on the second

November 1, 2026 – checkout by May 15, 2027 · Website bookings only

Discount applied automatically. No promo code needed. Excludes Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.

Vermilion Park Inn · 30 Center Street · Soudan, MN 55782
218-753-2333 · Plan a group getaway