Originially posted in Family Circle magazine
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UNIQUE HOTELS
Make your trip even more memorable by staying at one of these fun and quirky inns
by Tracy Clough

Northern Rail Traincar B&B, Two Harbors, MN
Get onboard at this bed and breakfast, where all rooms are former train cars. From the outside, the hotel looks like an old train, but each room features a comfortable, well-designed interior with air-conditioning. In the morning, stop in the lobby reminiscent of a depot for a complimentary deluxe breakfast; spend downtime later in the day playing board games in front of the roaring fire. Because of its rustic setting, the hotel is perfect for wildlife viewing, with deer and moose occasionally walking through the property. It's also close to major hiking and biking trails on the Superior Hiking Trail.

Nearby Fun: To further enhance your railway experience, learn about the history of rail transport at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, which will delight kids with its train cars dating back to 1861. Then go to Gooseberry Falls State Park on the North Shore of Lake Superior, where you can have a picnic near a spectacular three-tier waterfall.