Fantasy Islands: 7 Midwest Getaways
There might not be any tiki bars in sight, but islands sprinkled throughout the northern Midwest promise their own brand of fun.
Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis
Since the 1970s, the Nicollet Island Inn has operated as a romantic little stone lodging in a rehabbed 19th-century factory. Guests drive over a short suspension bridge to a city neighborhood that includes homes, a park, trails and a high school.
The inn's rooms are small but charming; flower boxes are a great touch. Filled with antiques, some rooms have four-posters; amenities include Aveda products, Select Comfort beds and Wi-Fi. Several rooms face the river; so does Nic's restaurant, which serves eggs Benedict with perfect tomato-bearnaise sauce. From $169 (612/331-1800; nicolletislandinn.com).
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