My 2024 Minnesota Gift Guide is here! If I learned anything this past year in our RV – it’s definitely less is more and experiences over things always 🙂 I decided to take that route into my gift guide this year and keep it short and sweet focusing on some of my favorite experiences in Minnesota from my favorite local business. While you’ll find some actual products here too – they are made to outfit your life so you’re ready for all that Minnesota has to offer!
Enjoy my 2024 guide featuring Minnesota businesses – all with exclusive discounts just for YOU.
Cedar and Stone Sauna
One of my favorite ways to relax, especially in the winter is a sauna experience with Cedar and Stone. My first real introduction to sauna was with them when they first launched back in 2020 and I’ve been hooked ever since. They have since built up their offering along Lake Superior – from a floating sauna, to cold plunge in the harbor and even more. Each experience includes gentle guidance (which was so helpful when I first started out!), herbal teas, aromatherapy, towels, beautiful changing rooms, outdoor lounges and bonfires. You have the option of social, private, or floating sauna too! If you’ve never experienced a Cedar and Stone session – I highly recommend it!
Book at cedarandstonesauna.com or follow at @cedarandstonesauna on Instagram
Discount Code: Use LIZANNESCOUTS24 for 15% off DULUTH experiences (Duluth location only)
Dates Valid: Now – 12/31
Paddle North
Paddle North is my top go-to for awesome gear for water lovers, like paddleboards, kayaks, and floating docks. Their products are super lightweight, travel-friendly and easy to use, perfect for anyone who loves lake days or exploring rivers. It’s all about getting outside and having fun with durable, high-quality equipment. Great for gifting the adventurer in your life! Winter is a great time to prepare for the next summer with their killer deals right now!
Shop at paddlenorth.com or follow at @paddlenorth on Instagram
Discount Code: Use Lizanne5 for 5% off everything online (can be included on top of all current promos too!)
Dates Valid: Now – 12/31
Abode Outside
With all the adventures in Minnesota, being properly dressed for any activity is a must! Inspired by family trips to the Boundary Waters, Abode Outside launched in 2020 as a family run business. The apparel is inspired by nature but also designed with environmental consciousness at the forefront. All the pieces intersect style, function, and sustainability all in one! I personally own the Woodland hoodie (pictured here) and the Overlander shirt jacket and they’ve been SO convenient during my RV travels where we experience all sorts of weather! Their styles are ecosized, meaning everything is more relaxed to have a more universal fit.
Shop at abodeoutside.com or follow at @abodeoutside on Instagram
Discount Code: Use Lizanne30 for 30% off your entire order
Dates Valid: Now – 12/31
Minnesota Adventure Bucket List
I discovered the MN Adventure Bucket List last year and it’s such a fun gift for the MN explorer in your life! It has 50 scratch off bucket list adventures around the state of Minnesota. Pick a city that you want to explore, check out the icons at the bottom of the card to determine the season, cost, and time of day, and then scratch off the card to reveal your adventure! It’s super helpful for navigating the seasons and I totally learned new places to check out and visit! They have SO many states available too so it’s a great idea for any relatives outside MN as well!
Shop the Minnesota at reachinternationaloutfitters.com or follow at @reach_internationaloutfitters on Instagram
Discount Code: Use lizannelately for 20% off their entire site!
Dates Valid: Now – 12/31
Tofte Trails + Cuyuna Cove
Needing an escape to nature? Tofte Trails on Minnesota’s North Shore and Cuyuna Cove in Crosby, MN are some of my favorite places to relax and recharge. Tofte Trails is nestled on 17 acres, you are close to all of the north shore’s best adventures. The property consists of 5 luxury cabins built from 140-year-old reclaimed barn wood. Cuyuna Cove features 5 bungalows and 5 cabins. Both properties are beautiful any time of year! I love how secluded you feel but both locations are so close to trails, recreation, but also restaurants and town. Take advantage of this exclusive gift card promo of 20% added to your gift card! (Ex: purchasing a $250 gift card, you’ll receive a $300). Gift card purchases can be used to book both Cuyuna Cove and Tofte Trails!
Book your stay with this unique link here or follow at @toftetrails and @cuyunacove on Instagram
Promo Code: Use the link above and lizanne20 at checkout for 20% added to your gift card!
Dates Valid: Now – December 31st
Electric Trails
One of the coolest ways to experience the North Shore is with Electric Trails and their Super 73 E-bikes! We LOVED renting them so much that we did it twice in one trip! We zipped all along the Gitchi Gami trail from Grand Marais to Cutface Creek and through Schroeder and Temperance State Park too! They offer 2-hour rentals with tour options available launching from Shroeder. It’s great for people with limitations since it’s truly low-impact and FULLY electric! Note: Renters must be 18+. While this is seasonal and their shop is closed for 2024, they are giving me an EXCLUSIVE 20% off gift card purchases so you can gift the experience to your north shore lover on your list! The link below brings you directly to the booking site with the 20% off automatically applied.
Snag your North Shore E-Bike Experience here or follow at @electrictrails on Instagram
Promo Code: Use the link for 20% off Gift Card purchases
Dates Valid: Now – 12/31
Zenith Adventure
Do you find yourself up in Duluth or the north shore a lot and always want to squeeze in an adventure? Not only does Zenith Adventure offer some of my favorite ways to get out and explore Duluth (a sunrise paddleboard excursion under the lift bridge?!), but they created an amazing bundle that would be perfect for the outdoorsy North Shore lover in your life – The Zenith Adventure Package. One package; endless Duluth adventures. Choose from a guided paddleboard tour, e-bike rental, Vista Fleet cruise, or paddleboard rental. One package includes 6 complimentary tickets that you can mix and match however you choose! Plus you’ll save 25% off the Zenith Adventure store during the 2025 season. Maybe you do one for a quick day trip or squeeze in 3 adventures in a long weekend! Valued at $500, Zenith Adventures is graciously offering over 55% off this package!
Purchase at zenithadventure.com or follow at @zenithadventuremn on Instagram
Discount Code: Use LIZANNE for 55% off the Zenith Adventure Package
Dates Valid: Now – 12/25
I hope you enjoyed my 2024 gift guide and that this list sparked some fun experiences to gift to a loved one or even yourself (I won’t tell!) Even if you don’t have the means to purchase this season, you can support them in other ways, by giving them a like or follow on social media, or sharing their business with others!
Happy holidays, shop small, and may your gift-giving be filled with joy, warmth, and a touch of Minnesota magic!
xox,
Lizanne